Hi, there!
Welcome to planDisney, Kelly. I'm so happy to hear you're planning another Walt Disney World Resort vacation! And it looks like you'll be arriving in just a few days. That's super exciting!
Let's chat about
MagicBands. They're certainly handy and can add lots of convenience to your stay, but they're not necessary for a magical visit. If you create complimentary
Disney MagicMobile Passes for each member of your travel party on the
My Disney Experience mobile app, you'll be all set! Once you have the Disney MagicMobile Passes created, just add them to your digital wallet. Then, you can use them much like MagicBands! With a Disney MagicMobile Pass, you can enter the theme parks, connect your Disney PhotoPass photos to your My Disney Experience account, and charge purchases to your Disney Resort hotel folio. Isn't that cool?
The batteries in MagicBands reportedly last about two years, but I've used MagicBands that were 3 and 4-years old without a problem. That said, I've never tried to use a MagicBand that I've had for longer than that! It's possible that your MagicBands may still work just fine. With one quick tap at a touchpoint, you'll know whether or not you can still use them. MagicBands cannot be transferred from one Guest to another, so if you'd like your daughter to have her own MagicBand, you'll need to purchase one and then link it to your My Disney Experience account.
Have you heard about the
Disney Genie Service? This new feature on the My Disney Experience mobile app will optimize your time and maximize your fun in the theme parks. Be sure to check it out!
I hope this was helpful, Kelly. I'm wishing you a Disney vacation that is practically perfect in every way!
Ashley