Purchasing Magicband+

[disneychrista]

I think that is true for the WDW app only so it is still something to consider if wanting to use the same MagicBand+ for both coasts.

The one I plan to borrow would only be for this trip. I will likely purchase one whenever I make it over to WDW (2028 - ?). I would buy one now if I weren't afraid they would change the tech before I made it to WDW.

 

[Mle8308]

I would NEVER buy a Magic Band off eBay or other resale site unless it was verified NEW and never used with a full refund policy.

I've bought 4 or 5 over the years from eBay and never had a problem with any. As I said, make sure they are listed as new and unopened (you can even take a screenshot just in case) and check the seller ratings and how long they have sold on eBay. If ratings are high and they have been selling for a good amount of time, then I would not hesitate. And if still unsure, check their return policy. Most credible sellers offer this.

 

[mgd]

disney reward visa gives 10% off disneystore that works on these. Like jani3 mentioned, dvc recent 20% code also for disney rewards worked but now expired.

 

[danceintherain]

I used DHs at Disneyland last year. It had been attached to his WDW account. DD used her little brother's. No problems linking them to different people at Disneyland. They were the only two who needed MBs during our 2023 trip, and I opted for MB+ for them for fun.
I had to use my own boring one at Disney World in the Fall. Both trips I kept grabbing MB+, then changing my mind and putting them back.

 

[brightlined]

Side note - for anyone planning on picking MB+ up when you arrive at the park:

Right now, the supply around the resort is pretty dire. I can't tell if they're phasing them out or if there's a supply issue, but there are fewer and fewer of them around, especially outside the parks.

Last night, neither DLH nor GCH had any in stock. World of Disney was down to Vacation Club, Jungle Cruise, First Visit, and maybe one other. (There was an evening last week that World of Disney only had Vacation Club bands.)

Even still - recently, the choices have been far fewer. I wasn't in the parks last night - but Tomorrowlanding has had the best selection of bands in recent weeks. Even then, it feels like they keep finding stuff in storage and throwing them out there.

If you're coming to DLR the next few weeks and you want them, you may want to consider ordering them from DisneyStore in advance.

(I'm quietly irritated that they're selling the 70th band on DS but not at the parks - they've tended to sell out pretty quickly when they've been stocked, and that feels like something that would be helpful while the 70th MB+ tap points are available.)