Welcome to planDisney, Sarah. It’s great that you found us here. We’re always happy to help Guests make some extra magic on their upcoming trips to the
Walt Disney World Resort.
MagicBands are such a great add-on to enhance your trip, especially the latest version,
MagicBand+. I still get a little thrill when I feel the vibrations on my wrist on select attractions or when passing one of the interactive
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection statues. And of course, looking down and seeing it interact with the nighttime spectaculars, especially my favorite,
Luminous The Symphony of Us at
EPCOT, is always exciting. Plus, they just make it easier to charge food and merchandise to your Disney Resorts Collection Hotel room, tap into the parks, use as a room key, and redeem any
Lightning Lanes you may have purchased.
Currently, there is no discount on MagicBands when staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel. However, while not guarantees, the
Disney Store does sometimes run sales on select MagicBands, and I have seen some MagicBands go on sale at various times at certain
merchandise locations. I got my
Wish-themed MagicBand+ at the resort for a great price, and it’s one of my absolute favorites.
If you'll be at the resort on or after March 4, 2026, make sure you check out the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. It’s rapidly become my favorite festival. There’s just something magical in the air with all the character topiaries and beautiful flower displays. And don’t forget about the delicious offerings at the Outdoor Kitchens.
You’ll also want to check out the recently opened
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! attraction in
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. As Gazelle reminds us in
Zootopia, “Try everything,” and this attraction really captures that same spirit of joy and possibility. It’s fun, funny, and a true feel-good 4D experience that fits perfectly in a theme park celebrating nature, diverse biomes, and animal life from around the world. After all, no matter your size or species, every creature can make a big difference, and that hopeful message is exactly what makes this show such a perfect fit for Animal Kingdom.
Sarah, have a wild time that can't be tamed! If you have any other questions,
I'm here for you.
Turn the floor into a zoo,
Matt