Annual Pass Magic Bands for visitors from UK?

[TinselAngel]

Hi. We are travelling from the UK to WDW in early July and will be upgrading our tickets to APs (the standard one that doesn't have the waterparks option) when we arrive. We've heard that they don't send out the bands to overseas AP holders (presumably because of postage costs, customs duty etc) but as we're buying our passes at guest services, perhaps they will issue the bands there and then - does anyone know ?

We really want our bands and would prefer not to have to budget for another 12.95 + tax each to get our hands on them

All info appreciated - thanks in advance
Julie