MagicBand+ pairing with Smart Phone; Minnie Mouse band
  • On Jul 28, 2024
    Jeanne from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How can I link my annual pass to my apple watch? It is on my apple phone but cannot add to apple watch. Thanks!

    Hiya, Jeanne!

    Thanks for stopping by planDisney! It's always a treat to help out one of Mickey's neighbors. With benefits and offers available exclusively for you, Floridians truly are Very Important Mouseketeers, so let's get right to your question!

    While I don't truly feel that I'm in the middle of the magic unless I am sporting a MagicBand+, my husband loves the convenience of Disney Magic Mobile service and prefers to use the Apple Watch he already wears daily as his ticket to the magic. With this in mind, I conducted a bit of research that will hopefully enable you to approach the parks with efficiency and free up your wrist for more friendship bracelets! 

    Typically, as long as your Apple Watch and iPhone are connected to the same account, the two wallets will automatically sync. Since this is not the case for you, there are several options you can try to troubleshoot the issue:
    1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap 'My Watch', and then tap 'Wallet & Apple Pay' to sync the devices. 
    2. Open the Apple Wallet app on your iPhone and send your Annual Pass to yourself via text message. Open this text message from your Apple Watch and select the option to add the Pass to your Wallet directly on your Apple Watch. 
    3. Manually restart both your Apple Watch and your iPhone. 
    4. Remove your Annual Pass from your Apple Wallet and try adding it again to see if that helps with the issue. If you need help with the process, my pal Nilson explains it here

    As a bonus tip: Make sure 'Express Mode' is enabled for your Annual Pass so that you can use it to access the parks without opening your Apple Wallet or unlocking your device. You can easily check this setting by selecting the 'information' icon found at the top right corner of your digital pass.

    I hope one of these options helps solve your problem, Jeanne. If not, I suggest reaching out to a My Disney Experience, MagicBand and MagicBand+ Cast Member for assistance with your specific circumstances. 

    Thinking Happy Thoughts,
    Lizzie



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Hi y'all! I'm Lizzie, a happily married teacher, coach, and proud dog mom of three from Georgia. While I loved the magic of Disney as a child, it wasn't until my twenties that pixie dust became a defining characteristic of my personality (and my wardrobe). I can't wait to answer your Walt Disney World Resort vacation questions so that you can embrace your inner 'hakuna matata' as you stroll through The Most Magical Place on Earth with your favorite Mickey-shaped snack in hand.  Learn More About Lizzie

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