Hi Lindsey!
Welcome to planDisney! Disney's
MagicBands have made our trips to
Walt Disney World so much easier. Instead of having to fumble in my bag (because, of course, parents hold everything!) for everyone's tickets, we just have to tap in with our MagicBand. Each one of us can customize our MagicBand so it represents either our favorite character, resort, or attraction, and we all can purchase items, from snacks to merchandise, using our MagicBands.
Lindsey, while the system may prompt you to assign a MagicBand to her, I assure you she does not need one. Children 3 and under are not required to have a ticket when entering the parks and are considered Guests of Walt when at Walt Disney World. You can opt to decline a MagicBand for her when making your selections. When you click on "choose MagicBands," in your
My Disney Experience Account, you will see your profiles, and you can click on each profile to then customize your MagicBands. Right below the name of each profile is a link that says "decline a New MagicBand." You can click on this to remove the MagicBand option for your daughter. Be sure to check the MagicBand options often as they do change throughout the year, including the availability of limited edition ones.
Hope this helps you plan your magical vacation!
Malanie