RonAnnArbor
Well-Known Member
THere isn't much of anything that will be on the band that will not be on your regular RFID card -- you will jsut need to dig your card out of your wallet rather than just touching your band...
LOL Mr Bill -- I 100% agree with you -- and it will indeed be optional. YOu can use the RFID card or get a wristband, up to you. Personally, they are having so many problems and complaints about the whole system right now, that I wouldn't wait with baited breath until you actually see them roll out -- which I personally predict won't be until the fall at the earliest -- When I was testing last month, the new FP+ system is super easy to use -- but everything seemed to not work on the park-end of things...cards didn't read right, reservations weren't coming up on the system, and most of the readers at the stands are yet to be enabled. The wireless system in the parks was really slow and unreliable, and when I switched to LTE on my iPhone, it knocked the login off of MDE so that you had to log in all over again -- they have LOTS of things to take care of before anyone uses any kind of wristband anywhere in the parks.
What is a magic band?if I had one..I may never take it off
Can I ask a question, apologies if it's stupid!
We will be visiting from England, we will not have cellphones, are we not able to use these facilities????![]()
Thanks for the info englanddg, we love the fact we have no technology with us when in the States so I don't think this will be happening! So I guess without modern annoyances we won't be able to benefit from the Magic Band, couldn't WDW have a device you could rent at Kiosks or at resorts, having to sort out new phones and connection from overseas takes away the point of getting away from the real world.You could use an iTouch or an iPad for the experience app...however, considering the spotty service of Disney Wifi, I wouldn't put much faith in it.
One thing to consider, if coming from overseas, is getting a MetroPCS or other prepaid cel phone. It's a prepaid cel phone, and they have several cheap options. Unlimited minutes while here in the states. Not required, but having a phone handy is nice, espeically when dealing with ADRs, and other things.
You can sign up for it and have the phone shipped to your resort (I believe...)
They also have a $10 addon that would probably allow you unlimited minutes to call home. You can check any numbers you may wish to call here:
http://www.metropcs.com/metro/browse/feature/cat610035/cat610036/0ILD
The contracts do not auto-renew, so after your trip, simply let the contract expire (don't pay the next month). Hold on to the phone though, as on your next trip stateside, all you'd have to do is reactivate the phone.
i don't see how rfid is any more intrusive than having a smartphone. I'll definitely be wearing it. I'm excited for all the personal interactions that can happen because of it.
It's free, why not?
They will have FP+ kiosks set up in the parks. I wonder if hotel concierges will be able to help as well.Thanks for the info englanddg, we love the fact we have no technology with us when in the States so I don't think this will be happening! So I guess without modern annoyances we won't be able to benefit from the Magic Band, couldn't WDW have a device you could rent at Kiosks or at resorts, having to sort out new phones and connection from overseas takes away the point of getting away from the real world.![]()
Really? I'll be gutted if we can't get in on the action just because we won't be able to use phones. Thanks.They will have FP+ kiosks set up in the parks. I wonder if hotel concierges will be able to help as well.
Well, you should still be able to set up your FP+s online before you leave home. You'll just need to keep a list of them so you don't forget as you won't have a phone to remind you.Really? I'll be gutted if we can't get in on the action just because we won't be able to use phones. Thanks.
I know this must mean "bummed out" or "very disappointed" in that strange language you speak...Really? I'll be gutted if we can't get in on the action just because we won't be able to use phones. Thanks.
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