Will Older MagicBands Still Work When MagicBand+ is Released?

MagicBand+ will be arriving at Walt Disney World this summer. Soon you’ll be able to engage with Disney moments like never before as it reacts to nighttime spectaculars with lighting effects and gesture recognition.

MagicBand+ coming to Walt Disney World

Features of MagicBand+

• Customizable color-changing lights

• Haptic vibrations let you feel the magic with light vibrations that bring experiences to life

• Gesture recognition—your movement enables magical surprises!

Will Older MagicBands Still Work When MagicBand+ is Released?

Yes! If you have a MagicBand from a previous trip to Walt Disney World, you will be able to use it even after the newer model has been released.

You’ll be able to use older MagicBands to enter the theme parks, pay for merchandise and dining, and for Disney PhotoPass.

Disney says there’s a tiny battery inside the MagicBand that is designed to last for two years.

Some of my clients have reported that MagicBands from several years ago still worked.

I have one from 2019 that I use on a regular basis and it works just fine.

It’s also important to make sure that any older MagicBands are listed as “active” in your My Disney Experience account.

In the My Disney Experience app, to My Profile > MagicBands & Cards to see a list of active and inactive bands.

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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.

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