Hi Rebecca,
Welcome to planDisney! At this time of year, I always wonder if Guests are surprising their families with Disney vacations as a holiday gift. Every year, I put a Disney vacation at the top of my wish list!
You are correct that there is no expedited shipping option available for MagicBand+ orders at this time. The Walt Disney World website currently states that
MagicBand+ purchases made 11 or more days prior to your arrival will be shipped to your home, and purchases made 6-10 days before your visit will be waiting for you at the Front Desk of your Disney Resort.
Once your purchase has been shipped, there may be shipping delays out of Disney’s control, so I always recommend ordering your MagicBands in advance. Since we are just a few days before Christmas, my guess is that your MagicBand+ order will not arrive before Christmas, but since there are more than 11 days before your vacation, it should arrive at your home before you leave for Disney World.
I hope this helps, Rebecca. You’re arriving in Walt Disney World just in time for the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! You can view the lineup for the
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series now, and a preview of which
artists will be showcasing their works around the World Showcase. Visit the
Disney Parks Blog in the next couple of weeks for a guide to the Food Studios around the Festival as well! If you have any more questions, please send them our way at
planDisney!
Kaitlin