Hi Helen! Welcome to planDisney. I'm happy to answer your question today!
DisneyBands can be a great way to plus-up your visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort! They come in a variety of designs and there are plenty to choose from! I recently bought two bands to commemorate my love of my favorite Disney film,
The Little Mermaid. I got one representing the
original animated classic and one representing the
new live-action story. With these bands, you can tap into the parks, charge items back to your
Disney Resorts Collection Hotel, and even open your hotel room door! And the latest iteration, DisneyBand+, will interact with some of the
nighttime spectaculars and even some attractions!
At this time, DisneyBands cannot be shipped to international destinations. However, there are plenty of
merchandise locations around the resort where you can purchase them, likely even at your resort hotel's gift shop! So if you want one, you can purchase it, quickly link it to your
My Disney Experience account, and you'll be all set. Remember that DisneyBand+ needs to be charged first to take advantage of the interactive features. However, it will still be able to perform the standard functions like tapping into the parks when not charged.
Please note that while I love a good DisneyBand and never travel to the resort without them, they are not necessary to enjoy the magic. You can choose to use the
Disney MagicMobile Service on your phone to enter the parks, charge items back to your hotel, and use the
My Disney Experience mobile app to
open your hotel room door! You also have the option of asking a friendly Cast Member at a
Guest Relations location outside of one of the theme parks, or at the
Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs, to give you a card to use throughout your vacation instead!
Helen, I wish you a magical vacation at the resort. If you have any other questions,
I'd be happy to help!
Make a wish and do as dreamers do,
Matt