Hi Christina,
Thanks for coming to planDisney with your planning question! I know your vacation is coming soon, and you may even be doing a little packing already. MagicBands are one item you can use throughout your entire vacation, so I’m glad you’re planning ahead.
At this time,
MagicBand+ orders cannot be shipped internationally, so you won’t be able to order your MagicBand+ in advance. Don’t worry, Christina, you can still purchase a MagicBand+ upon your arrival in the US. If you are flying into Orlando International Airport, you may find a MagicBand+ at the Disney store in the airport. You can also purchase your MagicBand+ in your Disney Resort, at Disney Springs, or in one of the
shopping locations in the theme parks. In my opinion, the greatest selection of MagicBand+ designs will be at
World of Disney in Disney Springs or one of the theme park shops. The MagicBand+ can be easily connected to your My Disney Experience account after purchasing, although I recommend charging it overnight between park days.
If you choose not to purchase a MagicBand+, you can set up
Disney MagicMobile Service on your phone. With a MagicMobile pass, you can use your mobile device or Apple Watch to enter theme parks, collect Disney PhotoPass photos, and redeem
Lightning Lanes. I love wearing my MagicBand+, but it's also nice to have the MagicMobile Pass as an option.
I hope this helped, Christina! I wish I had a Lightning Lane to get to vacation, but counting down for those last few days can be fun, too. If you have any more questions before you visit Walt Disney World, we’ll be here to help at
planDisney!
Kaitlin