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Do you still get free MagicBands when staying on property?

Starting in 2021, guests can purchase a Magic Band if they want to use one during their stay. So unfortunately, Magic Bands are no longer free.



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How do I get a MagicBand? Back in the day, MagicBands were free with a Disney resort reservation. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. If you opt to use one, you can order up to 11 days before your trip in My Disney Experience (or 6 days before if you want it shipped to your Disney resort).

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Yes! You can link Annual Passes to family and friends if they are connected to your Family & Friends list. Link an Annual Pass to My Disney Experience. After you have entered the Annual Pass ID numbers (printed on the pass), you will be asked to match each pass with a person on your Family & Friends list.

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Though the technology has been available in Walt Disney World for ten years, and Disneyland adopted the system in 2022, you can still use your smartphone or ticket system to navigate the parks. MagicBands are a convenient add-on purchase that is completely optional.

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The person who has DAS goes first. Then everyone else can scan in after them. If some party members do not have a MagicBand, they can still use their phone or a park ticket to redeem it. MagicBand+ is simply another option.

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Depending on which features are activated for you, the MagicBand can function as your room key, resort entrance gate opener, park ticket, Lightning Lane redemption mechanism, charge card for food and merchandise, interactive game piece, PhotoPass identifier, and more.

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For guests who decide not to use MagicBands, you can ask for a Key to the World Card either when you check-in to your resort or go to Guest Services before entering your first park. Each guest will have their own card, and these cards are totally free. Cards feature a variety of designs.

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Already have a MagicBand+ or MagicBand from a previous visit? You can reuse your current MagicBand+ or MagicBand. Depending on how much time has passed, battery health may limit your ability to receive Disney PhotoPass attraction videos and select attraction photos with MagicBand.

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For eligible active* Employees, Main Entrance Pass Guest Admissions and complimentary ticket distribution are determined by the number of eligible dependents for Company events and tickets claimed by each eligible Employee. » Eligible Employees receive a minimum of three (3) Main Entrance Pass Guest Admissions.

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According to a report from TEA/AECOM, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park had an estimated combined total of 28.4 million visitors in 2019, the last year the park was open for 365 days. Another report from financial analysts at UBS, pass holders made up 50 percent of all annual visitors to Disneyland.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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