Hey, Pat! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney!
Even if you're not staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, you can absolutely link your tickets to your
MagicBand and your My Disney Experience account. You'll then be all set for a smooth and magical park day.
How to Link Your Tickets to Your MagicBand:
Log in to your
My Disney Experience account on the app or desktop.
Navigate to “My Plans” or “Tickets and Passes.”
Click on “Link Tickets” and enter the ticket ID number found in your confirmation email or on the back of your physical ticket.
Once your ticket is linked to your account, go to “My MagicBands and Cards.”
Select the MagicBand you'd like to use and make sure it’s assigned to the same person as the linked ticket.
That’s it! Once everything is connected, your MagicBand acts as your park ticket. You’ll be able to tap in at the entrance and even use it for things like
Lightning Lane entrances (if applicable).
And don’t forget: if you’re using a MagicBand+, make sure it’s charged and updated before you head to the parks.
For your Photopass, you'll just tap your MagicBand with the Cast Member, and those pictures will appear in your My Disney Experience account. I also recommend purchasing PhotoPass before your visit to the park. It just ensures that all of your photos are ready for you to download as soon as you take them.
Have an amazing Disney vacation! Stop by and see us again if you have more questions.
Toodles,
Korliss