Hi Allison! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
You will be activating your
Walt Disney World Annual Passes soon and I know how exciting that is! There are so many
amazing benefits that come with being an Annual Passholder and I'm sure you will love it as much as my family does!
When you purchased your Annual Pass online, you should have received a confirmation certificate (probably sent via email). You will bring this, a photo ID, and proof of residency (if you purchased a Florida resident annual pass) to any Walt Disney World theme park ticket window or Guest Relations in Disney Springs to
activate your Annual Pass. This is a surprisingly easy and quick process in my experience! You will receive an Annual Pass card that can be used immediately to enter the theme parks (as long as there isn't a blockout date, of course).
Once your Annual Pass is activated, you can go online to
customize your MagicBand. This will be shipped to you shortly after you customize it online. Unfortunately, you won't be able to pick up your complimentary MagicBand when you are in the theme parks, but you are welcome to purchase one while you are there if you want one right away. Even when you receive your MagicBands, I recommend bringing your Annual Pass card with you during your visits. You will need to show it to receive Passholder discounts, so it is important to have it!
I hope this helps with your planning, Allison! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha