What are the different types of MagicBands at Disney?


What are the different types of MagicBands at Disney? Guests can use either a MagicBand, MagicBand+ or Disney MagicMobile to enter the park and use basic features. MagicBand+ is also available at the Disneyland Resort! Don't froget that your one MagicBand+ can be used interchangeably at either Walt Disney World, Disneyland or on a Disney Cruise.


When should you activate your MagicBand?

You can link our MagicBands to your My Disney Experience account as soon as you have them in hand! I link them as soon as I can just to make sure that everything is working properly. Linking can be done very easily on your My Disney Experience mobile app!


What can I do with old Disney MagicBands?

Recycle. Disney makes it very easy to recycle your used Magic Bands. Simply go to any front desk or guest relations center and ask them to recycle your used bands. You can also recycle them at home.


How many years do MagicBands last?

It is perfectly acceptable to reuse an old MagicBand on your next trip. The official word from Walt Disney World is that the battery life of a band is expected to be about 2 years. However, I personally have older ones that are still going strong! So, bring your MagicBands and try it!


Can you buy food with MagicBand?

If you're staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you get additional MagicBand benefits. You can use your MagicBand to: Unlock your room. Pay for meals and merchandise in the parks and resorts (you must enable this feature and set up a PIN)


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.