Hey there, Susan! That sounds like such a fun trip coming up. Meeting family at Disney is always special!
If you’d rather not carry your phone around the parks, there are a few options that can help you stay connected and still enjoy the day hands-free.
MagicBands are going to be your best friend. You can use them to enter the parks, tap in for
Lightning Lane reservations, open your
Disney Resort hotel room, and even charge purchases back to your room (if you’ve added a card to your account). It really takes the place of a lot of what you’d normally use your phone for.
If you're worried about meeting up with your family, you might want to set a few clear meeting times and places ahead of time. Old-school, but it works! You could even write out a rough plan for the day and leave a copy with them.
You can also use an Admission Card that does everything a MagicBand will do, but honestly, with your MagicBand and some good pre-planning, it’s totally possible to enjoy the parks without your phone. Just be sure someone in your group has theirs, in case of a change of plans!
Oh, and don’t forget about those magical
PhotoPass pictures! Since you won’t be carrying your phone, you might want to consider purchasing
Memory Maker. It gives you access to all the photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout your trip, including ride photos and character meet-and-greets. You'll tap your MagicBand with the Cast Member taking those beautiful pictures.
If you’re doing a big family meet-up, one Memory Maker can cover everyone as long as you're linked through
My Disney Experience, which makes it even more worth it!
Have the most magical time, Susan! Please stop by and see us again soon if you have more planning questions. We're here to help!
Toodles,
Korliss