Ahoy there, Kristin!
Aye! The DisneyBand+ will surely enhance your experience aboard the Disney Cruise Line on select itineraries in many magical ways. It sounds like you have also taken care of the first important step for enabling that magic: linking your DisneyBand+ to your account on the Disney Cruise Line site from the DisneyBand+ & More page. When you check in for your cruise at the port, a terminal agent will finalize the activation for your band. That will enable you to use your DisneyBand+ to unlock your stateroom door and make purchases at lounges and shops aboard your ship. And really, that is all that is necessary for your band to operate as needed during your Disney Cruise Line vacation.
To take things a step further, you may also use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to pair your DisneyBand+ with your mobile device. This optional step unlocks additional features that may be of interest to you. One feature is the ability to download and install the latest firmware updates for your DisneyBand+ so that its performance is as optimized as possible. Other features include the ability to customize your band with custom light-up themes, change the brightness and vibration settings, and the ability to interact with select experiences while onboard.
These additional DisneyBand+ pairing and customization features will be available to you once you connect your mobile device to the DCL-GUEST onboard Wi-Fi service onboard your ship. You may connect to the onboard Wi-Fi with or without a Wireless Internet Access package. In many embarkation terminals, you may even be able to access the DCL-GUEST Wi-Fi while you are waiting for your specific Boarding Group to be called.
Tony's Tip: Be sure to keep your DisneyBand+ charged and turned on so you can enjoy the many magical surprises throughout the ship. Especially during shows like those on Pirate Night, the band will light up and interact with the show to enhance your experience. Select lounges such as the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish, Skyline aboard the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream, and other lounges also feature engaging interactions with your band.
Enjoy all the magic of your Disney Cruise Line adventure, Kristin. And please stop by planDisney again if there is anything else we can help with.
~Tony