MagicBand+ pairing with Smart Phone; Minnie Mouse band
  • On Mar 12, 2025
    Allison from KY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! We are planning a trip in a few months. Most of us still have MagicBands from a previous vacation. If we get to Walt Disney World and find our old MagicBands don't work, can we still get the pre-arrival price on new MagicBands at our resort?

    Greetings, Allison!

    Welcome back to planDisney we are so happy to have you and I’m thrilled to hear about your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World! You must be getting very excited because now as your trip gets closer and closer comes the fun part, planning all the fine details. Some of those details include dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, and purchasing Memory Maker! All of those details are add-on options to consider. If I had to choose one, I’d go for the Memory Maker because vacationing at Walt Disney World means creating new memories with my family and the best way to preserve these new core memories is with photos!

    Plus, you’ll be able to use your MagicBand with Disney PhotoPass Photographers to link the photos they have taken to your My Disney Experience account. MagicBands are the way to go so let’s make sure yours are all set. Which MagicBands are you bringing with you? If you have the newer style, MagicBand+ then those are rechargeable so you won’t have to worry about them not working. Just charge them a few days before your visit and bring the charger with you as well. If you have the older style, the lifespan on those is an average of 2-3 years so it might be time to upgrade.

    Your pre-arrival offer is good until you arrive. There’s even a little countdown letting you know when the latest is that you can order your new MagicBand+ so that they arrive on time. If I were you, I would purchase those sooner than later! Especially since they are rechargeable, you’ll get more than one visit out of them. Waiting is still an option and if you choose to wait, you’ll still be able to purchase your MagicBands throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Just keep in mind, you won’t be able to take advantage of that pre-arrival discount.

    Allison, I hope this helps guide your decision-making! If there’s anything else we can help with, we're always here to answer any of your questions.

    See ya real soon,

    Shantel

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Meet the Panelist: Shantel, Alabama

Hi ya Pals! I'm Shantel, an Army wife and mom of two. I grew up going to the parks, and now we're sharing that tradition with our kids. When I am not visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, I'm at home researching and planning for our next trip. One of my favorite things to do is search for new snacks to try, especially if they are Mickey shaped. I'm definitely living the dream my heart wished for! I cannot wait to answer your questions and help make your vacation even more magical! 
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