Hi Susan, welcome to planDisney!
Your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation is just a few weeks away. The
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 1, just in time for your arrival. Be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to keep tabs on all of the unique festival offerings. From fresh cuisines at the Outdoor Kitchens to interactive experiences like last year's Bambi's Butterfly House, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
As the Guest of a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, Susan, you're eligible for some extra-magical perks. Once your hotel reservation is
linked to your My Disney Experience account, you'll see the option to order MagicBands with a pre-arrival discount by scrolling down on your
MagicBands and Cards page. To the right of your hotel reservation information is a helpful reminder about how many days you have to complete your MagicBand order and receive the pre-arrival discount exclusive to Disney Resort hotel Guests.
MagicBand orders placed more than 10 days before arrival will be sent to your home address. Orders placed 6-10 days before arrival will ship only to your Resort. Due to the shipping timeline, discounted MagicBands are not available 1-5 days before arrival. Similarly, the pre-arrival discount is not available for MagicBands purchased after arrival.
You are welcome to purchase a MagicBand after you arrive, Susan, just keep in mind that
MagicBand+ designs must be linked, paired, and fully charged before use. You can get an idea about the cost of various designs by perusing the pre-arrival options or visiting
shopdisney.com.
In addition to hands-free access to the theme parks and
Lightning Lane entrances, one of my favorite things about MagicBand+ is being able to interact with the nighttime spectaculars. The first time my MagicBand+ came to life during a viewing of
Harmonious was quite a powerful experience. I can't wait for you to feel the magic, too.
PlanDisney is here for you before, during, and after your visit. Hope to see ya real soon!
Choose magic,
Jennifer