Welcome to planDisney, Ed! I'm so glad to be able to answer your question today. A
MagicBand+ is a great addition to your Walt Disney World vacation. With a quick tap, your band gets you into the parks, grants you access to your
Lightning Lane selections, links
PhotoPass photos, and, if you're staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, you can unlock your room and charge purchases to your room folio. It really does open up a whole new world of convenience for you!
If you want to order a MagicBand+ before your trip next week, you need to act pretty quickly. MagicBand+ purchases made 6-10 days prior to your reservation will be shipped to your
Disney Resort Hotel for pick-up. So if you order by Saturday, September 27, your band will be sent to your resort and waiting for you at check-in. When you arrive, just swing by the front desk to pick it up!
If you miss that date, no worries at all, you can buy a MagicBand+ once you're at Walt Disney World. Most resort shops and many merchandise locations in the parks carry a wide selection of colors and character designs. After purchase, follow the included instructions to link it to your
My Disney Experience account, and you're ready to tap in minutes!
I've got a few tips for you for a smooth start with your MagicBand+. Make sure your tickets and resort reservation are already linked in My Disney Experience, and keep your band charged using the included charger. If your MagicBand's battery runs low or dies, the tap-to-enter and tap-to-pay features will still work, but the lights and interactive features won't, so if you want to enjoy those extra benefits, make sure to keep that battery charged!
I hope this answers your question, Ed, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica