Hi Malcolm, and welcome to planDisney! Can you believe that your magical holiday is just one week away?! So let’s chat about securing
Disney Bands for your visit.
I double-checked with a Cast Member, and they confirmed that international guests aren’t able to pre-order Disney Bands, including for pickup at your
resort hotel.
However, I’ve found that the selection of Disney Bands is much larger in-person at Disney World. So it’ll be easier to find the practically perfect design for everyone in your crew. You’ll find them for sale in gift shops at resort hotels and all four theme parks. Recently I even saw a few for sale at the Orlando airport Disney stores. They only had a few available there, but it’s an option if you want to buy one before you arrive at Disney World!
I love how convenient Disney Bands make scanning into theme parks and
Lightning Lane entrances, linking
PhotoPass pictures, opening your Disney resort hotel room, and charging purchases. But Disney Bands also unlock lots of fun interactive games and surprises throughout Disney World.
My family loves to look for all the
Disney Fab 50 Character statues around the theme parks. The newer Disney Bands light up and buzz when you get close to the statues, and you can wave the band on your wrist for a little surprise! The other game my family likes to play is
Batuu Bounty Hunters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll use your Disney Band along with the
Play Disney Parks app to look for bounties and complete missions. It’s such a fun way to explore all the nooks and crannies in Black Spire Outpost!
I’m wishing you the most magical holiday at Disney World next week! And if you have any other questions, you’re always welcome back at planDisney.
JoAnna