What CAN'T be charged to magic band?

[MrsAlexis]

I want to use a gift card for as many of our expenses as possible, including souvenirs, dining, snacks, etc. I know I need to clear my balance every couple days to avoid my credit card being charged. What can I NOT charge to my magic band?

 

[paradesintherain]

I think you can charge anything?

 

[North of Mouse]

I want to use a gift card for as many of our expenses as possible, including souvenirs, dining, snacks, etc. I know I need to clear my balance every couple days to avoid my credit card being charged. What can I NOT charge to my magic band?

The only things that we've not been allowed to charge are from some of the snack/souvie carts or nighttime shows roaming food/souvie CM's. Have charged everything else I can think of off hand.

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

CMs aren't supposed to let you buy a gift card using a room charge, although the computer will let us do it. I can't think of much else besides that.

 

[tjmw2727]

There are very few kiosks or stores that don't accept the room charge unless there is a computer error. After dozens of trips we have only had an issue at the Japan Kiosk during F&W last year, and at ice cream carts in Epcot and AK during our August trip on consecutive days. I usually carry a small amount of cash just in case.

 

[Anabelletoronto]

Can you add the tip to your magic band? Just sign it?

 

[msk]

Can you add the tip to your magic band? Just sign it?

Yes, adding a tip is easily done and then charged to your room via the magic band

 

[mamamelody2]

I'm pretty sure those Mickey balloons on Main Street are cash only.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

I'm pretty sure those Mickey balloons on Main Street are cash only.

you are correct.

 

[CAS239]

I'm pretty sure those Mickey balloons on Main Street are cash only.

You can go in the nearest store, pay for the balloon then bring the receipt and get it. So you can still technically pay for a balloon with the band

 

[MrsAlexis]

What about pre-ordering QS meals via MDE app? Seems like that references you must prepay with credit card?

 

[purple figment]

You cannot use your MB at the Swan and Dolphin except at the Disney operated gift shop in the lobby.

 

[supersnoop]

CMs aren't supposed to let you buy a gift card using a room charge, although the computer will let us do it. I can't think of much else besides that.

I’m under the impression that ticket sales and upgrades can’t be charged back to your room. Any truth to that?

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

I’m under the impression that ticket sales and upgrades can’t be charged back to your room. Any truth to that?

Nope, we do it all the time.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I always bring alternate payment because I've run into kiosks charging not working even for credit cards.

For sure Mickey Balloons are cash and I thought the little carts with the light up stuff are cash only but maybe not anymore. Henna Tattoo I thought was cash too but that may have also changed since I've done it which was 8 years or so ago.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

Henna Tattoo I thought was cash too but that may have also changed since I've done it which was 8 years or so ago.

It has ... DD and I charged henna tattoos to our magic bands in August.

 

[erionm]

What about pre-ordering QS meals via MDE app? Seems like that references you must prepay with credit card?

No discounts, dining plan or gift cards when using mobile food ordering in the MDE mobile app.

 

[MrsAlexis]

No discounts, dining plan or gift cards when using mobile food ordering in the MDE mobile app.

And no magic band right?

 

[peg2001]

You can go in the nearest store, pay for the balloon then bring the receipt and get it. So you can still technically pay for a balloon with the band

Hey! I learn something new on here all the time. Thanks for this little tip.

 

[jpeterson]

You technically can use your MB at guest services, but last August buying a Tables in Wonderland card, they couldn't make it work. Seems like they, of all people, should be able to work a magicband, but in the end I had to pull out my Disney Visa.