Aw, gee Valerie! It sure is swell that you found us here at planDisney!
There's no better cure for the holiday blues than planning a new year's trip to Walt Disney World Resort! The mild winter weather and low crowds make January one of my favorite months to visit. You'll also be there at the perfect time to experience the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!
One of the benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is the ability to purchase your
MagicBand+ online at a discounted price before your arrival. Earlier in the summer, after the highly anticipated release, orders were taking weeks to ship; however, the inventory for pre-arrival MagicBand+ devices seems to be improving (currently, there are 48 pre-arrival options). Luckily, orders are fulfilled within a few days and are shipped within 2-3 weeks. Most likely, you won't have any issues, but if you do, try calling the Internet Help Desk at (407) 939-4357. Once your order arrives,
follow the instructions in your My Disney Experience app to pair it with your mobile device.
One of my favorite features of this fun new wearable device is the interactive elements within the
Play Disney Parks app- make sure to download the app before your trip. The "Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters" can only be experienced with the MagicBand +, where guests can pretend to be bounty hunters in
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and collect virtual bounties during their visit. In fact, you will see some of the markings when visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios.
I hope this helps, Valerie! Before your trip, I encourage you to listen to the latest version of the planDisney Podcast, where we discuss the latest Disney Parks technology. See ya real soon!
Eean