Hi there, Nicole!
Welcome to planDisney! It's always a treat to assist one of Mickey's Floridian neighbors. I'm so glad you stopped by! How magical that you're planning on welcoming the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort. I cannot think of a better way to manifest a 2025 filled with pixie dust!
If you're looking for a fun and convenient way to access all that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer during your vacation, then a
MagicBand or MagicBand+ will be
practically perfect! With the ability to serve as a theme park ticket, Disney Resort hotel room key, payment method, and link to Disney PhotoPass and Lightning Lane entrances, I am constantly reminded of why they are called
MagicBands. In addition to all of the uses listed above, MagicBand+ also provides users with a bit of bonus magic by interacting with select locations and experiences. Be sure to locate the
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection sculptures scattered throughout the theme parks to see what magic awaits!
At this time, Nicole, MagicBands are not included in a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package or Room Only reservation. Guests hoping to utilize these during their vacation will need to purchase MagicBands through the
Disney Store website or their My Disney Experience account. Happily,
Guests of Disney Resort hotels have access to discounted prices on select MagicBands when ordered in advance. To take advantage of this special offer you'll need to log into your
My Disney Experience account, select 'My MagicBands and Cards', and begin the order process at least 6 days before check-in. It's important to keep in mind that purchases must be made 11 or more days before the first day of your reservation to have your MagicBands shipped to your home, while purchases made 6-10 days prior will be shipped directly to your Disney Resort hotel for pickup at check-in.
If you don't see the MagicBand you're looking for online, you'll find that there are so many unique designs available for purchase at Disney Resort hotels, Disney Springs, and the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks upon arrival. Although these will not be eligible for a discount, I sometimes find it worthwhile to wait for that
practically perfect purchase.
I hope this information is helpful for you, Nicole, and that you'll come see us again at planDisney as you continue to countdown to your upcoming vacation.
We're always happy to help!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie