Hello and welcome to planDisney, Sarah!
We are thrilled to answer your first question and help you create magical memories for your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort holiday. You have certainly come to the right place for pixie-dusted tips and advice!
Guests visiting from the United Kingdom cannot purchase a MagicBand+ or a MagicBand at special pre-arrival prices because they are currently not shipped internationally. However, upon arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort, you will be able to buy MagicBands at several merchandise locations at all four theme parks,
Disney Springs, and
Disney Resorts Collection hotels. Depending on the time your flight lands at Orlando International Airport, you may even stop by the Magic of Disney stores located at the airport to check their MagicBand selections, but if you have time to visit Disney Springs before heading to the parks, be sure to check out the MagicBands available at
World of Disney store.
To be eligible for discounts on merchandise, you need to be an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club member, for example. Another option is checking if any discounted MagicBands are available for sale on shopDisney.com before your visit and having them delivered to your Disney Resort hotel. Please note that a $6 fee will be charged for each package delivered to your hotel on your behalf (price subject to change). If you decide not to use a MagicBand, you can stop by
Front Desk at your resort to request a Key to the World card or use the My Disney Experience app to create a Disney MagicMobile pass and use your mobile device to enter the parks (with valid admission).
I hope this information is helpful, Sarah. Come back to visit us if you have additional questions, and have a magical visit to the Walt Disney World Resort!
Best Disney wishes,
Thiana