Welcome, Sandra! I'm so pleased that you brought your question to planDisney. Gosh, it looks like Walt Disney World has the pleasure of seeing you real soon - how exciting!
And so to
MagicBands - these colorful and collectible wristbands provide electronic access to select Disney Resort hotel rooms, virtual theme park tickets, and
more. The MagicBand+ goes one step further and lets you engage with Disney moments like never before with lighting effects and gesture recognition. MagicBand+ will need to charge for the best experience, which is not something you need to think about with the original MagicBands.
Sandra, please know that you do not have to purchase a MagicBand or MagicBand+ in order to enter the parks or your Disney Resort Hotel. Many features offered can be accessed through the
My Disney Experience App. That said, we have always had great fun choosing from the abundance of options. There really is something for everyone, from a Star Wars aficionado to your very own Disney Princess.
If you decide that you would like to purchase a MagicBand or MagicBand+, you can take a look at what's on offer at
shopDisney. If you are staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, you may access a discounted price by pre-ordering ahead of your arrival date. First, please ensure you have linked your Disney Resort hotel reservation in your
My Disney Experience account, then locate the MagicBand order option, and you can follow the order process from there.
Sandra, I wish you and all your fellow Guests many magical moments at Walt Disney World. I'm here should you need anything further, Louise.