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Monet is a senior majoring in journalism at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a Disney AP holder and a Disney College Program alum. You can find her covered in pixie dust singing along to the Festival of Fantasy parade soundtrack while dreaming about dole whips and blogging her life away.

8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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If you have never been to Walt Disney World or it has been a few years since your last trip, you may not be familiar with MagicBands and how they work. They have become an essential key to unlocking even more magic during your Walt Disney World vacation and making your trip as hassle-free as possible. If you have never ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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1. They are free if you are staying a resort on property Instead of receiving a Keys to the Kingdom card, which was previously used to open the door to your room, all resort guests are now issued a MagicBand. If you book your resort stay far enough in advance, you will be able to pick a color and have ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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2. If you don’t stay at a resort, they do cost money Every guest visiting Walt Disney World is able to utilize MagicBands, but anyone who is not a resort guest or annual passholder will have to purchase it. You can buy them in any merchandise location or even on the Shop Disney Parks app. They range in price, but ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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3. There are different kinds When MagicBands were first launched at the end of 2013, there was only one kind. Recently, Disney has released the MagicBand 2.0 and along with it, new accessories. The middle part of the MagicBand detaches and can be put in key chains and in other MagicBands with the same functionality. The middle part is where ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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4. They are customizable There are a few places on Disney property where you are able to create a customized MagicBand, including Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom and at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. You can pick from over 100 different ‘skins’ and even add your name if you want! This gives a fun souvenir and makes using your MagicBand that ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

5. They have accessories you can purchase If you want to add even more flair to your MagicBand, there are cute accessories that are available for purchase! They are called MagicBandits and are available in packs of three or four. These little accessories pop right into the holes around your MagicBand and are super stylish. Be careful, though—they have a ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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6. You can utilize FastPass+ One of the best things about MagicBands is that you can easily access and utilize FastPass+ while you’re in the parks. If you use the My Disney Experience app and have an account, you can link your MagicBands before your trip and choose FastPasses in advance. Or, if you purchase your MagicBand in the park, ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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7. You can link PhotoPass pictures Instead of getting a PhotoPass card and needing to keep track of it every time you get a picture taken, you can link your PhotoPass pictures to your MagicBand. If you have a Disney account set up and use the My Disney Experience app, your photos will show up at least 20 minutes after ...

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8 MagicBand Tips for Rookies Visiting Walt Disney World

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8. You can link your tickets The biggest appeal of the MagicBand is being able to link your park tickets to it. It can be a hassle taking out your hard plastic ticket every time you want to enter a park or use a FastPass. Using a MagicBand means never having to worry about where your ticket is ever again ...

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8 Reasons You’ll Love Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Every park has some type of nighttime offerings, whether it be a fireworks spectacular or show, which serves as a great way to wind down from your busy, tiring but fun day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios actually has two—Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, which is a fireworks display and Fantasmic!, which is a show at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre on Hollywood ...

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