Hi, Catherine!
Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is just around the corner! Pretty soon you'll be celebrating with Mickey Mouse and friends at the Most Magical Place on Earth! As my pal, Mickey, would say, "Oh, Boy!"
If you pre-purchased your tickets, you'll need to stop by a
Guest Relations window or the
Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs in order to pick up your physical tickets once you arrive. You can use these physical tickets during your stay or purchase MagicBands to use. The choice is really up to you, and which you prefer. Since you are not staying at a
Disney Resort Hotel, you won't be able to use your MagicBand+ to purchase with or to unlock your resort room door, but it still has a few benefits that I believe are worth having.
The first is convenience. Instead of having to pull out your ticket to enter the theme parks, at each
Lightning Lane entrance, or with a
Disney PhotoPass Service photographers, you simply touch your MagicBand+ that's conveniently strapped to your wrist. For my kiddos, especially, it makes park days just a little easier not having to keep track of their ticket. Next, it's fun to pick out a design that suits your style and they make a great memento of your magical vacation. Last, you'll be able to use them again on your next vacation!
Whichever you decide will be wonderful, Catherine! While I think the MagicBand+ is more advantageous, it won't make the trip any more magical, so if it doesn't make sense for your budget, or you'd rather use the physical tickets, don't worry. You can also find tips online for how to easily keep track of your ticket while in the parks as well.
Have a fantastic vacation, Catherine. If there is anything else we are able to assist you with, please let us know.
Magical Wishes,
Lauren