Hi Jen!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney! It sounds like you're getting ready for a magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation and you've picked a fantastic place to call your vacation "home!" Whether you're planning to enjoy the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel or the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, you'll be staying in the heart of the magic on
Disney's BoardWalk!
MagicBands are a great addition to a Walt Disney World Resort vacation and the new MagicBand+ will allow you to interact with the theme parks in all new ways! Guests who are staying at
hotels that are part of the Disney Resorts Collection can purchase MagicBands in advance of their vacation at a special discounted pre-arrival price. Unfortunately, while the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels are located along Disney's BoardWalk, they aren't part of the Disney Resorts Collection and you won't have access to the pre-arrival discount for your MagicBands. However, you can still
purchase MagicBands online from shopDisney before your trip or from one of the shops throughout Walt Disney World Resort once you start your vacation!
Jen, be sure to download the
My Disney Experience mobile app for your trip. It's my favorite way to manage our vacation plans and entitlements both while we are preparing for our trip and while we're enjoying Walt Disney World Resort!
Feel free to come back to see us if you have additional questions. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal