Can I link an old MagicBand to a new ticket?


Can I link an old MagicBand to a new ticket? Roberta, as long as your MagicBand is listed as “active” in the MagicBands section of your My Disney Experience account, it can be used for your new Walt Disney World Resort reservation. MagicBands can be used interchangeably and for multiple vacations.


What is the difference between MagicBand and MagicBand plus?

MagicBand+ is rechargeable whereas MagicBand is not rechargeable (typically a 24-month lifespan). MagicBand+ is customizable for color, and vibrations, and has light-up interactions with evening entertainment like Fantasmic! and Happily Ever After.


Why are there so few MagicBands?

Emily, you are right in saying that there aren't many options available for MagicBands at the moment. There has been a recent impact due to industry-wide supply chain issues, and even though the teams at Disney are working hard to improve the selection, the options currently feel limited.


Are MagicBands worth it 2023?

If you stay at the Disney hotel often or visit the parks regularly — for example, if you're a Magic Key or Annual Pass holder — a MagicBand might be worth it. Families with young children also might find MagicBands convenient.


Does Disney still do MagicBands 2023?

What is this? Disney World Annual Passholders also no longer receive complimentary MagicBands. Instead, MagicBands are available 20%-50% off in the annual passholder's My Disney Experience account after the annual pass purchase and each renewal period.


Can you use previous MagicBands?

Yes, Guests can reuse their Disney band. Depending on how much time has passed since they initially used the Disney band, the ability to receive Disney PhotoPass attraction videos and select attraction photos may be limited.


Can MagicBands be unlinked?

You can reassign a MagicBand from a ticket or pass to a different one in your app. You can also unlink it from your account and link it to a different account. This is different from Disney World, where the MagicBand is linked to a person and cannot be unlinked.


Can I use a MagicBand from 3 years ago?

Yes, you can use a MagicBand from a previous Walt Disney World vacation for your next Walt Disney World vacation as long as it is active in your My Disney Experience account.


How do I know if my MagicBand still works?

If you are on a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet, visit the Walt Disney World website and select My Disney Experience at the top right corner of the screen. After you log in, select My Magic Bands and Cards. Any Magic Band(s) that you own and have previously linked should be visible on the screen.


Can old MagicBands be reactivated?

Under all of your MagicBands you are going to see the option to Activate/Deactivate depending on the status and the option to Report Lost. If your MagicBand is currently deactivated, you'll just select the Activate button and it will be good to go.


Can you transfer old MagicBands?

Once a MagicBand+, MagicBand or card is linked to your Disney account, it cannot be transferred to another person for use at the Walt Disney World Resort.


Do original MagicBands need to be charged?

And when it comes to charging your MagicBands – well, it depends on which kind you have! If you purchased an original MagicBand (or MagicBand 2), this style does not need to be charged. When purchased through your My Disney Experience account, this is automatically linked with your account and reservations.