Hey, hey Melinda, and welcome to planDisney; this most magical place to get the answers you need for your Disney vacations. Your April trip is so close. Are you excited to see the
topiaries on display at the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival? I can't wait!
This is a great question because I want to reuse MagicBands as much as possible. I have so many decor design bands with classic characters and even one from the 2015
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that howls when activated. It is my very favorite.
The typical battery life of a MagicBand or MagicBand 2 is about two years and there is no indicator of how much battery life remains. I have some which lasted longer and some a bit shorter. Also, MagicBand and MagicBand 2 may not be converted to MagicBand+ but the good news is that MagicBand+ can be
recharged. Once you own and
link a
MagicBand+ you will get to take advantage of some really special features. Be sure to search for the gold statuettes for the
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection found inside all four theme parks and track down the most "wanted" in the galaxy during
Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters at
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
planDisney Pro Tip: You can
customize your MagicBand+ including changes to the sensitivity level, vibration intensity, and LED-light settings for your theme park adventures.
I am happy to help answer more questions to help make your vacation "practically perfect in every way."
Melinda, enjoy making many Magical Memories.
~Jason