2015 magic bands

Newbie2015 · 13 Jan 18, 08:26 PM

Hey everyone. We used our magic bands over Xmas and new year 2015/16 and we go again this June. Anyone know if they will still work?

Perladal · 13 Jan 18, 08:56 PM

I posted the same question a few weeks ago! Check MDE app, it will tell you if bands are still active. Bands should still be fine for park entry, fast passes and photos nut not videos, e.g. from 7 DMT

toonmadlad · 13 Jan 18, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Perladal

I posted the same question a few weeks ago! Check MDE app, it will tell you if bands are still active. Bands should still be fine for park entry, fast passes and photos nut not videos, e.g. from 7 DMT

Mine say they are active but are over 2 years old, is there anyway of testing the battery life?

**Felstead141** · 14 Jan 18, 09:05 AM

I was thinking the same about my bands. But I decided to buy new ones off eBay. They�re great got to pick my colours and got them shipped over within te week.

cartwheel · 14 Jan 18, 12:12 PM

I used my August 2015 bands last August and they were fine. I asked someone at Disney and they said batteries should be good for at least 3 years..

Newbie2015 · 14 Jan 18, 12:12 PM

Great. Can I ask which seller u used pls.

Guest · 14 Jan 18, 12:27 PM

In theory a Magic Band will work forever as long as it is shown as active on your MDE account. It works precisely the same way the chip does in your passport. When placed on a reader it "powers up the chip" in the same way an electric toothbrush charges and transmits its serial number to the reader. The reader sends the serial number to an IT system where all the necessary data is stored e.g. ADRs, room access, card charging facility, Fastpasses etc.
The Magic Band RFID system differs from contactless cards etc in that the band contains a battery which allows the band to transmit its number without being placed on a reader. This is how the rides know that you are on them and can automatically add your photos to your Photopass account. In the case of ToT and 7DMT it will add the mini videos. If the battery expire (2 to 3 years) then this won't happen and you would have to place on the relative readers (you would not get the mini videos) under your ride photo.
Disney allow hotel guests to opt out of Magic Bands and have a contactless card instead. This is offered to allay privacy fears that some guests have about being tracked when in the parks.

**Felstead141** · 14 Jan 18, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Newbie2015

Great. Can I ask which seller u used pls.

*disney*vinyls* is the sellers name send a message with the colours you want and he�ll make a listing for you and pay through PayPal great service off him.

14 Jan 18, 12:27 PM	#7
	14 Jan 18, 12:27 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	In theory a Magic Band will work forever as long as it is shown as active on your MDE account. It works precisely the same way the chip does in your passport. When placed on a reader it "powers up the chip" in the same way an electric toothbrush charges and transmits its serial number to the reader. The reader sends the serial number to an IT system where all the necessary data is stored e.g. ADRs, room access, card charging facility, Fastpasses etc. The Magic Band RFID system differs from contactless cards etc in that the band contains a battery which allows the band to transmit its number without being placed on a reader. This is how the rides know that you are on them and can automatically add your photos to your Photopass account. In the case of ToT and 7DMT it will add the mini videos. If the battery expire (2 to 3 years) then this won't happen and you would have to place on the relative readers (you would not get the mini videos) under your ride photo. Disney allow hotel guests to opt out of Magic Bands and have a contactless card instead. This is offered to allay privacy fears that some guests have about being tracked when in the parks.