Hi there, Carolyn! Welcome to planDisney, and here's to an amazing visit to
The Most Magical Place On Earth, Walt Disney World!
If you want to preserve the charge on your
MagicBand+, you're in luck because it has a handy feature for turning off its interactive components. To do so, simply press the power button on the back of your MagicBand+ for about six seconds. You'll notice a vibration, and the band will glow red, indicating that the haptics and lights are off. Even in this state, your MagicBand+ will still function as your room key, theme park ticket, and more. However, remember that turning off your MagicBand+ may prevent it from linking to attraction photos.
For those moments when you're ready to embrace the magic fully, you can easily turn the band back on by pressing the same power button until it lights up. If you ever find the haptics a bit too surprising, you can adjust the settings through the
My Disney Experience mobile app by selecting "MagicBands & Cards" and then tapping on your band to change the Light Up Theme and settings. But trust me, once you get used to the gentle nudges and the delightful lights during parades and shows, you might find them to be a fun addition to your experience!
If you're considering adding more MagicBand+ options to your collection during your visit, there are several fantastic spots to explore. Merchandise locations at ride and attraction exits often have a variety of designs, and
PIN Traders – Camera Center in EPCOT and
Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs are also great places to check out. Additionally, you can purchase MagicBand+ directly through the My Disney Experience app or at
shopDisney.com.
I hope this answers your question, Carolyn. If you have any additional questions, please let me know!
See you real soon,
Brent