Hey there, hi there, Shonda! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.
I'm thrilled to hear that you have a magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth right on the horizon, and I'm so excited that you plan to wear and use a MagicBand+. I love the hands-free convenience of these oh-so-cute and magical accessories, and I buy a new one (or two!) for every Walt Disney World vacation. I'm more than happy to help you find your favorite!
You are correct that the old MagicBands have been retired and are now a page in Disney history, and the
MagicBand+ is the way of the future. If you want to take advantage of the pre-arrival discount on your Band (and who doesn't?!), you will have to choose one of the selections available under "
MagicBands and Cards" on your My Disney Experience account. But Hakuna Matata! It means "no worries." If you're looking for a solid color MagicBand+, you're in luck! Currently, I see plain lilac, red, green, gray, navy, and turquoise available. If those solid colors don't appeal to you, just keep checking back! I have found that the selection is ever-changing, so you never know what option may pop up. Just keep a close eye on the countdown on the MagicBands and Cards page for how many days you have left to order.
If you find your must-have MagicBand+ on the Disney Store website, you can simply follow the instructions to link the Band to your My Disney Experience account to tap into your Resort room, the parks and the Lightning Lane entrances, as well as make hands-free purchases. Unfortunately, you would not be able to take advantage of your Resort discount this way. I'll be wishing upon a star that you find the MagicBand+ of your dreams!
While this probably wasn't the answer you were hoping for, Shonda, I hope it was at least helpful! Please stop by any time with any questions you may have along the way.
You've got a friend in me,
Mandy