Hiya, Samantha! Thanks for bringing this great question to planDisney.
MagicBands are my favorite Mouseketools to add to my
Walt Disney World Resort vacations! A little like having a magic wand that you wear, Guests will be able to enter the parks, access
Lightning Lane entrances, and collect
Disney PhotoPass photos with just the tap of a MagicBand. It really does feel like magic!
Samantha, Guests that are staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel can also use their MagicBand to make purchases and charge back to their room. With that being said, it's important to know that Guests staying off-site will not be able to have the same charging capabilities. I'm so sorry, Samantha – I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for. However, you may still choose to include this magical accessory on your upcoming vacation! For example, if you purchase a
MagicBand+, you will have some additional features available to you – such as lighting up during
nighttime spectaculars or helping you to locate virtual bounties (with the
Play Disney Parks app) in
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
To make the most out of your magical vacation, I'd suggest that you also take a little time to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app. This app will allow you to check wait times for attractions, access
virtual queues, and even
mobile order food – my favorite! This is the best way to minimize waits and maximize the fun. And if you have any more questions, please write to us again!
You've got a friend in me,
MIchelle