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Magic Bands...what are they? How do they work? When do you get them? I get these questions on a daily basis! So let's talk about them!

So what are Magic Bands and who gets them? Well if you are an on-site guest YOU do!! If you are staying off-site they are available for purchase.

From WaltDisneyWorld.com:MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands—resembling a watch or bracelet—that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a touch point.

Cool right? You are wondering HOW do you get them right? Well remember in my last post I talked about creating your My Disney Experience account and linking your resort confirmation? Well once you do that you'll notice a section called Magic Bands and Cards! There are TWO steps you need to complete to get your Magic Bands in advance and in the color you want.

1) Confirm your address! Once you go into the Magic Band section you'll see a place to make sure your address is correct. Magic Bands ship automatically around 28 days prior to arrive so make sure it's right!!

2) Select your color. Right now Disney only has seven colors to choose from; Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Orange and Grey.

If you customize your MagicBand between 9 and 5 days before your arrival at Walt Disney World Resort, you will receive it when you arrive at your Disney Resort hotel. If you do not customize your MagicBand, you will receive a non-customized MagicBand or card when you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort.

Ok now you know what they are and how you get one...why do you want one? Check out all the cool things the Magic Band can do!