Hi Carshundra,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I hope that you're counting down the days until all of the magic and fun begin because the trip you've been dreaming about for months is ALMOST here! SO exciting!
While there isn't a way to test your MagicBands' batteries before you arrive, I'm pleased to tell you that MagicBand batteries
should last for several years. I'm betting that the ones you purchased just last fall will be just fine to
use again on this upcoming trip. Obviously, if when you arrive, they don't work to access your theme park tickets when you first enter the park, that will let you know that their battery life has ended. Since it may take a
bit more power for the readers on the attractions to capture your photos, I'd encourage you to pull up your photos in the
My Disney Experience mobile app to make sure they're showing up there. It can take some time before you're able to see them, so don't panic if you don't see them right away, but as long as your
MagicBands were functioning fine the last time you used them, they should work great again this time. You'll LOVE being able to relive all of your magical moments with
Memory Maker.
I'm so glad that you brought another great question to us at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Carshundra, and please feel free to keep them coming as you're thinking through all of the final details of your trip. I hope that you and your family have a truly magical vacation this
holiday season!
Missy