Do original MagicBands need to be charged?


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.


Can I reassign an old MagicBand?

A MagicBand cannot be reassigned to a different person. If you would like to use a MagicBand on your upcoming visit, you'll find them for sale in many merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.


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.


What do you do with old MagicBands?

If your MagicBands are still useable, all you need to do to reuse them is to make sure your new Walt Disney World theme park tickets and reservations are linked to the same My Disney Experience account that your MagicBands are on.


Can you reactivate an old MagicBand?

You'll log in to your MyDisneyExperience account and visit the My MagicBands and Cards section. You'll select the person you want to view MagicBands for and then will be able to see which ones are active or inactive. If you want to activate one that has been labeled inactive, you'll just click that option to do so.


Will Disney replace a MagicBand battery?

Since your MagicBand is five years old, you may find that you do not have access to all the MagicBand benefits, such as Disney PhotoPass videos and select Disney PhotoPass attraction photos. Unfortunately, MagicBands are equipped with a single-use battery that cannot be replaced.


What happens if MagicBand battery dies?

However, even if the long-range battery is no longer working, your MagicBand should still work for any Mickey to Mickey touchpoints, such as entrance tapstyles, Lightning Lane entrances, unlocking the door to your Disney Resort Hotel room, or point of sale terminals when charging purchases to your hotel room folio.


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.