MagicBands are now your key to Disney World. If you have never used them before or need to brush up on your information, this post is for you. Here are 10 Things Every Guest Should Know About MagicBands.
- MagicBands are free for Disney World Resort guests or Annual PassHolders. Customize your MagicBand through My Disney Experience (at least 14 days prior to arrival date), and they will be shipped to you prior to your vacation.
- If your vacation is less than 14 days out, your MagicBands will be at Resort check-in for you.
- MagicBands currently come in a choice of 8 solid colors (free)—pink, green, red, purple, orange, yellow, blue and gray. Gray is the default color if you do not customize. Plenty of other designs and specialty MagicBands are available for purchase, these are not included in cost of package.
- MagicBands are unique to Disney World, and not currently found at any other Disney Resorts.
- Disney prints your name inside your MagicBand, making for a fun keepsake.
- MagicKeepers, compatible with MagicBand 2 are an alternative to wearing a MagicBand on your wrist.
7. MagicBand’s do many things on your Disney vacation including: unlock your Resort room, Check in at Fastpass+ entrances, Connect PhotoPass memories to your account and even charge food & merchandise purchases to your Resort room.
8. MagicBand’s are water proof, no need to worry about wearing them on attractions where you get wet (Splash Mountain, Kali River Rapids etc.), in the pool (swimming) or even while showering.
9. For those staying off-site, Disney sells basic color MagicBands on ShopDisney or a gift shop (in Disney) for $14.99 (+ tax). In the park- a Cast Member can transfer your information onto the band. If purchased ahead of time- visit Guest Services in the park to transfer your information when you arrive.
10. If the unthinkable happens and you lose your MagicBand while at Disney, visit Guest Relations or your Disney Resort hotel Lobby Concierge for replacement. A fee may be associated. Do note: specialty or limited release MagicBands (such as a character theme) can not be replaced.
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