Hi, Cal! Thanks for stopping by with your question. Currently, only Guests staying at one of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will receive MagicBands as part of their Resort stay. However, Guests who are staying off property can still make use of this wonderful technology.
MagicBands can be purchased for $12.95 and up at the
Disney Store online, via the
Shop Disney Parks mobile app, and at many Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations within the theme parks, Disney Springs, and Resort hotels. I have even seen some at Disney's EarPort, a merchandise location at Orlando International Airport (MCO). In my experience, I have found a much wider selection in the theme park locations. Recently, a
MagicBand On Demand station opened in Tomorrowland. At this fun station, located conveniently inside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at the exit of Space Mountain, Guests can customize their own MagicBand with a wide variety of prints and colors. At this time, these fully customized bands are $21.95, and your name can be added to the band for an additional $8.
Once you purchase a MagicBand, you will need to link it to your My Disney Experience account so you can access any theme park tickets and FastPas+ selections you have stored in your account. Cast Members at the merchandise locations or Guest Services will be happy to assist you in completing this.
I hope this information helps you, Cal. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Brandy