Hiya Rae,
Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney with your MagicBand question! Oh boy—how exciting that you’ll be visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth this December! It truly is one of the most wonderful times of the year to visit. From the twinkling lights along Main Street to the towering Christmas trees in the Resort lobby, the whole place transforms into a dazzling holiday wonderland.
Now, let’s dive right into your question! While
MagicBands are incredibly convenient, you don’t need one for your visit. MagicBands allow you to enter the parks, unlock your
Disney Resort room, make purchases, and even light up or interact with certain attractions and nighttime spectaculars. My daughter and I always get such a kick out of seeing ours twinkle during the fireworks or light up on
Journey into the Imagination with Figment—it’s pure Disney magic!
If you decide not to use a MagicBand, no worries at all! You have two great options:
And since you’ll be visiting during the holiday season, I have to recommend checking out EPCOT’s
International Festival of the Holidays! It’s such a merry celebration filled with festive bites, heartwarming storytellers sharing their holiday traditions from around the world, and my personal favorite—the Holiday Cookie Stroll! Collect stamps as you sample delicious cookies, and you’ll earn a sweet treat at the end.
Rae, I hope this helps you feel prepared and even more excited for your upcoming trip. If you have any additional questions, feel free to visit us again,
See ya real soon,
Christina