MagicBand+ on Friends; Main Street; pairing
  • On Feb 4, 2026
    Charmion 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.

    Hi! Are there magic bands available for me to buy that I can change the battery on my own to make it last longer?

    Welcome back to planDisney, Charmion! I have a love of all things MagicBands, so I jumped at the chance to answer your question. As Anna says in Frozen, “We’re going to do this together.”

    Currently, MagicBand batteries cannot be replaced. However, the latest iteration of these nifty little accessories, MagicBand+, can be recharged. I charge mine up each night before going to the parks, and then I’m ready to feel them vibrate and see them light up during certain attractions and nighttime spectaculars. Can you hear Anna saying, “This is so nice”?

    I see that you’re going to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in September, and that’s a great time to visit! Not only will the resort likely be in full Halloween mode, but the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is typically in full swing by that time. While details haven’t been announced yet, follow along with the Disney Parks Blog so you’ll be the first to know when they are.

    And let’s not forget that a few new experiences should be open by the time you arrive at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Frozen Ever After reopens in February with brand-new animatronics, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets is slated to open in the summer, and the Mandalorian and Grogu are set to join Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, just to name a few. Since opening timelines can change, be sure to keep checking that helpful blog to see what will be available during your visit. My fingers are crossed that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will have reopened for you after its lengthy refurbishment. I know those Rainbow Caverns are calling my name, and they’re probably calling yours, too. Elsa would say, “I’m ready,” and I think you and I are, too, when it comes to these new experiences!

    Charmion, enjoy the planning leading up to your magical vacation, and please reach out again if you have any other questions! After all, Anna likes the open gates, and we here at planDisney do, too!

    Warmest wishes from Arendelle,
    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, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you discover the moments that become part of your symphony of memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Matt

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