Ahoy, Brenda! I'm so glad you sailed over to planDisney with your question about the most magical accessory on Earth - the MagicBand! I've been such a fan of these fun bands for many years now; I love the convenience of them while visiting the theme parks and the style of showing off my favorite characters or other fun designs!
Brenda, the original MagicBands have started to be phased out, so chances are if you purchased your bands in 2024, they are a
MagicBand+. The easiest way to tell the difference is that the MagicBand+ comes with a charger as this style of MagicBand interacts with attractions and entertainment all around you, even while on board the Disney Cruise Line! I loved seeing my MagicBand+ light up while we enjoyed dinner with Spiderman recently on board the Disney Wish and during the Christmas tree lighting during a Very Merrytime Sailing last year on the Disney Dream! If your band came with a charger, it is a MagicBand+ and is compatible for use on board the Disney Cruise Line to open your stateroom door, charge purchases back to your room folio, and even connect your photos to your account! A
DisneyBand+ is essentially the same technology as a MagicBand+, but offered exclusively to guests sailing on Disney Cruise Line. If you already have a MagicBand+ and plan to use it on your sailing, just be sure that it is
linked to your account and you're all set to tap into the fun!
I hope this helps, Brenda! Be sure to keep your MagicBand+ charged while you're on board so you don't miss out on any of the fun interactions! You never know when you might experience some surprise fun!
If you have any other questions before you set sail, come back and let us know! At
planDisney, we're always happy to help!
Sea you real soon,
Alison