Hi Jillian!
I'm happy to answer your question about
MagicBands for your upcoming trip. How exciting that it's in just a few days!
MagicBands are a great way to access the magic of a Walt Disney World vacation right on your wrist. They are not only convenient because you don't have to dig around for multiple cards for making payments, park tickets or a
Disney Resort hotel room key, but they are also fun and fashionable!
If you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can pre-purchase MagicBands at a discount. If you have missed the cutoff for them being sent to your home, they will be waiting for you at the front desk. If you haven't already customized and ordered them, jump on your
My Disney Experience account and do that ASAP. The only other option for purchasing MagicBands prior to your trip is by ordering them from
shopDisney online. Even this option will be cutting it really close for being delivered before your vacation.
The great news is that you can find MagicBands for purchase everywhere at Walt Disney World! They are available in every major gift shop in all of the theme parks,
Disney Springs and Disney Resort hotels. It takes just a minute to link them to your account, so there's no worry that you'll be losing a lot of time by doing it when you arrive. The easiest way to link a new MagicBand is through the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. Click on the three horizontal lines on the bottom right, then click on "My Profile" and then click on "MagicBands & Cards". The second option on this page is to "Link a MagicBand or Card". You can either scan the back of the new MagicBand, tap it against your phone or manually enter the MagicBand ID number. You'll be ready to go in no time!
I highly recommend downloading the My Disney Experience Mobile App prior to your vacation next week and getting a little familiar with the layout of the app. It is such a great digital tool that will make your visit easier. On the app you can check attraction wait times, view any
PhotoPass photos taken, get tips from the
Disney Genie Service and
mobile order drinks, snacks and meals. Mobile ordering is such a great way to save time by placing your order ahead of time and avoiding the lines in busy restaurants.
Please stop back by and visit if you have any additional vacation planning questions.
Have a magical day!
Leslie