Hi Thomas!
Thanks for your question. When Disney introduced the
MagicBands, it made life so much easier for me and my family. I recall before the days of the MagicBand being issued the Disney Keys to the World card (similarly looking to a credit card or gift card visually), which we had to purchase lanyards draped around our necks for fear of losing or dropping the card somewhere. The
MagicBand was a game-changer, and snaps on fairly tight to where it's pretty difficult to easily pull loose (which is a good thing, especially when roaming the theme parks).
What I did to track my balance was contact the Front Desk of the resort in which we were staying. They would send me a balance sheet to my email account on file, or, if I was at the Front Desk, they'd print me a hard copy so I can track my spending. That is likely the simplest way to go...
Thanks again, and if you're planning on visiting
Disney World, hope you have a magical time!
Terry