What is a MagicBand+ and do you need one?
Simply put, a MagicBand+ is a bracelet that is linked to your ticket.
It scans your ticket for you and interacts with the parks around you.
MagicBands are not required, but we highly recommend them.
I like to use them because they keep my hands free. Also - they're fun!
So technically, you don’t NEED one. But for the full Disney experience, you might want one.
If you choose not to buy one, you can use your phone to scan into the park and lightning lanes! You can purchase these when you arrive or order online at Disney Store.
So What Does a MagicBand + Do?
scans you into the park.
scans you into all of your Lightning Lanes.
scans your photos with a PhotoPass Photographer.
lights up, interacting with fireworks, attractions and more throughout the parks.
allows you to participate in Bounty Hunting in Batuu.
If you already have a MagicBand+, you can link it to your Disneyland ticket!
In your app, click on MagicBand +
All of your linked Magic Bands will be here. Click the one you want to use.
Select the ticket you want to link the MagicBand to.
The app will walk you through pairing the MagicBand.
Things You Should Know:
Disneyland MagicBand+ designs—including exclusive Disneyland Resort designs—will be available for purchase in select shops located at the Disneyland Resort with prices starting at $34.99.
Additional MagicBand+ styles can be purchased online at Disney Store.
Only MagicBand+ is supported at Disneyland Resort. MagicBand and MagicBand 2 are not supported at Disneyland Resort at this time and cannot be linked to the Disneyland app.
MagicBand+ does vibrate and light up throughout the day. If you don’t want it to, just don’t charge it. It will still function to scan your ticket into the park and lightning lanes without being charged.
If you don’t charge it, or your MagicBand dies, it will still function for scanning. It just won’t light up and vibrate.