Hi Mark!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney! You are going to love staying at the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel. I love that this hotel is right in the heart of the Disney magic, allowing you to take advantage of convenient, complimentary bus or water transportation to all of the theme parks. Plus, since your vacation "home" is right on
Disney's BoardWalk, you'll easily be able to enjoy all of the dining and entertainment located in this beautiful area of the resort.
Unfortunately, since the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel is not part of the Disney Resorts Collection, you won't be able to use
MagicBands to access your hotel room. However, MagicBands will give you access to your
theme park tickets,
Lightning Lane reservations, and
Disney PhotoPass account. If you have utilized the
Disney MagicMobile Service to add your theme park tickets to your Apple Wallet, then you're all set to use your phone to enter the theme parks and access your Lightning Lane reservations. You're also welcome to visit
Guest Relations to pick up a complimentary ticket card if you would like a backup.
Mark, as you continue preparing for your upcoming trip, be sure to follow the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest announcements. Have you seen that
Characters have returned to giving hugs and autographs to Guests? There are so many new and returning experiences headed to Walt Disney World Resort that you will be able to enjoy and the blog is the perfect way to way on top of the latest info. Feel free to come back to see us if you have additional questions as you continue planning! T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal