Hi there! From one Samantha to another, welcome to planDisney!
First of all, let me say congratulations on becoming a first-time
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder! You're going to love all of the magic that your Disney Incredi-Pass unlocks for you, including some great
Passholder discounts. Be sure to check the
Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page on the
Walt Disney World Resort website whenever you plan a visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. You can often find some amazing deals on
Disney Resorts Collection hotel rooms for Annual Passholders.
Your MagicBand or
MagicBand+ has access to all of the information in your
My Disney Experience account. So once you link your Annual Pass to your My Disney Experience account, you'll still be able to use your current MagicBands. Although, with all of the cute
MagicBand designs that are available, I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to buy another one just for fun.
When you first link your Annual Pass to your My Disney Experience account, the expiration date shown will be a year from the purchase date. However, when you first use your Annual Pass to enter a Walt Disney World theme park, that expiration date will switch to one year from the date of the first use. So you will end up needing to renew your pass one year from the date that you first use it.
Samantha, I hope you make lots of magical memories during your first year as a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder. If we can help you with any additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask. See ya real soon!
Samantha