Magicband purchases outside the parks?

[bladiator]

I am getting an e-ticket for my sister and we want to head right to a park when we arrive in Orlando. I don't want her to have to buy a band online and pay for the shipping -- is there a kiosk outside any of the parks that sells magicbands so I can just link it and go in? I've stopped at Disney Springs before, but that's a bit of an extra time set back to get all the way to World of Disney.

Maybe a resort that is easy to get in and out of?

 

[FFMickey]

Maybe a resort that is easy to get in and out of?

All the resort gift shops have MBs, at least a small selection of them. You can check the Shop Disney Parks app for the closest store with what you want in stock. FYI: the Pin Traders store at DS has the most comprehensive selection.

 

[bladiator]

All the resort gift shops have MBs, at least a small selection of them. You can check the Shop Disney Parks app for the closest store with what you want in stock. FYI: the Pin Traders store at DS has the most comprehensive selection.

Thanks for that information! I also saw someone mention that they were at the Disney Store in the Orlando airport. Can anyone confirm?

 

[FFMickey]

There is a store, but I don't believe I seen any MBs.

 

[Skippyboo]

Why not just use the e ticket to get into the park the first time and then just buy a magic band inside? The shop Disney has free shipping on any item periodically. They just did it earlier this week. If your trip is not right away, you can wait for to happen again

 

[bladiator]

Why not just use the e ticket to get into the park the first time and then just buy a magic band inside? The shop Disney has free shipping on any item periodically. They just did it earlier this week. If your trip is not right away, you can wait for to happen again

Do you go get a hard ticket at one of the kiosks with your e-ticket? I was just trying to streamline rolling into the park (I know, I know, we're talking about 5 minutes, but I wanted to flow right in)

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

I assume the Disney store in the MCO airport has magic bands.
Otherwise resort gift shops generally have some.