Hi there, Andrea!
Those MagicBands have been waiting patiently to break free from their box and head to the
Most Magical Place on Earth. I'm so happy for you (and for them!) that the time is almost here to, "Tap the Mickey to the Mickey" and get your long-awaited vacation started. It will be here before you know it.
While MagicBands do have a finite battery life, I want to assure you that I have never discovered a dead battery in any of mine. Cast Members have shared with me that we should expect them to last anywhere from 2-5 years, depending on how much you have used them. While I can't guarantee that yours will work perfectly, my best guess is that you will be a-ok.
Now, there is a solid chance that you will arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, catch a glimpse of a twinkly, glowing, ultra-cute
MagicBand+ adorning the wrist of someone entering a theme park in front of you and you will feel the strong pull to update your tap-tech. If you want to blame the purchase on the chance that your battery might run out at any minute, your secret is safe with me!
Andrea, I know you must have been dreaming of this vacation for a long time now. My sincere hope for you is that every moment is even more magical than you have possibly imagined. Be sure to take full advantage of
Disney PhotoPass Service so that you, too, can join your crew in your happy photos. Consider adding
Memory Maker to your vacation package so you can download all of those perfect moments (and even the less-than-perfect ones!) for one price. Finally, just soak it all in. You deserve all of the good things!
I hope that you will come back and ask us any questions that pop up for you between now and June. It feels like such an honor to help you plan your big trip back to Walt Disney World Resort! Thanks for sharing with your new pals at
planDisney!