Magic Bands

[JSJR514]

We have been out of Disney for about the last 5 years. I have read a little on Magic bands but I have some questions regarding the band and an upcoming trip in Feb.
We are a family of 4 and my boys (18 & 22) are interested in the bands.
Q1 - we are staying off-site, can we still get the bands?
Q2 - where can I get them from?
Q3 - does every one in the party need to have the bands?
Q4 - saw that you can customized your bands, thoughts?

Thank you in advance for all info.

 

[Robo]

We have been out of Disney for about the last 5 years. I have read a little on Magic bands but I have some questions regarding the band and an upcoming trip in Feb.
We are a family of 4 and my boys (18 & 22) are interested in the bands.
Q1 - we are staying off-site, can we still get the bands?
Q2 - where can I get them from?
Q3 - does every one in the party need to have the bands?
Q4 - saw that you can customized your bands, thoughts?

Thank you in advance for all info.

1. Yes.
2. You can purchase them in advance at www.disneystore.com or at WDW.
Basic bands cost $12.99, plus tax.
3. Nope.
Actually, NOBODY really "needs" to have them. You can just use a regular park ticket for most of the same things a MB can do. (If you purchase Memory Maker, the MB can activate the ride photo and/or video on the very, very few rides that have them.)
4. That just means you can choose your COLORS. That's true of when you purchase them, too.

 

[Indio]

You don't have to have the bands - they are just for convenience. Since you are staying offsite, you will need to purchase them and they can't be customized. They are available at DTD and at the parks and in gift shops at the resorts. The only thing you can use bands for is ticket media and FP+, but again, the ticket works for the same thing. You can't customize them since you're staying offsite, but you can buy the themed bands. Regular bands cost $12 and themed ones are around $20-$25, I think.