MagicBand+ on Friends; Main Street; pairing
  • On Aug 4, 2025
    Susan from AZ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi, we are due to meet our Family in Disney World on the 21st of this month. I hate carrying my cell phone with me, are there options so that I can leave my phone in the room.

    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
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Meet the Panelist: Korliss, Alabama

My love for all things Disney began at the age of three, thanks to my parents. Today, that passion is shared with my own Prince, Princess, husband, and extended family, all of whom adore the magic of Walt Disney World just as much as I do. I’m thrilled to share that passion with you and help make your next Disney vacation truly unforgettable! Learn More About Korliss

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