Hey there, Dianne!
Thanks for coming to see us here at planDisney! I'm excited for you that you'll soon be on your way to Walt Disney World Resort!
Currently, to enter a theme park, you will need either a
MagicBand with your linked theme park admission ticket, or a ticket card itself. In your case, since you're not planning to use MagicBands, you could pick up your ticket cards at a Guest Relations Window, which you'll find located just outside the entry to each of the theme parks. You can also visit the
Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs and pick up your ticket cards there.
Keep in mind that you'll also want to be sure to make your theme park reservations using the
Disney Park Pass system. You'll need both valid theme park admission and theme park reservation for theme park entry.
The good news is that Walt Disney World Resort just recently announced its new
Disney MagicMobile service which will allow Guests to use their mobile device for theme park entry. While the launch dates for the Disney MagicMobile service have not been announced, I think it's going to offer a cool and convenient feature!
Dianne, here's wishing you a fun visit to Walt Disney World Resort. Enjoy all that magic that awaits you!
Jerry