Hey Dean and welcome to planDisney!
Your magical adventure is racing here faster than Mr. Toad on one of his wild rides. I know you will have a wonderful trip across the pond to visit all your favorite Disney characters.
Disney bands (as they are referred to in the United Kingdom) or MagicBands (as they are referred to in the United States) are only available for pre-order and shipping with your Disney Resort Hotel Package if you are a resident of the United States. Guests from outside the United States may order MagicBands from
shopDisney and have them delivered to the
Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Just be sure to write "GUEST" before your name and your arrival date (Month/Day/Year) after your name when you enter the shipping address. Cast Members will store your package until you check in for your stay.
I recommend you wait till you arrive to make the purchase since the Disney band provides a little added benefit prior to arrival. Just visit any merchandise location throughout Walt Disney World Resort and purchase a Disney/MagicBand. There are so many designs. My favorites purchase locations are the
Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park, the
Creations Shop at EPCOT,
Celebrity 5 & 10 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and
World of Disney at Disney Springs. At
Disney Springs, be sure to watch out for Stitch, he may have a little surprise for you if you stand in front of him too long.
Disney's All-Star Resorts rooms are sleek and provide what you need to pep up your morning with coffee service and refrigerate some leftovers. Coffee service includes disposable cups and lids, creamer and sweeteners, stirrers, an assortment of teas, and the delicious Joffrey's coffee to be used with the double-sided Cuisinart single-serve coffee maker. These items may be refilled daily as you need them or you may call housekeeping for additional items.
There are no microwaves in the rooms but there are several in the food court located inside the lobby of each Resort Hotel:
World Premier Food Court,
Intermission Food Court, and
End Zone Food Court.
planDisney Pro Tip: The food courts at Disney's All-Star Resorts participate in
Mobile Ordering through the
My Disney Experience app. Order your meal, a snack, or just a beverage then stroll in to pick up your order when it is ready for you. It is perfect for those mornings when we want Mickey Waffles, coffee, and a parfait.
Dean, I am glad you reached out to planDisney. Please
write me back directly with any follow-up questions about your magical May Disney adventure.
Enjoy making many Magical Memories.
~Jason