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  • On Dec 27, 2023
    Meaghan from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! We are planning a trip for next fall, my children will be 3 and 5. Do we have to get a magic band for them or can I scan for them on my band? I know they won’t keep them on and I don’t want to worry about the card

    Hey there, Meaghan! Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you've stopped by with such a great planning question.

    I couldn't be more excited to see that the magic of Walt Disney World Resort is calling, and you're answering the call by planning a magical family adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth. How exciting! There is nothing like seeing the magic through the eyes of little ones. Watching my daughter on her first Disney vacation was unforgettable ... and so was losing her first MagicBand. I'm more than happy to help you avoid this not-so-magical mistake. 

    Since your MagicBand is linked to you and your tickets only, you won't be able to use your MagicBand or MagicBand+ to tap your little Mousketeers into the theme parks. But Hakuna Matata! It means "no worries." You can avoid getting MagicBands or physical ticket cards for your kids by using the Disney MagicMobile Service on your smartphone.

    Just log into your My Disney Experience app, tap the three-line menu icon at the bottom of the screen and then the "Disney MagicMobile" tile. Tap the plus sign at the top of the screen to create Disney MagicMobile Passes for your little ones and add them to your mobile device's digital wallet. Then, when you arrive at the theme parks, you can scan the Passes for your kiddos, and bibbidi ... bobbidi ... boo! It's magic time!

    Meaghan, be sure to keep a close eye on the Disney Parks Blog as your family adventure approaches for information on Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the spooky season snacks and much more. And stop by planDisney any time with any questions you have along the way. It's time to get this planning party started!

    I hope this helps, Meaghan, and I hope you and your family have the most magical and memorable time! 

    Blue skies and sunshine,

    Mandy
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Meet the Panelist: Mandy, Louisiana

I'm Mandy - Louisiana girl, wife, Mommy and lover of all things Disney. Walt Disney World Resort is my family's happy place, and our vacations are equal parts rope-drop thrilling and poolside chilling. For us, the best things in life aren't things at all, and we believe in investing in experiences and making magical memories together. Our Disney Vacation Club Membership has been our investment into a lifetime of unforgettable family fun. It's our key to the magic, and I can't wait to help you unlock yours! Learn More About Mandy

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