![]() ![]() Prices for MagicBands on the ShopDisney website start at $19.99 with Limited Edition and MagicBand+ models costing upwards of $50.įinally, you could choose to purchase MagicBands from a store at the Walt Disney World resort. There are several MagicBand designs available at any one time including both MagicBand 2 and MagicBand+ models. MagicBands can be added to your Walt Disney World vacation up to seven days before your check-in date.Īlternatively, you can purchase MagicBands from the ShopDisney website. If you would like a MagicBand for your trip this is the best time to do so since the prices for the basic model are $5 when compared to the $19.99 online or in the parks. You can purchase a MagicBand as part of your Walt Disney World vacation. MagicBands can be purchased in a number of different ways ![]() If your MagicBand no longer works you could choose to go on vacation without one (while they are good to have they are not necessary) or purchase a replacement. I’d assume that a cast member would check to see when this MagicBand was first released or connected based on the serial number on the back of the MagicBand – even then it would still likely be at the cast member’s discretion as to whether or not to give you a complimentary replacement. We’ve never tried this ourselves, however, since the MagicBand hasn’t lasted the two years it could be seen as faulty. However, if your MagicBand is less than two years old you may be able to speak to a cast member who could assist you in a replacement. Sadly, MagicBand batteries are single-use and therefore can not be replaced.Īs such if your MagicBand is no longer working then you will have to purchase a replacement. Can You Replace The Battery In A MagicBand? You could then opt to purchase another MagicBand either inside the park or at DisneySprings and connect that to your booking to use throughout your trip. If your MagicBand does not work at a park entrance touch point then you’ll be able to use your park tickets or booking to still gain entry into the park.Īs such I’d recommend either having your park tickets, annual pass or your My Disney Experience mobile application downloaded and logged in so a cast member is able to help you. Sadly you are unable to test your MagicBand still works without being at a MagicBand touch point at Walt Disney World.Īs such if you have a MagicBand at home you will have to connect it to a booking and then go ahead and take it with you on vacation to Walt Disney World in order to see if it works. How Do You Know If Your MagicBand Still Works? If you struggle to do this you could call customer services or ask a cast member to help you once you arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort. ![]() To re-use your MagicBand on a new trip simply login to the My Disney Experience website or mobile application and connect the MagicBand to your park tickets. However, this can only be done if your MagicBand still works. Given that MagicBands are no longer complimentary when booking a Walt Disney World booking you’ll be pleased to know that you can reuse an old MagicBand from a previous trip. We’ve used these MagicBands on four trips 2017, 2018, 20 and each trip lasted two weeks.Īs such our MagicBands have had some consistent use, while also remaining idle for a number of years at a time. That means our MagicBand has lasted five years – and is still going strong! However, my wife Helen and I have had the same MagicBand since 2017 and it still worked perfectly during our trip in 2022. How Long Do MagicBands Last?Īccording to Disney MagicBands are designed to last two years. So if you have one at home you’ll have to take it with you on vacation to find out if it still works. Sadly, there is no way of testing whether or not your MagicBand works ahead of time. We got our bands in 2017 and used them again on our most recent trip in 2022 without any issues. While Disney says the batteries are designed to last two years, we’ve found our bands have lasted five years (so far!). One factor that comes into this decision is whether or not you could use a MagicBand you’ve already got at home, or how long a new MagicBand will last before it needs replacing. Since MagicBands are no longer included complimentary when making a Walt Disney World vacation booking, many of us are left considering whether purchasing one is worthwhile. ![]()
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