Hello K Lesley,
Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for dropping by with such a good question for us to try and help you with today.
Just like you and your lovely family, I have a whole colourful linked chain of MagicBands from my previous trips to Walt Disney World Resort. MagicBands really do make for a fun souvenir of past visits, don't they?!
These days there are so many ways to unlock the magic during a visit to Walt Disney World Resort with help from the complimentary
Disney Magic Mobile Service which connects to compatible smart devices such as select Apple Watch and iPhones. However, it is true to say that the new
MagicBand+ has indeed replaced the older-style MagicBands, and that once assigned,
Magicbands of any style may not be reassigned to another Guest. However,
Guests with still functioning MagicBands from previous trips are more than welcome to reuse them during an upcoming visit to Walt Disney World Resort.My best suggestion would be upon arrival at Walt Disney World Resort to make general enquiries concerning the current availability of any of the older-style
MagicBands which might still possibly be available to purchase at select Merchandise locations. Plus, it should be possible for you to request a complimentary
Key to the World Card for your dear son to use during your upcoming January vacation at Walt Disney World Resort. To request a
Key to the World Card simply stop by any
Guest Relations location, or
Front Desk Services at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel.
However, please do understand that requests of any sort can never be guaranteed at Walt Disney World Resort.
I hope I've been able to provide some useful insight for you today! If you should have any additional questions concerning your upcoming January vacation to the most magical place on earth, then please don't hesitate to drop back to
me here at planDisney.
Have a great Disney day ~ Jane