Aladdin and Little Girl on Disney Treasure
  • On Feb 13, 2026
    Deborah from FL 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 have Magic Bands from the parks - they are not Magic Band +. Will they work to open the door on the cruise ship?

    Hey there, Deborah! Thanks for cruising on over to planDisney with another excellent vacation planning question. I'm happy to help track down the answer you're looking for so you can have all of your (Daisy) ducks in a row for a magical adventure at sea with Disney Cruise Line!

    Our family has a sizable collection of MagicBands of various vintages from our trips to Walt Disney World Resort over the years. With the introduction of Disney MagicMobile Service a few years ago, we've actually gotten away from using these, since it's so easy to use our phones to scan into the parks and attraction queues!

    Deborah, unfortunately, older MagicBand technology does not work on DCL to unlock stateroom doors. Some MagicBand+ wristbands purchased in the theme parks will work on select ships and itineraries.

    Guests sailing on DCL can also purchase a DisneyBand+, which you can tap to exit and board the ship, access your stateroom, and make onboard purchases. These come in several fun designs and make for a great souvenir!  I have a DisneyBand+ from my most recent Disney cruise, and it added some extra pixie dust to the trip with special light and vibrating features. On the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, DisneyBand+ may also be used to take part in The Haunted Mansion Happy Hunt that takes you all around the ship to find some pesky ghosts! 

    I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes! It's been my pleasure to lend a helping hand to a fellow Disney traveler - please come back and see us again at planDisney if we can assist with any other questions to make your vacation smooth sailing. 

    SEA Ya Real Soon!
    Susan 

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