Hi Gary,
I bet you're getting so excited for your August vacation to "The Most Magical Place on Earth!" It won't be too much longer until it's time to make your
FastPass+ selections, and then you'll
really see your itinerary come together! SO much fun!
I'm happy to let you know that yes, you'll be able to use a
MagicBand even if you're staying off-site. While you won't be able to use it to open your hotel room door or charge purchases back to your room, you'll still be able to use it for your
theme park tickets, FastPass+ selections, and
Disney PhotoPass photos. You'll find MagicBands available to purchase
online or at many retail locations all around the Walt Disney World Resort. All you'll need to do once you've purchased it is
use this site and the MagicBand ID Number to link it to your My Disney Experience account. No data is stored on the MagicBand itself, rather it will be used to link back to your account, so once you've linked it, you're all set!
Did you know that
MagicBands are reusable? After your magical vacation, be sure to hang on to your MagicBand for your next Disney adventure!
Thanks so much for visiting us at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Gary, and please let us know if we can help with anything else as you're planning your trip. I hope that you have a truly magical vacation!
Missy