Welcome to planDisney, Karen! I'm excited to chat with you today about the most magical accessory on Earth - the MagicBand! I've acquired quite a collection of these bands over the years; a collection that just might rival Ariel's trove of treasures under the sea, to be honest!
There are a few options for Guests to purchase
MagicBands, so let's dive into all of them so you can find the MagicBand that's perfect for you! If you have booked a
Disney vacation package, which bundles your
Disney Resort hotel reservation and your
Theme Park Tickets, you are eligible to purchase MagicBands in advance of your visit at a discounted price. To do this, log into your
My Disney Experience account and you will find an option to select your MagicBands attached to your reservation. Once you click on
make your selection, you will have the opportunity to select a MagicBand for each member of your reservation party from the current inventory. Please note that inventory for pre-arrivals is always changing, and you can make your selections up to 11 days in advance to have them shipped to your home address. If you make your selections between 6 and 10 days prior to check-in, the bands will be shipped directly to your Disney Resort hotel for pick-up when you arrive.
If you didn't book your vacation as a package, Karen, you still have some options to purchase MagicBands before you arrive online from the
Disney Store. Some Guests who book vacation packages might even choose to purchase online if they prefer a specific design or character! If you do not purchase your bands in advance, you can also find an assortment of options available throughout the Disney Resort hotel gift shops and retail locations at all four Theme Parks, as well as
World of Disney in Disney Springs!
Karen, I hope this helps you to find the perfect MagicBand for your visit! With so many uses like tapping into the parks and Lightning Lane entrances, easily connecting all of your vacation and attraction photos, and even interacting with nighttime shows and select attractions, this fun little accessory keeps the magic alive in so many ways!
Magic Awaits,
Alison