Hiya, Susan, and welcome to planDisney! It's so exciting that you're here with this question about your visit to Walt Disney World Resort! It will be here in just a few short days, and you must be getting so excited! Now is the perfect time to make sure you have everything you need, including your MagicBand+!
Susan, something to remember about your
MagicBand+ is that once it's linked to your account, it can't be linked to anybody else's account. So, if you're sure that you're the one who used that MagicBand+ in the past, it might already be linked to your account! Let's start from the very beginning (a very good place to start). Head to your
My Disney Experience Mobile App, and click the bottom right button to take you to the menu. Scroll down to Account, and click on MagicBands & Cards. Choose your name, and you will be able to toggle through all MagicBands and Admission Cards that have been issued to you. If you don't see your MagicBand+ listed there, but you're sure that it's yours, you'll want to reach out to a helpful Cast Member who can help you navigate the situation.
While MagicBand+ is my favorite way to
access the magic during a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, there are other great options for folks who'd prefer an alternative. A Key to the World Card can be picked up at the Front Desk of your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, and with that, you can tap in at park entry, charge purchases to your Disney hotel room, use your dining plan, and more. In addition, you can use
Disney MagicMobile Service, which allows you to save your Disney Theme Park Ticket to the wallet of your smart phone, just like you would with a boarding pass or event ticket. You'll then be able to tap your phone just like you would a MagicBand+! The best part about each of these services is that they're complimentary!
Susan, I hope that this is helpful to you as you finish crossing items off of your packing list. Please stop back by planDisney with any other questions you have as you prepare for your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! I'm here to help!
See you real soon!
Jennifer