Hello Liz,
You have asked a great planning question, and Walt Disney World Resort has you covered with the “Link-It-Later” program.
“Link-It-Later” allows Guests who are not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel to purchase a MagicBand at select locations in Walt Disney World Resort and some off-site retailers such as hotels along Hotel Plaza Boulevard near Disney Springs, Disney liquidation outlets in Florida and Disney shops in Orlando International Airport.
You will need to present one of the following: valid Theme Park Ticket,
Memory Maker card or an active MagicBand to link your Theme Park Tickets to your MagicBand.
Liz, by registering online with
My Disney Experience you can associate your Theme Park Ticket to your MagicBand using the “Link a MagicBand or Card" link under
MagicBands and Admission Cards. The free
My Disney Experience mobile app allows you to check Theme Park hours, events, and much more before and during your vacation. Complete control at your fingertips!
You're just in time for the
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival during your visit where you’ll be able to see enchanting topiaries, get gardening tips and enjoy seasonal foods from the Outdoor Kitchens at World Showcase, featuring 11 countries.
Thank you, Liz, for consulting the Disney Parks Moms Panel, we wish you a most magical vacation and hope to be of assistance to you in the near future.
~Jacqueline