Hi Jessica,
We are delighted to see you stopping by planDisney!
My entire family would shout YES, you should
order a MagicBand! As the voice of reason, however, I shall say that you do not have to order a
MagicBand. We love MagicBands because they make park entry super easy, they function as our room key to our Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and we can use them to scan with
Disney PhotoPass photographers to ensure that all of our photos are linked to our
My Disney Experience account. Even though we are always on a budget, I must admit that I just ordered Marvel MagicBands for us!
As you consider your options, know that you can order MagicBands in a range of prices. So, pick some cute ones that fit your budget. If you choose not to order MagicBands, be sure to download the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. You can use the mobile app to unlock your resort hotel room door and you can use your admission card or PhotoPass card to scan with Disney PhotoPass photographers.
If you have an upcoming Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation, go into My Disney Experience, click on My MagicBands and Cards. From there, you should be able to check the status of your MagicBands or order new ones. I suggest that you scroll through your options, including the options through shopDisney. On our last trip, we ordered matching family MagicBands but, most often we each order a different MagicBand.
Jessica, I hope this helps! Remember to review the
operational updates prior to your visit! In the meantime, check your super-suit style and get ready for your next
Incredible Disney Day!
Magic and memories,
Donyell