Hiya Keiko! Welcome to planDisney!
I love that being a planDisney panelist allows me to connect with Guests from all over the world! One of the main reasons that I wanted to be a part of the panel was to help Guests make the most out of their Walt Disney World vacations. There is so much that goes into a trip that any guidance can help make a great trip into a magical one!
Being that you are currently living in Japan, MagicBands cannot be shipped directly to your home. If you are staying at a Disney Resorts Hotel, it may be possible to pre-order
MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account and have them ready for you upon arrival at your resort. Since the beginning of last year, Guests living outside of the United States or Canada can no longer pre-order MagicBands before their arrival, but if you are a Hawaii resident, it's possible that you may be able to. When you log on to your My Disney Experience account, select "My MagicBands and Cards". As you scroll down, you should see an option for your "MagicBand Order". Click on "Get Started" and follow the prompts to select your bands. If you are allowed to do so, you should have the option at the end to have them waiting for you upon arrival at your resort.
If you are unable to purchase MagicBands before your trip, you can do so when you arrive onsite. The gift shop at your resort will have a small variety of options to choose from. You can also purchase them at any of the parks and resorts, or the World of Disney at Disney Springs. This will be your best bet to find the most options available to you. Once you make your purchase, you'll need to link the new bands to your
My Disney Experience account. Use the ID Code on the back of the band to do so.
Whether you decide on a MagicBand or MagicBand+ for your upcoming trip, each option will provide you with plenty of ways to simplify your stay. I love that I can use it to open my Disney Resorts room door, pay for dining and merchandise items, and use it as my park ticket. It allows me to not have to carry around a bulky wallet equipped with credit cards, room keys, and tickets. When I'm heading out to the parks, I can go knowing that my MagicBand will take care of it all!
Keiko, I hope you have a magical visit during your upcoming stay!
See ya real soon!
Greg