Hiya Nicole!
Welcome to planDisney! You will love using
Disney MagicBand+ in the parks, they're so much fun. Let's get you all set up!
First, you'll want to download the
Disneyland Mobile App or make sure you have the latest version if you already have the app on your device. Once you have the app you can tap "☰" to open the main menu and scroll down to the "Account" section where you'll find "MagicBand+" in the list. Open the MagicBand+ screen where you can tap the "+" at the top right to add a new band. Then just follow the instructions in the app!
You can find more
setup instructions on the MagicBand+ webpage as well as some
tips on using the bands. If you're having trouble setting up a band you can use the "Chat with Us" feature (toward the bottom of the main menu) to chat with tech support and get some extra help. Cast Members at
Guest Relations in the parks are also happy to help with your bands!
Part of setting up your band is choosing a ticket to link it to. Once you've done that, your band can be scanned to enter the park, collect Disney PhotoPass Photographer images, and join
Lightning Lane queues if you've purchased those passes. But there are other fun interactions, too!
- Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters uses your band and your datapad (mobile device) to track down villainous characters across Galaxy's Edge. It's a fun way to be part of the story, feel the Force, and you might even run into other characters you know!
- Bands will glow and vibrate with different entertainment in the parks! I especially love wearing mine for nighttime spectaculars when the lights coordinate with the show.
- There are some very clever interactions between the bands and some attractions. We've noticed our bands reacting on Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, and more. But my favorite interaction is at the end of the Haunted Mansion. If you pay attention you may notice a sympathetic vibration from your Ghost Host as you leave!
Have a fantastic visit to the parks, Nicole!
Keep moving forward!
Amanda