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  • On May 23, 2025
    Marcie from AZ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    are you saying that old magic bands bought in Walt Disney World (June 2017) cannot be updated or will not work now?

    Welcome back to planDisney, Marcie. Thanks for bringing us another question!

    I also have a MagicBand 2 from a previous Walt Disney World vacation that I would love to use at the Disneyland Resort. Unfortunately, the Happiest Place on Earth adopted the technology more recently than our pals on the East Coast and only supports MagicBand+. I'm so sorry, Marcie!

    Hopefully, you have money in your budget to add a new Magic Band+ to your collection, Marcie. It's a great souvenir and a worthy investment - not only does it work at Disneyland, but it also works aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Walt Disney World. My MagicBand+ has traveled with me to Florida on numerous occasions and will be headed aboard the Disney Treasure this summer. I loved mine so much that I ended up buying them for my whole family, and we have gotten so much great use out of them. If you do buy a new Magic Band, be sure to use your Chase Disney Visa, as cardholders currently get a discount on merchandise purchases at select locations throughout the theme parks and hotels!

    Right now is a great time to buy a Magic Band+ since there are some fun Magic Band interaction stations throughout the Resort for the Disneyland 70th Anniversary. My personal favorite is located to the right of the Jungle Cruise, in a locker by the stroller parking. I also love the Magic Band interaction near Sleeping Beauty Castle!  

    I hope this information helps, Marcie. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I'd love to help!

    See you in the parks,
    Melissa
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Meet the Panelist: Melissa, California

Hi, I'm Melissa - an archivist, wife, mom, and Disneyland Resort specialist from Southern California. I've been visiting Disneyland since I was a baby and, now that I've got three Mouseketeers of my own, I love experiencing everything Disney through their eyes. From watching the Straw Hatters on Main Street, U.S.A. to riding "it's a small world," making magical memories as a family is one of my favorite things. I can't wait to help you research your next Disney vacation. See ya real soon! Learn More About Melissa

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