Magicband+ Do I need one for my Disneyland Vacation?
First I would encourage you to watch the video below to see an overview of what it does. I also wrote up fact sheets, I think every family should weight the cost to the advantages.
Hands-Free Access
Enter Disneyland Parks
With both a valid theme park admission and theme park reservation, you can easily enter the parks at the Disneyland Resort after assigning your theme park tickets in the Disneyland app.
Check in at Lightning Lane Entrances
Simply tap your band at Lightning Lane entrances to check in (separate valid Lightning Lane passes required).
Item 2 of 3, Check in at Lightning Lane Entrances
Link Your Photos
Link your Disney PhotoPass® photos to your account with just a tap of your band.
Customizable & Collectible
Show off your style with plenty of designs and customizable light themes to choose from.
Enhanced Park Experiences
Be a part of the show! MagicBand+ glows with color and pulses with haptic vibrations during World of Color, Fantasmic! and other select nighttime spectaculars. You may even discover surprising magical touches to select experiences at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park.
Become a Bounty Hunter
Let MagicBand+ be your guide to seeking virtual bounties hidden across Black Spire Outpost during Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters.
How to Purchase
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.
Magic Key holders: Please be ready to show your Magic Key pass and a valid photo ID to purchase a special MagicBand+ design (subject to availability, restrictions and change without notice).
Additional MagicBand+ styles can be purchased online at Disney Store.
MagicBand+ styles are subject to availability and prices are subject to change without notice.
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.
Only one guest can be linked to each MagicBand+.
This new tool is completely optional for your visit. If you’re not interested in using one, don’t worry.
You may use MagicBand+ along with the Disneyland app as you wish. You don’t have to choose one or the other for the entire day.
In the same manner, some guests in your party may use a MagicBand+ and some may not. That’s ok, too.
MagicBands are pairable with a smartphone using the Disneyland app
If you buy one, here is how to set one up. Click here
MagicBand+ require charging for the enhanced experiences.
Your MagicBand+ purchase includes a charger for it. (It’s a charging cable compatible with any USB-A charger. So, you’ll need the ‘cube’ to plug it into the wall.)
A fully charged MagicBand+ can last anywhere from 1-3 days, depending on how often it’s used.
Disney recommends charging your MagicBand+ overnight and then powering it down until you are ready to use it.
Final thoughts:
My experience with MagicBand+ at WDW is always good and I think these will be more popular at Disneyland eventually.
They will help save your phone battery for sure. And, I think they’re convenient, ONLY if your family really uses lightning lane services. Whether they’re essential for your trip remains to be seen.
