MagicBand+ on Friends; Main Street; pairing
  • On May 23, 2024
    Yen from VA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello - Are there more magic band selections in person than they are on the Disney website? What’s the latest version of magic band? Also we had purchased magic band + when it first released 2 years ago… would it still work now? Thank you, Yen

    Well hello there, Yen. Welcome to planDisney!

    I love talking MagicBands! Love, love, love it! I still have my original MagicBands and while they don't work at the theme parks anymore, they make great ornaments on my Disney Christmas tree. Yes, I have a Disney Christmas tree and yes, some of the ornaments are old MagicBands. I love it when ornaments are a memory and each one of those bands is tied to a trip full of them! This is also why we purchase a traditional ornament each trip at either Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom Park or Disney's Days of Christmas in Disney Springs. Memories have power, have magic. And on that Christmas tree, they glow. They shine. I hope the memories you create on your upcoming trip shine just as brightly or even more so.

    MagicBand+ is the latest version of MagicBand that's out there. And yes, there is usually more of a selection in person at some of the merchandise locations around the resort than you'll find online, whether through the Disney Store or My Disney Experience. Just note that while you typically can get a discount on MagicBands through My Disney Experience if you have a vacation package, you cannot get that discount in person. Also, your MagicBand+ from 2 years ago should still work, assuming you've charged it and it's ready to go! If you get there and for some reason it won't scan, you can always have the Disney MagicMobile Service all set up as a backup!

    One thing I have noticed anecdotally is that if you want a MagicBand 2 (bands without the interactive features that don't need to be charged), there does not seem to be a lot of options in person. Therefore, I would recommend pre-ordering them through My Disney Experience if this is the version you'd like to purchase (subject to availability). And just note that in general, the selection of MagicBands through My Disney Experience can vary from day to day, so you'll want to check back if nothing speaks to you when you first try to order one. Just make sure that anything you pre-order that you want to be sent to your home is selected 11 or more days before your arrival date and anything you want shipped to your Disney Resorts Collection Hotel is selected between 6-10 days before arrival. Otherwise, you will not be eligible for the vacation package pre-order discount and will have to purchase them when you arrive at the resort or at a Disney Store in the Orlando International Airport.

    Yen, I hope you find the perfect MagicBand to sport throughout your upcoming trip. If you have any other questions, just send them my way!

    They can't order you to stop dreaming,
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, New Jersey

Well hello there! I'm Matt and I'm a Disney-loving husband, teacher, and uncle from New Jersey. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, rope-dropping Magic Kingdom Park, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you reach out and find your happily ever after on your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation! Learn More About Matt

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