Hi Crystal,
It’s great to see you here at planDisney. Thanks for bringing your question to us! I just returned from a visit to
Walt Disney World Resort and I may or may not still be wearing my MagicBand!
One of the
benefits of staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel is being able to pre-order a MagicBand at a discounted price. To order your MagicBand, log into your
My Disney Experience account. Under the My Disney Experience tab, select
My Magic Bands & Cards. Crystal, the MagicBand and MagicBand+ options change often, so if you have your heart set on one make sure you place your order as soon as you select it. Likewise, if you don’t see the perfect band for you, try back later. You have some time before you need to place your order.
Purchases must be made 11 or more days before the first day of your reservation to have it shipped to your home. Purchases made 6-10 days prior will be shipped directly to your Disney Resort hotel and you can pick it up when you check in. Make sure you place your order at least 6 days prior so that you will be able to take advantage of the discount.
When your MagicBand/MagicBand+ arrives, it should be
linked to your profile in your My Disney Experience account. If not, you can follow these instructions to link it to your My Disney Experience account. They are super simple!
Crystal, I recommend that you have your MagicBand in your park bag when you arrive to Walt Disney World so that you can start to use it even if your Disney Resort hotel room isn’t ready upon your arrival. You can leave your luggage with
Bell Services and head to your favorite park! Your
My Disney Experience app will notify you when your room is ready, so be sure to download the app before you arrive.
When you return home, know that you can keep your MagicBand on for a few days to keep the magic alive. I highly recommend it! Please let us know if you have other questions; we are here to help.
Wishing you many magical memories,
Shannon