Using Magic Band before check in?

[Princess_Ariel_5]

Heading down to WDW this week for my cancer free celebration

To say I’m excited would be an understatement! It’s going to be just my husband and me, and it’s much needed after a rough year. We are staying at a non Disney hotel for the first 3 nights to just relax by the pool and explore around Orlando, but the last 4 nights we are staying at Saratoga Springs. My question is, on the day we check out from our off property hotel, can we head straight to AK at 9am even if it’s before we check in to SSR? Will our bands work? Any suggestions? Thanks!!

 

[Capitalangel]

Yes, magic bands link to your MDE account which your room reservation is just a part of. You can use the magic bands to access tickets even if you didn’t have a resort stay ( some people buy/ collect magic bands or have them from previous stays)

 

[Hopefully]

Heading down to WDW this week for my cancer free celebration

To say I’m excited would be an understatement! It’s going to be just my husband and me, and it’s much needed after a rough year. We are staying at a non Disney hotel for the first 3 nights to just relax by the pool and explore around Orlando, but the last 4 nights we are staying at Saratoga Springs. My question is, on the day we check out from our off property hotel, can we head straight to AK at 9am even if it’s before we check in to SSR? Will our bands work? Any suggestions? Thanks!!

You can checkin as early as 6AM although it is unlikely your Villa will be ready. You can check in online 60 days in advance. In either situation Your Magic Bands will work.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Heading down to WDW this week for my cancer free celebration

To say I’m excited would be an understatement! It’s going to be just my husband and me, and it’s much needed after a rough year. We are staying at a non Disney hotel for the first 3 nights to just relax by the pool and explore around Orlando, but the last 4 nights we are staying at Saratoga Springs. My question is, on the day we check out from our off property hotel, can we head straight to AK at 9am even if it’s before we check in to SSR? Will our bands work? Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Should be no problem with the MB, but just wanted to post to say congrats on being cancer free! You deserve a trip, Hope it’s magical!

 

[RysMomma]

Congrats on being cancer free! Such a great reason to celebrate!

 

[RysMomma]

Sorry-it posted twice! I'm doubly excited for you!

 

[Princess_Ariel_5]

You can checkin as early as 6AM although it is unlikely your Villa will be ready. You can check in online 60 days in advance. In either situation Your Magic Bands will work.

Thank you for the info!! Definitely helpful.

Should be no problem with the MB, but just wanted to post to say congrats on being cancer free! You deserve a trip, Hope it’s magical!

Congrats on being cancer free! Such a great reason to celebrate!

Sorry-it posted twice! I'm doubly excited for you!

Thank you so much!

 

[disneylover102]

Yes, last time we went, we didn’t have a resort reservation until our 2nd day and we used our magic bands for park entry and FP+ without any problems.