Hey there, hi there, Deb! Thanks for stopping by! I love my Disney MagicBand+ and am happy to answer your question.
Yes, a
MagicBand+ purchased at the
Disneyland Resort last year can be used on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. MagicBands are great for
seamless entry into the theme parks, scanning for Lightning Lane Return times, and linking Disney PhotoPass pictures to your MyDisney Account.
Your MagicBand+ will work to scan into the theme parks (with a valid ticket and park reservation) regardless of its level of charge; however, if it is not fully charged, some functionality, like the illumination and vibration during
World of Color Happiness! and interaction throughout Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge may be limited.
To pair your band to your MyDisney Account in the Disneyland Mobile App, make sure you are logged into your account and click the three horizontal lines (☰) icon at the bottom right of the home screen. From there, select MagicBand+ under the "Account" header, and see if your band is already linked. If it isn't, click on the blue plus sign at the top right of the screen and follow the instructions for linking your MagicBand+.
Deb, one more tip before I go. Did you know that you can use your MagicBand+ at Disneyland, at Walt Disney World Resort, and aboard
Disney Cruise Line? I've done this several times, and I love that it's reusable in so many Disney locations!
I hope this helps, Deb. Please visit again with any other questions!
See ya real soon,
Melissa