Hi there, Kathy, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you're here today with this great question about your upcoming vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth! It's the perfect time to think about details like
MagicBands that will make your visit feel seamless.
Kathy, I often wonder about the difference between the merchandise that I see in person at Walt Disney World Resort and the items I see available for purchase online. I do think that, generally, most of what you will see in merchandise locations is available
online. However, there are some items - certain MagicBands included - that I've only seen in person. Perhaps they were older versions that were available online at one point, with very little leftover stock still available, but I'm not fully sure.
MagicBand designs change from time to time, so if you see one you like, I advise you to scoop it up before it sells out without notice. Similarly, if you see an item you'd like to buy at a gift shop in a
Disney Theme Park, go ahead and buy it, because you can't guarantee you'll see it anywhere else! I've made that mistake before and learned my lesson!
When it comes to MagicBands, I love a good solid color. Pink is my go-to, and it coordinates with most everything I wear. My kids, however, love to have their favorite Disney Characters featured on their MagicBand. I'm not much of a watch wearer in my every day life, but wearing a MagicBand on vacation is a non-negotiable for me. It makes everything so much more convenient! From tapping in at park entry to making purchases and charging them to my
Disney Resorts Collection hotel room, it saves me time and effort throughout the day. You can't go wrong with any of the designs, and you'll love the features and convenience of your MagicBand!
Kathy, I hope this is helpful to you as you make your plans. Please stop back by
planDisney anytime with questions you have as you continue to count down to your arrival!
See you real soon!
Jennifer