Will my 4 year old MagicBand still work?

Typically the battery in a MagicBand will only last for around two years. If you decide to link your theme park tickets to an older MagicBand and find out that the battery is not working upon entrance to the theme parks, you can utilize your My Disney Experience.



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It is perfectly acceptable to reuse an old MagicBand on your next trip. The official word from Walt Disney World is that the battery life of a band is expected to be about 2 years. However, I personally have older ones that are still going strong! So, bring your MagicBands and try it!

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If your MagicBands are still useable, all you need to do to reuse them is to make sure your new Walt Disney World theme park tickets and reservations are linked to the same My Disney Experience account that your MagicBands are on.

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If you aren't sure whether or not to budget them for your vacation, we say…go for it! MagicBand is one of those rare add-ons that makes a big difference regarding ease and convenience on a trip that can sometimes be overwhelming.

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Your MagicBands from 2016 will still be linked to your account and house all of your active plans, so strap them on and get ready to scan into the parks and have a merry time! An important side note for you, Linda..

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MagicBand+, on the other hand, was introduced in 2022 and is sold side by side with the MagicBand 2 rather than replacing it. While it does feel as though MagicBand 2 will be phased out soon, they are currently still available for purchase on shopDisney.com.

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Does my toddler need a MagicBand? If your toddler is under three they do not need a ticket and therefore do not need a MagicBand. Children 3 and over will need tickets, park reservations and their own LL/Genie+ reservations, so a MagicBand would be useful, but is not necessary. See below for other options.

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You can use your phone. Create a Magic Mobile pass within the My Disney Experience app. As long as you're using your phone to only scan in YOURSELF (meaning not you AND the other members of your party), then it should be fine. It might be slower than using a MagicBand, but it still works.

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It is here that you will find the discounted MagicBands starting around $15 with MagicBand+ bands starting around $35. All prices and availability are subject to change! In addition, all kinds of MagicBands can be purchased online at ShopDisney or many merchandise locations in the Parks.

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