Hi Keri! Welcome to planDisney.
You are a little over a week from your magical arrival at
Walt Disney World Resort. As part of
The Most Magical Celebration, look for the golden
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection statues at all four theme parks. They make the perfect selfie background to share with family and friends back home. You can find everyone's favorite warm hugs-loving snowman, Olaf at
EPCOT.
While MagicBands are my favorite Disney accessory on the planet, "gasp," they are not required to enter the theme parks or gain entry to your
Lightning Lane selections through the
Disney Genie+ Service. Alternatively, you can set up a
Disney MagicMobile Digital Pass for your mobile device through the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. Open the app, click on the three horizontal lines on the bottom right-hand corner, select "Disney MagicMobile," followed by the "+" sign on the top right-hand corner, and select the guest to create a new digital pass. Once created you can store your pass in your Apple Wallet, Apple Watch, or digital wallet. When using an Apple device, I always recommend setting your pass to "Express Mode" which eliminates the need to unlock your device at the gate or when scanning for entry at attractions for your Lightning Lane selections. And finally, you can always go old school by stopping by any ticket booth or
The Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs for your complimentary ticket card. Please have your photo ID, the original form of payment, and proof of purchase with you.
Make sure to visit the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival during your visit. You can indulge in worldly treats from
Global Marketplaces throughout the park. Last year, my favorite dessert was the Apple Strudel from Germany. Stay late to experience the all-new nighttime spectacular
Harmonious.
Keeping it Magical,
Cindy