magicband lifespan?

[sophielab1]

How long does a magicband last? mine are two years old. TIA.

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

There are two chips in a MagicBand. One is for long range functions and uses a battery, the other is for short range functions and works passively without battery power.

Long story short: A MagicBand will work pretty much indefinitely for park entry, FastPass+, and most things that require touching Mickey to a reader. But the stuff like automatic collection of ride photos/videos and the "magic effects" on certain rides requires the battery, and it dies after a while. How long? That's hard to tell without actually using it and seeing if it works.

 

[Lothlórien]

Disney says approximately 3 years.

 

[sophielab1]

thank you. we're getting the kids new ones so as long they're with us on the rides we should be ok.