Hi Rawellyn,
Welcome to planDisney! Planning a visit to
The Most Magical Place On Earth is half the fun—whether it's choosing the perfect
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, snagging those must-have dining reservations, mapping out your park days, or picking the MagicBand that matches your Disney style. I'm thrilled you're gearing up for another adventure!
To answer your question: while complimentary MagicBands are no longer included with Disney Resort hotel reservations, Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can still purchase MagicBands at a special pre-arrival discounted price through their My Disney Experience account. It's a great way to save a little bit of cash to put towards a Micky Pretzle when you arrive!
You can also shop for MagicBands on
DisneyStore.com, or—my favorite—wait until you arrive and find one that speaks to you in person! I always stop at
Disney's Pin Traders at Disney Springs the day before my park fun begins. Another go-to spot for me is the
Pin Traders – Camera Center just inside the main entrance of EPCOT. In my experience, both locations offer one of the widest selections of styles and colors.
If you decide to wait until you're on-site, no worries—linking your new MagicBand to your My Disney Experience account is easy! Just open the
My Disney Experience app, tap the menu icon (bottom right), scroll down to "MagicBands & Cards," and then select "Link Your MagicBand or Card." Tap your new band to your phone, and you're good to go.
MagicBands are one of my favorite ways to keep the magic at your fingertips—literally! You can use them to unlock your Disney Resort hotel room, enter the theme parks, check in at Lightning Lane entrances, charge food and merchandise purchases back to your Resort account, and even link your Disney PhotoPass images. It's convenience, Disney-style.
I hope this helps clear things up as you get ready for your next unforgettable trip! If you have any more questions as you plan, please come back and ask me again here at planDisney.
TTFN,
Brent