Hi there, Janet! Thanks for stopping by to see us again at the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Unlocking all the things to see and do at Walt Disney World couldn't be simpler with MagicBands and admission cards. If you're planning a stay in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you'll receive complimentary MagicBands for your everyone in your party. From opening your Resort hotel room door, to entering the Theme Parks, to paying for meals and purchases, the MagicBands are everything you need, right on your wrist.
If you'll be staying offsite for this visit, you'll receive admission cards when you purchase your Theme Park tickets. The cards have all the functionality of the MagicBands, allowing you entry to the Theme Parks, access to your FastPass+ selections, even the ability to view your PhotoPass photos.
And if you'd still like to sport a MagicBand on your trip, you can purchase them in many shops around the Theme Parks, or from the Disney Store online.
I hope this helps with your planning, Janet. Please come visit us again if you have any more questions.
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.