Hey there, Melissa! Welcome to planDisney! I'm so happy that you've stopped by with your vacation planning question.
Before you know it, you'll be arriving at The Most Magical Place on Earth, ready to begin your magical adventure. How exciting! As someone who
must pre-order a new MagicBand for every
Walt Disney World Resort vacation, I definitely understand your excitement and eagerness to shop and order early. But Hakuna Matata! It means "no worries!" My motto is that you can never have too many MagicBands, and I choose my Band to match the day's theme park and outfit. As a MagicBand collector, I, too, am
super excited about the release of
the new MagicBand+ this summer, and I'm thrilled to answer your question!
Doesn't the new MagicBand+ look so fun and cool?! With the Bands, you will be able to go on a scavenger hunt and interact with the 50th Anniversary golden sculptures, find hidden bounties around Black Spire Outpost in
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, watch the lights of your MagicBand+ dance along with the nighttime spectaculars, and more! I can't wait to see everything that the Bands can do, and I love that you're excited about them, too! Unfortunately, Disney Resort Hotel Guests only get one discounted, pre-arrival MagicBand selection, and once the order is placed, there are no returns or exchanges. I know that isn't the answer you wanted to hear, but let's look at the bright side! Now you can check out everything that the new MagicBand+ can do and decide if you want to buy them once you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort. There will be super easy instructions to link the Band to your My Disney Experience account. I have a feeling that even though you will have to pay full price for the MagicBand+, it will be totally worth it!
While I know this was not the answer you were hoping for, I hope it was at least helpful, Melissa. I am wishing you the most magical time on your pixie-dusted vacation! Please stop by any time with any planning questions you may have along the way. You've got a friend in me!
I hope to see ya real soon,
Mandy