Upgrade your MagicBand with discounted designs available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. Our updated buying guide will help you through the purchasing process, so you can get your desired MagicBand at a great price.
To upgrade your Magic Band, use the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com, where you’ll find a variety of colors and designs to choose from, including those themed on characters, resorts, attractions, nighttime spectaculars, and more. With MagicBand styles rotating regularly, there are dozens of discounted options for you to select from. Pricing starts at $9.99, with some going as high as $34.99. Our updated guide showcases new MagicBand designs for you to consider.
Last year, Walt Disney World stopped offering complimentary solid-color MagicBands to pre-arrival guests and Annual Passholders. This means that you will need to buy MagicBands if you want them. However, they’re not necessary at Disney World as you can use the Key to the World cards for room entry, park admission, Lightning Lanes, and charging privileges, in addition to the MagicMobile service from the My Disney Experience app. This works just like a MagicBand, so you’ll have access to all the features by holding your smart device near an access point. It can also be used to enter theme parks, connect Disney PhotoPass images to your account, enter Lightning Lanes, and more.
Unfortunately, international guests can no longer order MagicBands through the pre-arrival system unless they have a United States mailing address. Inventory for pre-arrival MagicBands has decreased significantly compared to last year, with the availability improving slightly in February 2024. This decrease is due in part to a near-elimination of regular MagicBand styles. Disney has shifted focus to MagicBand Plus, although in our opinion, regular MagicBands are cheaper to make and easier to find.
The MagicBand Plus has a variety of recent designs, including attraction specific MagicBand+ designs for roller coasters, Jungle Cruise, Tower of Terror, and retro-inspired Disney Parks ‘Play in the Park’ designs. Inventory fluctuates, so it’s worth checking every morning to see what’s changed before your trip. You can also buy from DisneyStore.com for other available options.
In summary, if you’re a Walt Disney World hotel guest or Annual Passholder, the MagicBand upgrade process is the only way to get MagicBands now that complimentary ones are no longer offered. It’s essential to be aware of recent changes and new options, especially if you’re an international guest. We recommend consulting our guide for detailed information on the purchasing process, recent designs, and troubleshooting tips for a smooth upgrade purchase.