Hi Jill!
Welcome to planDisney.
Yes! As you are a guest from the United States you can pre-order your
MagicBands, and there is usually a good selection at a special price. Using your My Disney Experience app, tap on '
Hotel Reservations', then '
Choose MagicBands'. Orders placed 11 days or more before your reservation date will be shipped to your home address. For orders placed 6-10 days before your reservation date, these will be shipped to your Disney Resort hotel for you to collect on check-in.
If you would prefer to wait until you arrive on vacation, several places sell MagicBands - Resort hotel gift shops, Disney Springs (D-Tech on Demand, and
World of Disney), and in the four theme parks - the Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park, or Creations Shop at EPCOT both have a good selection.
I personally always prefer to use a MagicBand as I find it easier to have everything readily available on my wrist. Another benefit is that they are waterproof so you can wear them when swimming or showering. This is especially beneficial when spending a day at the water parks when it's so convenient to use your MagicBand for park entry and for purchasing anything during the day.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions, and you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We will be happy to help you plan your magical vacation.
Sue