• On Nov 19, 2021
    Nikki from IL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    When will MagicBand+ be available? Our trip is the first week of January, and I don't want to order the old ones if the new ones will be released by then!

    Hi there Nikki, and welcome back to planDisney! It's great to see you here again with another excellent question.

    I'm thrilled to hear you'll be starting the New Year with a Walt Disney World vacation. What a magical way to celebrate and kick-off 2022! With the 50th-anniversary festivities underway, there is so much to zip-a-dee-do and see in the theme parks and resorts. From dazzling evening entertainment like Disney Enchantment, to brand-new, out-of-this-world dining at Space 220 Restaurant, you'll enjoy incredible experiences all day and night. 

    MagicBand+ is an innovative new piece of technology that will debut as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration. MagicBand+ will be available for purchase beginning sometime in 2022, and there will be a discounted, pre-arrival price for Guests staying in hotels in the Disney Resorts Collection, as well as for new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Current MagicBands will continue to be available, too, along with the complimentary Disney MagicMobile service

    We don't have an exact launch date for MagicBand+, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and official social media accounts for more information. All of us at planDisney are excited to see how MagicBand+ will enhance our vacations, so we'll be watching right along with you for a debut date. If having a MagicBand is important to you, and you won't be bringing them from a previous stay, I recommend taking advantage of the pre-arrival discount and purchasing them at least eleven days before leaving for your trip if you want them shipped to your home, or a week before check-in to pick them up at your resort. At this point, if I had a trip planned for early January 2022, I would expect to use regular MagicBands.

    I hope this is helpful, Nikki. Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your question, and we look forward to seeing ya real soon. 

    Happy holidays!
    Betsy
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Meet the Panelist: Betsy, Maryland

Greetings! I'm Betsy, a middle school teacher, wife, and mom of two. My family and I love to travel the world, but our best memories are those made when we're visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort. No matter how many times we visit, there is always something new to see, ride, or eat at the Disney Parks. Learn More About Betsy

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