Everything you need to know about Disney's new interactive wearable in our MagicBand+ FAQ

Jul 21, 2022 in "MyMagic+"

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Posted: Thursday July 21, 2022 4:35pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Last Updated: August 4 2022.

MagicBand+ Frequently Asked Questions

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1. When will MagicBand+ be available?

MagicBand+ was released at Walt Disney World from July 27 2022.

2. What is the cost of MagicBand+?

MagicBand+ starts at $34.99.

3. Are any discounts available on MagicBand+?

Disney Resort hotel guests may purchase MagicBand+ online at special prices before their arrival. Annual Passholder discounts are also available on MagicBand+.

4. How many styles will be available at launch?

MagicBand+ launched with 33 different designs.

5. Where can MagicBand+ be purchased?

Magic Kingdom Park: Emporium
EPCOT: Pin Traders – Camera Center
Disney's Hollywood Studios: Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Discovery Trading Company
Disney Springs: Disney's Pin Traders
Select merchandise locations at Disney Resort hotels

6. What features are unique to MagicBand+?

MagicBand+ has all the same features as regular MagicBand but adds interaction with specific locations at Walt Disney World.

7. What experiences does MagicBand+ interact with?

MagicBand+ interacts with "Disney Enchantment" at Magic Kingdom Park and "Harmonious" at EPCOT. MagicBand+ lights up and vibrates in sync with fireworks, visual effects, and music. MagicBand+ will also engage as all four theme park icons transform into Beacons of Magic.

As part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration, you can interact with the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection throughout all four theme parks with the "Disney Fab 50 Quest." Help Tinker Bell bring the sculptures to life across all four Walt Disney World theme parks using virtual pixie dust from Tink.

At Disney's Hollywood Studios on Batuu, the bounty hunting business is booming. MagicBand+ is your guide to seeking numerous virtual bounties hidden across Black Spire Outpost with the Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters experience. Vibrations and lights on MagicBand+ guide you down the right path. When you find your Bounty, you can use the Play Disney Parks app's augmented reality thermal viewer to reveal who's hiding in the shadows. Local guild master Raga Bua will reward you with galactic credits.

8. Is MagicBand+ rechargeable?

Yes. MagicBand+ charges via USB using the included 6-inch cable. You will be required to supply your own USB power supply. One end of the cable is a USB Type A plug, and the other end is a proprietary cradle specific to MagicBand+.

9. What is the MagicBand+ battery life?

MagicBand+ battery life is between 1 and 3 days, with overnight charging recommended.

10. Can the MagicBand+ still work with an empty battery?

Partially. With a depleted battery, you can still use the MagicBand+ for:

Park entry
Lightning Lane entry
Disney Resort room entry
Disney Resort folio charging
Disney PhotoPass photographer interactions

11. How can I check the battery level on a MagicBand+?

The battery status can be checked via the My Disney Experience mobile app if you have paired the MagicBand+ to your mobile device. In addition, pressing the button on the back of the band will result in the band lighting up a color to report the current battery status.

Flashing Red indicates No Battery. You should charge your band as soon as possible with the included charging cable.

Flashing Yellow indicates Low Battery. Continue charging your band until green for the most optimal usage duration throughout your day.

Flashing Green indicates High Battery. You are good to go!

12. How long does it take to charge a MagicBand+?

It takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours to fully charge a MagicBand from empty. You can check progress in My Disney Experience.

13. Does the MagicBand+ have to be linked to My Disney Experience to work?

MagicBand+ will work with the new exclusive interactive MagicBand+ experiences, with or without linking the MagicBand+ to a Disney account through the My Disney Experience mobile app. However, certain features such as park entry or Lightning Lane entrances will not work without linking to a Disney account and the appropriate entitlements.

14. Is MagicBand+ waterproof?

Yes. MagicBand+ can be worn in waterparks and pools.

15. Can one phone manage multiple MagicBands?

Yes. A phone with a My Disney Experience account can manage multiple guests' MagicBands.

16. What setup customization is available for MagicBand+ in My Disney Experience?

You can adjust the custom light-up theme and vibration and motion recognition settings.

17. How do I get started with MagicBand+?

Power on the band by pressing the button on the back once and tap the band to your phone. Follow the instructions in the app to link the MagicBand+ to your Disney account, assign it to a Guest and pair it to your mobile device. Then, use the app to make sure your band is charged and the software is up to date.

18. Can the MagicBand+ receive software updates?

Yes. Updates are managed via My Disney Experience.

19. Can I transfer my MagicBand+ to another person?

No. Once a MagicBand+ is setup, it cannot be transferred to another person.

20. Is the center part of MagicBand+ removable?

Yes. like previous MagicBands, the center icon can be removed from the band by removing the 4 small screws.

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21. Will a MagicBand+ from Walt Disney World also work at Disneyland Resort?

Yes. Once launched at Disneyland Resort later in 2022, the same MagicBand+ will work at both locations.

22. I lost my MagicBand+ charging cable, can I buy a replacement?

Yes. Stores at Walt Disney World sell the MagicBand+ charging cable as an accessory, priced at $7.99.

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AylaOct 22, 2024

If you can, Disney has yet to tell people about it. All they mention with Apple devices is getting into the park and using it for LL.

jpedenOct 22, 2024

For some reason I can't get it to work - it always wants to charge to my credit card and not my room. I would think since they have the key service in the app making it work with the watch wouldn't be too big of a stretch.

JaxFLBearOct 22, 2024

You can room charge using your Apple Watch. That's one of the features of the Disney MagicMobile service. Room entry would require WDW to add support for Apple's Hotel Key functionality. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magic-mobile/

jpedenOct 22, 2024

I mean I always loved MagicBands and thought they were cool and part of the "Disney" experience at WDW, but now that they're $40 and I can get basically the same functionality from my Apple Watch, I just use that. My wife wears hers and does our back-to-room charging if we need it. If I see one that I absolutely love I'll buy it but at this point I'm content with my current collection of MB2's until they die and will use my Apple Watch as my primary entry mechanism. I'd love if I could charge back to my room with my Apple Watch and unlock my door with it (although it isn't a huge hassle to pull out the iPhone to unlock the door) but it would be nice. However, I know that would cut into MB sales so I doubt they ever actually go with a full integration like that.

JD80Oct 22, 2024

I bought them for our family, we've now used them for 2 years and I will be using them again in 10 days. Kids will use them again next year. Except my youngest who lost hers last year. I think you just need to learn to see things through other people's eyes and not just your own. These things are relatively cheap and kids love them. Those silly golden statues always have kids waving at them. My kids love how they buzz or glow in random places. The first time they felt a heartbeat in Mansion? My kids gasped. My 6 year old would scream at me, "DAD! LOOK! ITS GLOWING!" and she would them look around and try to figure out why. It's hilarious and awesome.

Indy_UKOct 22, 2024

Im sorry but what is the point?

UNCgolfOct 22, 2024

Sure -- I probably wouldn't buy one even if I did go regularly because they don't really offer any special functionality I care about (and I don't like wearing stuff on my wrist either), but as someone who just visits WDW once every few years and doesn't do Disney cruises or anything like that, even if I did like it it feels like a hard sell.

Vegas Disney FanOct 22, 2024

I despise that they aren’t included still but at least they work across all the parks, we’ve been using our old WDW ones (from 2 years ago) at DL this whole year, we bought new ones for DCL but I think we could have just used our old WDW ones there also.

Vegas Disney FanOct 22, 2024

DL has Magic Bands now too, they can’t be used as keys or payment (yet?) but it’s so nice being able to scan into the parks and DAS/LL with them. Not quite as useful as at WDW but getting there. Magic Bands are one of the things I love about WDW, I’m excited to try them on our upcoming cruise for the first time also, will be cool to be able to use them as keys on DCL also.

UNCgolfOct 22, 2024

Except they cost $36. I can see getting it as an AP/DVC, but if you're not visting Disney regularly it doesn't really seem worth it. You're going to have your phone with you anyways.

TouchdownOct 22, 2024

There the most efficient way to get in, they are easily accessible and the little lights make me smile. Infinitely better then using your phone for everything like DLR.