T-shirts! Getchya Magic Band T-shirts

[JimboJones123]

For some reason I think if the park down the road developed a "universal band" it would be hailed here as revolutionary, with discussions about how Disney is way behind the times on technology and too cheap to upgrade their ticketing system while Universal spares no expense.

Just a hypothetical, though haha.

False. Those of us savvy enough to understand basic business understand that the price hikes of the past 3-4 years have basically paid for this.

I miss being able to get a soda for $2.99 or a burger for $6.79. Or tickets for $79.

An entire park could have been built instead. Guess what, just like Universal. Simpsonsland, TF, HP 1.0 and 2.0, upgraded Spidey, and they implemented a photopass system and are building a brand new resort to draw a whole new customer.

Oh, Disney got a Snow White upgrade after more than 2 years of a downed attraction and a more than a decade long replacement for the Subs. Impressive.

 

[JenniferS]

Why don't you guys just get more organized????

How is that relevant to what I posted?
I stated that I found the band uncomfortable and somewhat unreliable, but used it anyway because it actually was way more convenient than the old KTTW cards.

 

[devoy1701]

How is that relevant to what I posted?
I stated that I found the band uncomfortable and somewhat unreliable, but used it anyway because it actually was way more convenient than the old KTTW cards.

I guess I accidently grouped you in with the other two.

Regardless...convenient is a relative term. My wallet is pretty conveniently located on my rear end...makes the KTTW card pretty easy to get to. I've never found myself saying "wow, it is so inconvenient for me to have to whip out my wallet and grab my KTTW card...I wish they would solve this problem for me!"

 

[DManRightHere]

Why don't you guys just get more organized????

I want others to be more organized and not slow me down.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

 

[JenniferS]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

When they work (as was the case for my SIL and nephew), they work well.
When they are glitchy, they're a pain.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I guess I accidently grouped you in with the other two.

Regardless...convenient is a relative term. My wallet is pretty conveniently located on my rear end...makes the KTTW card pretty easy to get to. I've never found myself saying "wow, it is so inconvenient for me to have to whip out my wallet and grab my KTTW card...I wish they would solve this problem for me!"

A million times, this.

I feel like the people touting the "amazing new convenience of the band over anything we've had before!" Must have had their head explode when TV remotes were invented... Or any other ACTUAL innovation.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

What's the "one less thing" you have to carry?!?!?

 

[muteki]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

Even with them I'm still having to carry my phone and wallet. I might be down a card or two but that is negligible really.

 

[COProgressFan]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

Is it that hard to carry a room key card? Serious question.

Also, don't you already carry ID with you (perhaps in a wallet)? Or some cash for emergencies.

I just don't follow the explanation from some people that a MagicBand makes things easier because of fewer things to carry, and I'm trying to understand it.

 

[COProgressFan]

Even with them I'm still having to carry my phone and wallet. I might be down a card or two but that is negligible really.

That's my thought as well. There may be benefits to the bands (arguably), but I'm not sure not carrying a small plastic KTTW card with you (when you likely are already carrying several other small plastic cards with you) is one of them.

 

[muteki]

That's my thought as well. There may be benefits to the bands (arguably), but I'm not sure not carrying a small plastic KTTW card with you (when you likely are already carrying several other small plastic cards with you) is one of them.

I'll have my drivers license on me since I drive to the parks usually and will get carded for drinks, I have credit cards/cash on hand for emergencies and when touch to pay isn't working, I'll have my phone on hand so I can shuffle around FP's...the MB isn't replacing any of those.

As a replacement to carrying around things, it is much more viable on a cruise ship than in the parks.

 

[Florida_is_hot]

I find it odd so many people seem to be against the bands yet there are people who are booked or December trips going into meltdown because they can't get the bands yet. I personally like the idea of the bands because it's one less thing I have to carry into the parks.

They line up for iPhones too.....

Carry !!! it is ONE stupid card, very hard to carry.
You do not get fast passes because you do not want to CARRY extra paper?

Somebody not having pockets?
I always have a pocket, hard for me to have keys, wallet etc... without a pocket.
I believe some women have purses.

I bet they hate piece plastic in their pockets but find some way to carry their phones.

Line up for you iPhone because Apple tells you too.
Line up for band because Disney tells you too.

I shake my head and look away.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

That's my thought as well. There may be benefits to the bands (arguably), but I'm not sure not carrying a small plastic KTTW card with you (when you likely are already carrying several other small plastic cards with you) is one of them.

Carrying the cards means carrying a wallet and purse. I can not stand things in my pockets and I have lived through the hassle of my nieces card falling out of her pocket, spent a whole lot of park time getting that replaced. I like the idea of magic band on wrist and no purse.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

Is it that hard to carry a room key card? Serious question.

Also, don't you already carry ID with you (perhaps in a wallet)? Or some cash for emergencies.

I just don't follow the explanation from some people that a MagicBand makes things easier because of fewer things to carry, and I'm trying to understand it.

No since I don't need it I will leave it in the room and I am willing to live without my phone to not have to carry a purse.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

I guess I accidently grouped you in with the other two.

Regardless...convenient is a relative term. My wallet is pretty conveniently located on my rear end...makes the KTTW card pretty easy to get to. I've never found myself saying "wow, it is so inconvenient for me to have to whip out my wallet and grab my KTTW card...I wish they would solve this problem for me!"

Try carrying a purse all day, I know men carry wallets and phones in their pocket, you are lucky. I have also noticed the fact that I have a purse seems to make everyone else in my partys crap "magically" end up in my purse.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

What's the "one less thing" you have to carry?!?!?

A purse to hold the wallet holding the cards.

 

[djlaosc]

A purse to hold the wallet holding the cards.

So when the system goes down (as it has once already), how are you going to buy anything (drinks, food, etc.)?

 

[The Mighty Tim]

This is so disappointing. They have Magic Band t-shirts?! I really wanted to get the KTTW Gift Pack (containing KTTW t-shirt, KTTW collectable mug, KTTW plushie and 10 randomly selected KTTW-themed trading pins) when I was on my last trip, but alas went home empty handed.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

So when the system goes down (as it has once already), how are you going to buy anything (drinks, food, etc.)?

I will either wait till its back up or make the bf pay. I usually don't carry around a lot of cash at Disney anyway. Also we are one the dining plan and no one in my group is a big snacker so I typically don't buy that much food or drink. Im not saying eveyone will have less to carry it's always personal preference plus I can't stand things in my pockets and I know that does not bother the other 99.9% of the world so it won't affect them at all.