MagicBand+ on Friends; Main Street; pairing
  • On Jan 26, 2025
    Cammie from NE Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have older magic bands , can you just buy the new plus puc or has to be the whole band . Thank you

    Hi there, Cammie, and thanks for bringing your question to planDisney! I love the designs on some of my older MagicBands and still use them even though they don’t have the latest technology.

    It sounds like you also have a MagicBand 2 but unfortunately, it’s built differently than the newer MagicBand+, so the pucks aren’t interchangeable. In my experience, I haven’t seen pucks sold without the wristband so buying a complete MagicBand is likely your only option.

    Although your MagicBand 2 is older, it should still work for scanning into the parks and Lightning Lane and Virtual Queue entrances, entering your hotel room, and linking PhotoPass pictures. As the battery dies, you may find it’s no longer automatically linking your attraction photos. If you love the design on your MagicBand 2, you can purchase a new MagicBand 2 and swap the pucks (use a small screwdriver to open them from the back).

    The new MagicBand+ does sprinkle a bit of extra pixie dust throughout your day! As you walk in the parks, the MagicBand+ will light up and vibrate as you approach and wave at the Disney Fab 50 character statues. It also interacts with select nighttime spectaculars, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of the show! And my favorite MagicBand+ feature is playing the Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. You can channel your inner Boba Fett and complete bounty jobs while you explore Black Spire Outpost!

    And if you forget to charge your MagicBand+ (which I often do!), Hakuna Matata! It’ll still do everything that your MagicBand 2 does, just without the interactive features. If I want to be sure my MagicBand+ will make it to the nighttime spectaculars, I’ll usually bring a portable battery to charge the band during the day.

    If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can even save money by pre-purchasing MagicBand+ ahead of your stay. What I love about ordering these MagicBands is that they usually come engraved with your name on the back. This makes them feel extra special and you’ll never mix them up with your friends' or family’s bands!

    I hope you have a pixie-dusted visit to Disney World. And don’t hesitate to come back to planDisney if you have any other questions!

    JoAnna
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Meet the Panelist: JoAnna, New York

Hi, friends! I’m JoAnna, an Imagineering nerd and dog mom from New York. I’ve traveled to all of the Disney parks around the globe, but Disney World will always be home.

Whether I’m navigating Rider Switch with my nephew or snacking around World Showcase with my friends, I love discovering what’s special about each of the different Disney destinations. I can’t wait to help plan your next adventure and get you on your way to making magical memories!
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