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  • On Jan 10, 2025
    Ashley from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Howdy, if you engrave a nickname onto your magic band plus is that the name that will show up when cast members scan your band?

    Hey, howdy, hey, Ashley!

    I’m glad you are planning to enhance your experience aboard the Disney Cruise Line with the magic and technology of DisneyBand+. DisneyBand+ wristbands are convenient for embarking, disembarking, purchasing drinks and merchandise, entering your stateroom, and more. One of my favorite things is how my band also interacts with select entertainment and venues throughout the ship. Disney ships are also compatible with MagicBand+ wristbands from the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort.

    When you purchase a DisneyBand+ in advance for your Disney Cruise Line vacation, you have the option to customize each band with up to 9 characters printed on the underside of the band. This is useful for identifying to whom the band belongs, especially if more than one member of your party happens to select the same band design.

    Other than that handy use, the name printed on the band is not used by Cast Members who may scan your band when you make a purchase or when you are embarking on your ship. Their magical computer systems will recognize each unique DisneyBand+ device regardless of the customization on them to determine to whom the band is assigned. That will link to all of the critical information for the assigned passenger, including their full name and photograph. Pretty neat, huh?

    Tony’s Tip: Pre-order and customize a DisneyBand+ for an upcoming cruise using the DisneyBand+ & More page on the Disney Cruise Line website. Guests who may already have a MagicBand+ may choose to use the My Disney Experience mobile app or the Disneyland mobile app to link their bands and install the latest firmware updates before arriving at the cruise ship terminal where MagicBand+ devices can then be linked to the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.

    What customization would you put on your bands, Ashley? I like to put my nickname and the year of my Disney vacation for which I purchased that particular band. It becomes a special memento to remind me of the magical time I had that year with that new band each time I reuse it for a visit to the Disney Theme Parks or a cruise on the Disney Cruise Line.

    I hope you have a magical vacation, Ashley!
    ~Tony
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Meet the Panelist: Tony, Utah

Coming to you from the Beehive State, I’m a Disney-loving dad and husband, buzzing with excitement to share advice and tips for making your Disneyland Resort vacation as magical as possible! I’m excited to help you discover the storytelling magic of the “Happiest Place on Earth!” Learn More About Tony

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