Hi Jamie,
Thanks for bringing another question to planDisney! When that MagicBand+ order shows up on my doorstep, it feels like vacation is just around the corner.
I confirmed with a Cast Member that you can only place your MagicBand+ pre-order once per Disney Resort reservation. I’m not sure when you’re visiting, but you may have time to wait and allow the rest of your party to select their designs. MagicBand+ orders made 11 days or more before your reservation will be shipped to your home. Orders placed 6-10 days before your arrival will be shipped to your Disney Resort and will be waiting for you to pick up at the Front Desk. MagicBand+ orders cannot be made with fewer than 6 days before your arrival.
Now, I don’t recommend waiting too long to order!
MagicBand+ designs available for pre-order can change, so if you see one you like now, it might not be an option later. I have a future trip and took a peek at the current MagicBand+ selection. I currently see a design featuring several villains that I think would be the perfect accessory for a viewing of
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
If you don’t place a MagicBand+ pre-order, you can still purchase your MagicBand+ once you arrive in Walt Disney World! There are many designs available in the
merchandise locations, but they won’t be eligible for the pre-arrival price. I’ve waited until I was in a theme park to purchase a MagicBand+, and I was able to easily
link the band to the My Disney Experience app in just a few minutes, then continue with my Disney day!
Keep those dates in mind as your vacation gets closer, Jamie! I usually try to order with plenty of time before my vacation, just in case there are any shipping delays that are out of Disney’s control. If you have any more questions, come
ask me directly at planDisney!
Kaitlin