MagicBand Mania

"Soon," Disney tells us ... there will be one more fantastic reason to being a guest at an official Walt Disney World Resort! Currently, Disney Resort Guests and new/renewing Annual Passholders have the opportunity to choose a plain colored MagicBand at no charge as part of the resort perk, or pass benefit.  For the past 5 years, selecting MagicBands has been a magical part of Disney trip planning.  On Monday Disney released that the choice of MagicBands is "soon" going to become a whole lot cooler!  

"Soon, Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders will have the option to upgrade, at a discounted price, from a complimentary solid-color MagicBand to one of more than 30 new MagicBand options featuring favorite Disney characters and designs."

The same plain colored selection of complimentary MagicBand is still available for guests who choose not to upgrade to one of the new options. The new MagicBand options will be available for pre-arrival purchase at a special price of $14.99 off retail cost through the My Disney Experience website.  Just as with the complimentary MagicBands, the new design options may also be shipped to guests’ homes (U.S. addresses only) if ordered 11 or more days ahead of arrival; or can be personalized and available for pickup at the resort, if done so at least 6 or more days ahead of arrival. 

New to Disney? Wondering what the MagicBand fuss is all about?  As Disney tells us, "The MagicBand, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, effortlessly links the Walt Disney World Resort vacation choices and plans guests make in the My Disney Experience app – from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, using dining plan credits, linking Disney PhotoPass photos and more."  The MagicBand has become a central piece to a Walt Disney World Vacation.

As of today, May 11th, this new option has not yet released.  Disney promises to make the new option available "in the coming weeks".  In the mean time, check out the video below to get a sneak peek!