Hi Adam, welcome to planDisney!
Thanks for reaching out with your question! It looks like your trip is just around the corner, so let’s dive right in so you can start getting excited about your visit to
The Most Magical Place On Earth!
While having a
MagicBand+ for each of your kids isn’t absolutely necessary, I’ll be honest—those little bands can make your Disney experience much easier and even more fun for the kiddos! Without sounding cliché, watching their faces light up when their MagicBand+ interacts with rides or firework shows is magical.
A MagicBand+ can be used for all sorts of things, like unlocking your
Disney Resort hotel room, tapping into the theme parks, and making food and merchandise purchases. If you plan on purchasing the Lightning Lane Multi Pass or the Lightning Lane Single Pass or have snagged a Virtual Queue boarding group, the MagicBand+ makes tapping into Lightning Lanes a breeze, too. The convenience factor is huge, especially when everyone has their own band.
But beyond the practical side, there’s something really special about watching your kids light up as they get to use their MagicBands just like the grown-ups. They’ll feel like they’re part of the magic in a whole new way, and those little moments make the trip unforgettable. The image of my boys running down the hallway at
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to unlock the room for us is burned into my memory, bringing a smile to my face just thinking about it.
Now, if you decide not to get MagicBands for everyone, don’t worry—you can still manage everything through the
My Disney Experience app. Disney
MagicMobile is another excellent option, letting you do almost everything a MagicBand+ can do from your phone. But if you’re looking for that extra touch of Disney magic (and some pretty big smiles from your kids), having a band for each of them might be worth it.
Let me recommend some of my favorite shopping places if this has persuaded you to outfit your crew with MagicBands. Aside from ordering through your MyDisney account, the My Disney Experience app, or the Disney Store, my favorite locations at Disney World are in
EPCOT at Pin Traders – Camera Center and the
Pin Traders location at Disney Springs. Both have plenty of great options!
I hope this helps, Adam. If you have any more questions as you prepare for your trip,
feel free to ask.
Cheers,
Brent