Hi Leslie, and welcome to planDisney! It looks like your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth is just a little over the month away. Before you know it, you’ll be walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with a Mickey ice cream bar in hand. May is an absolutely amazing time to visit, so you are in for a truly magical vacation!
MagicBands are one of my favorite features about a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. The convenience of having everything I need just one tap away makes theme park days so much easier! The good news is that MagicBands from previous vacations can still be used, as long as they are linked to the correct person. In the
My Disney Experience app, just click on MagicBands & Cards. You can then click on any user you manage in the app to see which MagicBands are still linked to that person. Even earlier generation bands will still work for park entry, Lightning Lane passes, entry to your Disney Resorts Collection hotel room, and more. The battery life on earlier generation models tends to be a few years, but I have many that are much older than that and still work!
If you haven’t had a chance to check out
MagicBand+, it comes with all of the features and convenience of the earlier generations, plus it has a rechargeable battery and includes interactive elements. You'll get fun surprises throughout your vacation, as it lights up and responds to rides, attractions, and other fun spots throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
Leslie, I hope you have a magical visit next month! If you have any more questions as you prepare for your arrival,
just send them my way. I’m here to help you plan a visit that is practically perfect in every way!
Your pal,
Casey