Hi Melinda!
Thanks for your question. Australia is one of the countries on my all-time bucket list to visit! If the stars align, perhaps some day I will get the chance. For now, I'll just have to dream being there watching the country's beautiful landscape and culture on my variety travel shows on television! :-)
If you're staying at one of the fine
Disney World Resorts, you will absolutely receive new
Disney MagicBands, so no worries if you're unable to locate the old one's. As you mentioned, they will be sent to the resort Front Desk area for pick up. Be sure to go to "MyDisneyExperience" from the
DisneyWorld.com homepage, login (you'll need to register if you've never logged in before), and select the type of MagicBands you'd like to wear under "My MagicBands and Cards." They have complimentary bands or the more customized variety at a nominal cost.
Safe travels, and wishing you forever memories at
Disney World!
Terry