We (Grandparents, daughter & two grandsons) went in January and all had the bands. We loved them. Our daughter used her IPhone to work the FastPass system and we breezed through many long lines. Had to wait a few times when we wanted to save the FastPass for best times. We visited all the parks and enjoyed all the rides we desired. All the parks have many photographers and after they take photos they scan one of the bracelets and all the photos were waiting for us online when we got home. Disney was going to make visitors give bracelets back but too many wanted them as momento. They also opened our door at hotel (Animal Kingdom).
My wife and kids and I went in early December, and we used the bands, and updated our FastPasses using our iPhones. It was AWESOME. I hate their politics, and some of their social stances, but we had a fabulous time.
We're going to WDW this May - 25th Anniversary - we honeymooned there -been looking forward to this for about 10 years.
I refuse to let all the FR negativity here mess up my head for the trip.