No more Magic Bands For Free

[YorkshireT]

In true Disney ‘upcharge’ style, they are scrapping free Magic Bands from next year.

People didn’t see this coming but we should have done- It’s classic Disney to start charging for something as an add on, then when they see people will pay, charge everyone.

So it seems the option to buy a ‘special’ Magic band now becomes the standard way you can get one if staying on site.

[Floridatilly]

There seem less and less appeal to staying on-site now. It’s very sad indeed.

[NewtoOrlando]

Our days of staying onsite at Disney are gone.

[CRUELLA]

First I’ve seen this news -so could we reuse our old bands does anyone think ?

[toonarmani]

They know people will pay.

[ronnieroobs]

Already a thread running https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1174616

[Guest]

I know the cost of a magic band is not a lot on top of the cost to WDW but I object having to buy one. I am planning on booking Disney for over Ł5000, without flights. I do not have free dining anymore. They would get 14 days worth of food from me. And they can’t even let me keep the free magic band!

I think on top of everything else it’s a disgrace to take that away.

Some may still stick up for Disney, I love Disney, I will still love the parks. But some of these money grabbing business decisions are really pushing me not to stay onsite.

[YorkshireT]

Originally Posted by CRUELLA

First I’ve seen this news -so could we reuse our old bands does anyone think ?

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Yes but after about a year they won’t work long range for things like videos on 7 Dwarfs, but will still work for opening doors and paying.

[disney332]

No probs.

Fancied a themed one anyway.

Disney332

[Guest]

Expect the unexpected.