Hello Alan! Thanks for visiting planDisney! It’s hard to believe that MagicBands have been adding vacation convenience to Guests for over 10 years!
Your MagicBands from 2015 are most likely the “first generation” of MagicBand. That version is now retired. The original MagicBands are a rather neat collector’s item to have! However, the original MagicBands are well beyond their expected operation life and will no longer work. I recommend holding onto your original bands as a nice reminder of that 2015 vacation!
Since the original bands, two new versions of bands have been introduced. The latest is the
MagicBand+. This is the band that I recommend you purchase for your vacation. The MagicBand+ comes with all the benefits of the original bands (room access, charging privileges, theme park admission, photo capturing, etc.) but also contains “smart” features that allow Guests to interact with features throughout the Disney Parks.
Alan, MagicBands can’t be shipped internationally. I recommend purchasing your MagicBands upon arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort. You’ll find bands available for purchase at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel, Disney Springs, and in the four Disney theme parks. Once you purchase your bands, they can be set up within minutes of removing them from the packaging.
I hope you have an amazing return to the Walt Disney World Resort! It’s been nearly a decade since your last visit! You are going to find so many new adventures to enjoy! I highly recommend –
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT), TRON Lightcycle / Run (Magic Kingdom Park), Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Magic Kingdom Park), Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (Disney’s Hollywood Studios),
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney’s Hollywood Studios), and Flight of Passage (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)! These are just some of the major attractions that have opened since your last visit!
Dreams do come true!
Jonathan