Hello, Dave and welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your question!
There is nothing quite so enchanting as seeing the Magic of
Walt Disney World through the eyes of the littlest Mouseketeers and I hope you have a
wonderFUL vacation! Now, Dave when my kids were younger, I was constantly searching for ways to make our trips as easy and stress-free as possible. I found the
MagicBands to be a great way for little ones to gain independence when going through the turnstiles at the parks and now for using
Disney Genie+ and checking into the
Lightning Lanes at your favorite
attractions.
Dave, while definitely convenient, these do come with a cost per MagicBand, so "worth it" is relative and different for each parent (and budget). Please keep in mind that any MagicBands that you purchase won't have charging capabilities as they would not be connected to a resort reservation.
If you decide that MagicBands are the best course of action for your kids, please take a look at
THIS question and answer from Ashley about connecting MagicBands to your My Disney Experience account.
Dave, if you have any additional questions, please come on back to planDisney where we love to serve guests even more than the Fairy Godmother loves to turn mice into horses!
Lauren