Happy annEARversary, Tanya and welcome to planDisney!
There is no more Magical place to celebrate than the Walt Disney World Resort and I’m happy you’re hEAR planning.
Now, Tanya, let’s talk about your stay. While a
MagicBand isn’t among the
"Bare Necessities" you’ll need, many guests (including my family) find them to be the easiest way to gain park access. Since you’ll be staying at
the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel you won’t be able to unlock your hotel room or active the charging feature (meaning you can’t link a credit or debit card to your MagicBand). You WILL be able to link your theme park tickets and use your MagicBand for any
PhotoPass pictures.
Tanya, as you’re making your decision about whether to purchase a MagicBand, I encourage you to also check out
Disney MagicMobile. This option available through many smartphones is a complimentary way to access some of the MagicBand features and could be a better fit, depending on how much you like to use your phone.
I hope this information is helpful as you’re looking ahead to your upcoming trip. If you have other questions or need recommendations for ways to make your trip extra special, please come on back to planDisney. We love to celebrate LOVE and help guests find their own
Happily Ever After.
Lauren