Hi Helen and welcome back to planDisney.
It is always a pleasure to be able to assist a fellow Brit with the planning of a trip to my favourite holiday destination -
Walt Disney World! As your visit is just a couple of months away, now is a great time to start planning so, with that in mind, let's get straight on with answering your question.
Firstly, let me start by saying that Magic Bands (or
Disney Bands as they are referred to here in the UK) are so super convenient to use during your stay. You can use them to enter the Disney Parks, unlock your Disney Resort hotel door, charge food and merchandise purchases to the payment card on file at your Disney Resort hotel room, redeem
Lightning Lane passes and collect your
Memory Maker photos - all with a mere tap of your wrist!
Whilst it is not currently possible to purchase Disney Bands here in the UK and similarly, band orders cannot be shipped internationally, you can absolutely purchase them upon your arrival at Walt Disney World.
Disney Bands are available for purchase in many different locations, including World of Disney and Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs, as well as select Disney Resort hotel shops. In my experience, there is always a great selection available to choose from at
Disney's Pin Traders. My daughter picked out a lovely design from here during our last visit.
I hope that this has answered your question, Helen. Please feel free to re-visit us here at planDisney if we can be of any further help with the planning of your upcoming trip. You can even
ask me a question directly.
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!
Emma