Lou... 3,118 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Up until yesterday, if you wanted a MagicBand, and who doesn't, you had to present a valid park admission, a Memory Maker card or another MagicBand in order to link it at the time of sale. Lucky you, now you'll be able to buy a "Link-It Later" MagicBand without needing any of that stuff. Yup, for your convenience, I'm sure that's the reason, Disney will now allow you to buy one as a gift and link it in the future. It's currently being offered at the parks and other WDW locations, but I bet it won't be long before you see them in one of those gift card racks at your local Wal-Mart checkout counter. Mommy, mommy, I want one of those. And what good mom can say no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 On our may/June trip DWs cousin bought one for her son (nephew) at Epcot as a souvenir. It was the last day and he wanted one to take home with him. So are you saying you can now buy them outside of the parks? I.e. DTD? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 So are you saying you can now buy them outside of the parks? I.e. DTD? Yes and at the Art of Animation, Contemporary, Pop Century, Port Orleans, and Swan & Dolphin resorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Wonderful! My Christmas shopping just got a lot easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Would there be a way to wipe the info off an old one and give it as a gift? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hmmm. This is interesting. Twin #2 told me over the weekend that it had been announced that they would soon be issuing all merchandise CM's their own "on stage" Magic Bands to wear while working. They won't do anything, but they want the CM's to wear them so guests will see them and maybe ask about them. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 They won't do anything, but they want the CM's to wear them so guests will see them and maybe ask about them. TCD Marketing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Twin #2 told me over the weekend that it had been announced that they would soon be issuing all merchandise CM's their own "on stage" Magic Bands to wear while working.They won't do anything, but they want the CM's to wear them so guests will see them and maybe ask about them. I saw that announcement last month on The Hub.They made the announcement about introducing in-costume MagicBands to help educate and excite guests about MBs and MyMagic.The program is voluntary for Merchandise, Disney Vacation Planning and Disney Planning Center CMsThey'll be able to wear MagicBands issued by Costuming as part of their costume.Eligible Cast Members only, can choose a MB, but they're not the CMs personal MB and cannot be linked to MDE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Count me excited. Not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Count me excited. Not. Hey, I don't have one and I'm so excited that I just can't help myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm so excited,And I just can't hide it,I'm about to lose control,and I think I like it.Umm.....or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 If I had known so many people wanted them I would have taken all of them that they feel the need to send every time we go to the Fort and sold them on ebay! Joking I have plans for them already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I guess this means the loophole of scheduling FP+ on blank bands will go away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 So how long until people get mad that they bought them and then later book their vacation and get them "free" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 So how long until people get mad that they bought them and then later book their vacation and get them "free" I'd be willing to bet that if you poke around certain dark corners of the interwebz, you can find those people already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 So how long until people get mad that they bought them and then later book their vacation and get them "free" Stupid is as stupid does. $$$ for Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I guess this means the loophole of scheduling FP+ on blank bands will go away. I didn't think about that. You are probably right. I have been expecting that loophole to be closed. That will probably come soon, if it hasn't already. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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