Rad 0 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 We were at WDW in July of 2014 and had the Magic Bands -- we are returning in July of 2017. We've bought new tickets, will the magic bands still function? Will I be able to linc my tickets with the old bands, or will we need new ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have heard the battery lasts for 2 years. I'd opt for new ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 We were at WDW in July of 2014 and had the Magic Bands -- we are returning in July of 2017. We've bought new tickets, will the magic bands still function? Will I be able to linc my tickets with the old bands, or will we need new ones?I'm not sure of how long they will last as from my understanding there is an active section that uses a battery and a passive portion activated by the scanner. However Disney will give you an opportunity, more like a nag-atunity, to order more before your next trip which is what we did. One day we hope to complete a Christmas tree chain from all of the colors. You can add bands to you reservation and ours were automatically carried forward via our MyDisney account having them from our previous reservation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rad 0 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks Bekers and Keith H -- I figured as much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Just to cover this the free magic bands are for onsite guests. If you are staying offsite you would need to purchase them if your current ones dont work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rad 0 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Just to cover this the free magic bands are for onsite guests. If you are staying offsite you would need to purchase them if your current ones dont work.We always stay on site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 We always stay on site!Then you are good to go. I am pretty much always on site myself but I never like to assume. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 We always stay on site!Then you are good to go. I am pretty much always on site myself but I never like to assume. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 It is my understanding there are two technologies in the band. There is a proximity chip which does not use a battery. This is used for close up reading like when you touch the pedestal to enter the park or fast pass.The battery is needed for long range scans, like the system figuring out which car you are in for the photo at Space Mountain. Keep them as they are always tied to your MDE account. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJHokie 43 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 We just went in Dec. I got new ones mailed to us but took our old ones from Mar. 2014 just in case. Of course my husband lost his the second day and he was able to use the old one no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 It is my understanding there are two technologies in the band. There is a proximity chip which does not use a battery. This is used for close up reading like when you touch the pedestal to enter the park or fast pass.The battery is needed for long range scans, like the system figuring out which car you are in for the photo at Space Mountain.Keep them as they are always tied to your MDE account.it would stink if you purchased a MB and it only lasted 2 years, then had to be tossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 it would stink if you purchased a MB and it only lasted 2 years, then had to be tossed. It might stink for you, but that's exactly what Disney wants. If you bought one once, they figure you'll buy one again. I'm surprised they designed them to last two years-they'd probably like it if you had to replace them more often. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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