Welcome to planDisney, Ian!
Thank you for stopping by with your first question. I am excited to hEAR that you have plans for a summer getaway at the Walt Disney World Resort!
I am happy to share that
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can purchase
MagicBands ahead of their visit at pre-arrival prices, including premium MagicBands.
Sign in to your Disney account,
link your resort hotel reservation number, and visit
My MagicBands and Cards to view available options. Remember to place your order 11 days before arrival if you would like to have your MagicBands shipped to your home, and at least six 6 days before your check-in date if you would like to have them shipped to your Disney Resort hotel.
Since you have booked your stay through a third party, I recommend contacting Southwest Airlines to verify if it is possible to switch your reservation to a
vacation package that includes tickets or maybe cancel your existing reservation and book a package, subject to terms and conditions. Verify how much they charge for park admission only and if any discounts apply, and contact the Walt Disney World Resort at (407) 939-7679 for more information on
new tickets.
Once you have purchased theme park admission, remember to
link your tickets to My Disney Experience and make
Disney Park Pass reservations. At this time, all Guests ages 3 and up are required to have both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date to enter a park.
I hope this information is helpful, Ian! Come back to visit us real soon for more tips and advice, we are delighted to help you plan a magical Disney vacation.
Thiana