Hi Lucy,
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with this thoughtful question about your upcoming Walt Disney World visit.
MagicBand+ is such a convenient accessory. I consider it a “pro upgrade” because it makes so many things easier during your visit, especially for families. Once linked, everyone’s park tickets will be connected to their MagicBand+, so no fumbling for tickets on your device while entering the parks. Just tap at the tapstile and scan your finger. If you plan to purchase
Lightning Lane passes, MagicBand+ makes that a breeze, too. Making merchandise and food purchases? Select a payment card to link to your MagicBand+ and create a PIN number and enjoy hassle-free, secure purchasing across the resort with your band for the duration of your vacation.
Lucy, you can purchase MagicBand+ online prior to your vacation at the
Disney Store website. You’ll just need to follow
these simple instructions for using
Mail Services to send a package to yourself at your resort hotel as a guest. Packages will be held for you by the resort until you arrive and pay a small handling fee to either pick them up or have them brought to your room.
One thing I want you to consider as you plan - you really won’t have a clear sense of when your MagicBand+ purchase will arrive. I’ll admit that the Disney Store usually has
pretty fast shipping, but when you’ll receive your package will depend on when you ordered it and other variables. Give some thought to purchasing your MagicBands when you arrive at Walt Disney World. Your resort hotel will have a small assortment available for purchase and Disney Parks retail locations will usually have many options available. If you purchase them in-person when you arrive, you can quickly link them and use them right away. This eliminates the risk of having bands arrive after your first park day.
I hope this information is helpful, Lucy. If you have additional questions about your Disney World visit, please stop by and visit us here at planDisney again. Until then, TTFN… ta-ta for now!
Sakinah