Greetings and salutations, Frank!
Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting us here at planDisney! I'm glad that you asked about MagicBands because I absolutely love mine. I make sure that I have my MagicBand+ packed and charged on every trip I make to the Disneyland Resort now.
To answer your question, MagicBands are NOT required for entry at the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World. They are a completely optional device that add a host of fun and convenient
features to your trip! You can use them to scan your tickets for Park entry, redeem
Lightning Lanes, and attach
PhotoPass photos to your account. For the Star Wars fan, use your MagicBand+ in conjunction with the
Play Disney Parks app to hunt for
bounties while visiting Galaxy's Edge!
Please note that only the
MagicBand+ is currently supported at the Disneyland Resort. New Bands may be purchased at
shopdisney.com prior to your visit or at
these locations while on property. When you receive your new MagicBand+, use the
Disneyland Mobile App to
link it with your account and ticket.
I'm really excited for you and your family to visit the Happiest Place on Earth in April! I love how each family member can individualize their MagicBand+ to their tastes. I recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World and really enjoyed being able to use the same Band for both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort.
Frank, I hope you found this helpful. Please do not hesitate to come to us again if you have any further questions! We're here to help!
Have a Magical Day!
-Al