MagicBand+ on Friends; Main Street; pairing
  • On Oct 5, 2025
    Amanda from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We love the convenience of Magic Bands but I don’t love the idea of charging more items with the new Magic Bands +. If the Magic Band + is not charged do the basic functions still work?

    Hi Amanda! Thanks for stopping back to planDisney with this great question!

    Let the countdown begin! You are less than two weeks away until you arrive for a magical Walt Disney World stay! With all the new and exciting experiences that await, I'm sure you are ready to arrive and begin an unforgettable trip.

    MagicBands and MagicBand+ are great accessories to have along with you for your stay. They come with a ton of features, including being able to use them for park entry, Lightning Lane entrances, and even as payment if you are staying in a Disney Resort hotel. They come in a variety of Disney themes, including some modeled after your favorite Disney movies and characters.

    Amanda, you'll be happy to know that even if your MagicBand+ is not charged, it will still work for all the basic functions that a MagicBand performs. This includes all of the features I mentioned above, including using it to open your Disney Resort hotel room. The new features, including the band lighting up in bright colors and the vibrations that happen throughout your park day, will not work if the band is not charged. While I know it may be inconvenient to charge even more items each night of your stay, it will be up to you if you want the full experience that comes along with a MagicBand+.

    If you don't already have them, you will find them all across the parks and resorts. You can even stop by shopDisney.com for a wide selection to choose from!

    Amanda, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay! Stop back and see us any time at planDisney!

    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, South Carolina

Hello friends! Greg here from Charleston, SC. I am a Disney-loving husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. Walt Disney World Resort offers everything you want in a vacation and touches all the senses. From the sights to sounds and even the smells, there is something for everyone to enjoy! When our family is not riding "it’s a small world" or going on a Journey Into Imagination With Figment, we are readily planning our next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Learn More About Greg

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