Magic Bands and Magic Band+ are the wristbands with Mickey Ears that you see everyone wearing at Disney World. They are lightweight, waterproof, and have some pretty neat features. Here's some of the perks:
- Tap for entry into the parks, Lightning Lanes, and your Disney World Resort Hotel
- Add a card on file, and use your Magic Band as a form of payment
- Interact with character statues and night time spectacular across all 4 parks (Magic Band+ only)
For a very long time Magic Bands were complimentary if you were staying on-site. I now have good news and bad news for ya...
π The bad news: Magic Bands are no longer free for on-site guests π«
π The good news: On-site guests get a discount if you order your bands up to 11 days before your vacation.
To get the discounted rate, all you have to do is click on Magic Bands and Cards from your MDE app, and follow the instructions to placing the order.
Are Magic Bands Necessary??Here's my personal (and probably unpopular) opinion...No, they are totally unnecessary!
Are they nice to have? Sure. Are they going to make your trip any better? Probably not.