Hi Lynne! Welcome to planDisney!
You will be returning to the Most Magical Place on Earth very soon! I love how the Walt Disney World Resort grows with our family year after year. We enjoy visiting our favorite spots, but there is always something new to discover! It truly is a magical place!
Typically,
MagicBands can be used from one trip to the next as long as the battery is still good. The battery lasts about two years, although I have used MagicBands for a little longer than that. Unfortunately, MagicBands cannot be transferred to a different account once they have been linked and used on an account. Since the same Guests will be using them, you could always try
giving Disney a call at 0800 16 90 749 (UK) and speaking with a Cast Member at technical support to see if anything could be done in your case. But in my experience, the MagicBands cannot be transferred.
If you would like to pick up new MagicBands when you arrive, you can head to
Disney Springs and purchase them before heading to the theme parks. You can also use either your
Walt Disney World theme park tickets/admission cards or a
Disney MagicMobile pass to enter the theme parks at first, then purchase a MagicBand when you are in the theme park.
I hope you have the BEST vacation, Lynne! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha