Beloved Disneyland perk being phased out after 12 years
Disneyland is phasing out its MagicBand+ product after 12 years, with remaining inventory being sold through select locations and online, though existing bands will still function in the park. The move follows declining in-park availability and increased reliance on smartphones and the Disney Magic mobile app for park access and services. MagicBand+ offered interactive features during nighttime shows and at Avengers Campus, but its functionality overlaps with smartphone capabilities. The perk remains available at Walt Disney World and on Disneystore.com.
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Metro Beloved Disneyland perk being phased out after 12 years By Katie Jerkovich Published April 28, 2026, 8:16 p.m. ET A popular item at the Happiest Place on Earth appears to be going away due to smart phones, with the end coming for the interactive MagicBand+ products at Disneyland. Disneyland officials told The Post that the bands will continue to function as a fun interactive experience for guests at the park, but will soon only be available through Disneystore.com and at the Walt Disney World Resort. The news comes following a post from Nexstar’s Scott Gustin who said that supplies in the park and at retailers around the famed Anaheim attraction are dwindling. “MagicBand+ products appear to be on their way out at Disneyland,” Gustin’s post on X read.
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