Hi there, Shannan! It's so nice to see you again here at planDisney!
Your vacation countdown is starting to get shorter and shorter. Before you know it, the big day will be here and you'll be on your way to the Walt Disney World Resort! Can you believe it?
When it comes to making your grand entrance into the theme parks, you have a few different options to choose from. Lots of Guests love to use
MagicBands, which are really fun and convenient, but absolutely not necessary. If you're staying in a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you should have had the option to purchase MagicBands for your party at a discounted price when you made your reservation. On the other hand, if you plan to stay offsite this time, you can still
buy a MagicBand in many shops around the Walt Disney World Resort and link it to your
My Disney Experience account. That will activate your band so you can use it for park entry.
But remember, the MagicBand option is, well...optional! You can also use an Admission Card, which you can pick up at the ticket windows or
Guest Relations before you head into your first theme park. Just be sure to have your confirmation email and the credit card you used to purchase the tickets, and you'll be ready to go!
One other fun choice is
Disney's brand new MagicMobile service that puts your ticket right on your smartphone! Start by entering your ticket confirmation info into your
My Disney Experience app, then click on the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner of your screen. From there, click on the "Disney MagicMobile" tile and follow the prompts to add your tickets to your electronic wallet. Then when you arrive at the parks, all you need to do is hold your phone to the touchpoint, and you're in!
I hope this information was helpful for you, Shannan. Have an absolutely magical Walt Disney World vacation, and please come back and see us again real soon!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.