Hi Kristine!
It is wonderful to hear you will be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort next summer. While not staying on property does mean you'll not get to experience part of the magic, I definitely understand that there are times it just doesn't work. The great news is that your theme park admission cards will work very much like
MagicBands, without the convenience of being on your wrist. Since you are staying offsite you will not be able to make your
FastPass+ selections until 30 days prior to your arrival, but once you choose them through
My Disney Experience you will be able to access them at the selected attractions by touching your theme park admission card to the touch point. You are also able to use your card on select attractions and with the
Disney PhotoPass photographers to save your
Disney PhotoPass photos. Should you choose you'd much rather experience the convenience and style of a
MagicBand, you will be able to purchase one at many of the merchandise locations throughout the four theme parks and at Downtown Disney.
I certainly hope this answers all of your
MagicBand questions, but please
let me know if there is anything else I may assist you with. Have a wonderful time planning your vacation and we hope to hear from you soon!
Magical Wishes,
Lauren