Hiya, Ruth, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so happy you're here with this great question about your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacation! My Panelist pals and I are here and always thrilled to help our fellow Guests!
Ruth, it sounds like you're getting ready to put that
MagicBand+ to good use during your vacation. Not only is it a convenient way to tap in at park entry and open your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel room door, but the MagicBand+ allows you to
pay for meals, snacks, and merchandise throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Simply inform the Cast Member at checkout that you prefer to use your MagicBand+ to pay, and they'll let you know when the sensor is ready. You'll hold the MagicBand+ up to the receiver, without even taking it off, and then enter your four-digit PIN on the keypad. It's very similar to tapping your smartphone when using a mobile wallet.
To ensure you can use your MagicBand+ to make purchases, stop by the Front Desk at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel. You can verify your PIN and ensure that the correct credit card is connected to the account. Did you know that you can choose which members of your party can make charges? I am not quite ready for my young Mouseketeers to have charging privileges, so for now, their MagicBands are not authorized. I'll likely change that on our next vacation, however, for my oldest!
Ruth, I hope this is helpful to you as you count down to your vacation. Please stop by planDisney with any other questions you have!
See ya real soon!
Jennifer