Welcome to planDisney, Meaghan! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question today.
MagicBands are such a fun and convenient part of the Disney World experience, so I totally get wanting to take full advantage of them on your upcoming trip this fall!
When it comes to charging purchases with a MagicBand, that feature is only available to guests who are staying at a
Disney Resort Hotel. That's because MagicBand charging is connected directly to your resort room folio, and Disney Resort guests can set up charging privileges by linking a credit card to their room account and assigning a PIN for secure purchases.
Since
Good Neighbor Hotels aren't operated by Disney, they don't use the same system, so unfortunately, you won't be able to charge purchases to your hotel room using your MagicBand if you're staying off-site. But, don't worry, you can still use your MagicBand for plenty of other convenient features like park entry,
Lightning Lane access, and linking
PhotoPass pictures!
If you want a similar level of convenience when it comes to purchases, I'd recommend using a tap-to-pay feature in your phone's mobile wallet, which is accepted all throughout the parks and resorts. And, of course,
Disney Gift Cards are another great option, especially if you like to set a budget ahead of time!
I hope this answers your question, Meaghan, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica