Hi there, Erik!
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by
planDisney to ask us this great question. I’m glad to hear you’re planning a visit to the
Disneyland Resort!
It’s important to note that
MagicBand+ is the only MagicBand model that can be used at the Disneyland Resort. Older MagicBand types, such as the original MagicBand and MagicBand 2, are unfortunately not supported and won't function in any way at
Disneyland Park and
Disney California Adventure Park. You're also not able to link older bands to the
Disneyland mobile app or assign admission
tickets to them for the purpose of theme park entry and
Lightning Lane access.
If you wish, you can purchase MagicBand+ online at
disneystore.com prior to your vacation or at various locations throughout the Disneyland Resort after you’ve arrived. There are a variety of colors and designs to choose from, and they all have the ability to glow in multiple colors and pulse with vibrations. This makes the bands a magical way to enhance your experience in the parks, especially during shows like
World of Color – ONE,
Fantasmic!, and other nighttime spectaculars. Personally, I love being able to easily enter the theme parks or check in at Lightning Lane entrances with just a tap of my band!
I hope this information helps you plan, Erik, and that your group has a wonderful time. Please don’t hesitate to
write back to me with more questions as you continue planning your pixie-dusted vacation!
Wishing you magic,
Courtney