Hi there Barbara! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for sending your question to us. Consider me your personal fairy godmother, and I'm happy to help as quickly as you can say Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
I see that in just a few short months, your vacation dreams will come true. May is one of my favorite times of year to visit Walt Disney World. The sunny, warm weather is Olaf-approved and perfect for exploring the theme parks and making a splash in your resort's swimming pool.
Should members of your group choose to forego the purchase of a
MagicBand, they can either bring one from a previous stay or visit the front desk of the resort to pick up a Key to the World Card. These complimentary cards, featuring some of our favorite Disney pals, perform the same tasks as MagicBands. They are used to redeem theme park admission, unlock your resort room door, link
Disney PhotoPass Images, and charge purchases to your resort room. The
My Disney Experience mobile app is handy for
Mobile Food & Beverage Ordering and
opening your resort room door, but cannot be used for theme park entry; each person in your family will need a MagicBand or Key to the World Card to tap into the theme parks.
Barbara, I hope this is helpful as you continue to count down the final weeks and days until your magical vacation. While you wait, I suggest following the
Disney Parks Blog and checking out some of our
Panel Extras for the latest updates, ideas for
getting the family involved in the planning process, and more. If you're
on social media, follow us at planDisney for some in-the-parks fun and timely tips and advice. Finally, if there is anything else we can do before your adventure begins, come see us again.
Betsy