![]() No need to fumble with your phone because everything is on your wrist. Long story short, MagicBands make your Disney vacation, especially if you are traveling with toddlers, a lot easier. Tap to load photos (if you purchased Memory Maker or plan to purchase pictures from Photopass).Tap to make purchases at all Disney Parks ( Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot) stores, hotels, and restaurants (in Orlando).Tap to redeem a Lightning Lane reservation (if your purchased Genie+).Tap to enter the park (if your ticket is linked to your MyDisney experience account).Tap to open your hotel room (if you are staying at a Disney property).Here are all the things you can do with your MagicBand or MagicBand+. MagicBands have RFID chips (similar to credit cards) inside the band that communicate with computers, credit card machines, and entry stands. You can think of magicbands as credit cards on your wrist. Related Post: How Many Disney Parks are There? How Do MagicBands Work? We watched other guests with MagicBands scan and go in less than 20 seconds. MagicBands are certainly a lot faster and easier. When we got on the Dumbo ride, we had to ask a cast member to help because it wasn’t working. I had to switch between tickets and had to try to scan a few times for it to take. I can tell you from experience that using a phone gets annoying, drains your battery, and clogs the Lighting Lane. We used my phone (MagicMobile) to make purchases using the MyExperience app and for Lightning Lane. When we went to Disney World last year, we decided against purchasing MagicBands because we were on a strict budget. There are lots of ways to use technology while at Disney World. MagicBands are not required when visiting Disney World. Setting up our son’s new MagicBand+ All setup and ready to use Are MagicBands required? Note: Link your MagicBands using the My Disney Experience app. I got the band style I wanted after a few days when the MadicBand stock was updated online. Some styles may be unavailable but check regularly. If you want a MagicBand, you must purchase it as part of your package (if you are a Disney guest), on Amazon, at gift shops near Disney World (including Disney Springs and Disney properties), or shopDisney.ĭisney is experiencing supply issues. Read More: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween with Toddlers Where do you purchase MagicBands?ĭisney guests used to receive complimentary MagicBands, but that is no longer the case. If you purchase as part of a Disney stay, you will get $10 off the prices above. The solid color MagicBands are $20, Disney License MagicBands are $25-$40, and MagicBands+ are $35-$45, depending on the design. Guests receive a $10 discount from the market price. As a guest, you can buy MagicBands as part of your package at a discounted price. The cost of MagicBands depends on where you purchase. I was not happy to pay additional money for a MagicBand, but in our case, it made sense. There's no crying at the Magic Kingdom, so quickly resolved.For many, a trip to Disney World is already a tough financial pill to swallow. ![]() This is useful when someone in your party loses their Magic Band somewhere between Peter Pan's Flight and It's a Small World. Last but not least, you will need to create a My Disney Experience account. If you want to buy one in person, select Disney resorts and some shops at Disney Springs will sell them. So in short, if you are staying at a Walt Disney World resort, every guest will receive a Magic Band at no charge. I am a Annual Passport holder, so another Magic Band was mailed to my home address once the pass was activated in person. In July I stayed at Grand Floridian Villas via Disney Vacation Club and the Magic Bands were mailed to home address a week or two prior to the stay. ![]() Magic Bands do not work at the hotel (to open your hotel room, so none are provided) and I purchased one on-line to have prior to my first visit. In June and again in August, I stayed at The Swan & Dolphin Resort which is on Disney property but not Disney owned. They can be activated once tickets are purchased and linked together. You get Magic Bands in a variety of ways, but easiest is on-line from Disney Store. Hilton Grand Vacations Hotels in Orlando.Four Points by Sheraton Hotels in Orlando.
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