Hey there, Jessica! Thanks for bringing this great question to planDisney.
Your trip to
Walt Disney World Resort is only a few weeks away – can you believe it? I couldn't be more excited for you! It sounds like you're putting a finishing touch of pixie dust on your magical vacation and you're ready to select your
MagicBand or
MagicBand+. With this, you'll be able to unlock the door at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel, charge back to your room, enter the parks, and more! To me, it feels a little like a magic wand
that you wear.Jessica, if you've booked a stay at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you have the ability to purchase your MagicBand (or MagicBand+) through the Walt Disney World Resort website. To do this, log into your account online, hover your mouse over the
My Disney Experience tab, and click
My MagicBands and Cards. Scroll down to your resort reservation and click "Get Started." You'll be able to select your MagicBand and personalize it with your name. Click "Complete," then continue to checkout and complete your purchase. Ta-da! You're one step closer to your magical vacation! Of course, you can also purchase a MagicBand through
shopDisney, though not at a pre-arrival price and without the option of personalization. If you choose this option, just make sure that you
link your MagicBand to your My Disney Experience account!
Before you arrive, take a little time to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app! Combined with your MagicBand, you'll be able to unlock everything that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. The My Disney Experience app will allow you to check wait times for attractions, access
virtual queues, and even
mobile order food – my favorite! This is a great way to minimize waits and maximize the fun.
If you have any other questions, please visit us again! After all, you've got a friend in me.
See ya real soon!
Michelle