Hello Audrey,
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. Your magical vacation is right around the corner!
Magic Bands are so convenient to use in the parks and come in so many fun designs. I love packing and re-using a few of my favorites each time I return to Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is not a way to check to see if your Magic Band is still working prior to your arrival. When you arrive, if you are staying at a
Walt Disney World Resort, stop at the Front Desk of your hotel lobby and ask a Cast Member to test it for you. If you are staying outside of Walt Disney World you can stop at Guest Relations in any of the parks and have a Cast Member Test it there.
In the meantime, did you know that your mobile device can have all of the same features as your Magic Band? You can enter the parks & Lightning Lanes, connect
PhotoPass images to your account, and charge purchases. To get started, make sure your reservations and tickets are linked to your Disney account and get the
My Disney Experience App on your mobile device. Once you've done that you can set up your
Disney MagicMobile Pass in the app for yourself, and you can even create digital accounts for other members in your party. Then, when you are in the parks, you'll use your phone at the park entrances and Lightning Lane access points, much like you would scan your Magic Band.
Hope this helps. Have a magical vacation!
Diane