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In our MagicBands 101 article we covered what MagicBands are, what they do, how you use them, where you can purchase them and more. And with MagicBand+ , there are even more features to learn and love! Today we're going to take it further and provide a step by step guide on how to order and manage your MagicBand or MagicBand+ on the My Disney Experience website.  If you haven't read our 101 article yet, here's a quick refresher on MagicBand or MagicBand+: A MagicBand or MagicBand+ is an all-in-one device that can be used to open the door to your Disney Resort hotel room, enter the theme parks, add PhotoPass pictures to your account and charge food and merchandise purchases to your Disney Resort hotel room. This colorful wristband is your key to just about everything on your Walt Disney World vacation!  Now that we've covered the basics, let's go through how to choose and manage your MagicBand or MagicBand+.  Choosing Your MagicBand or MagicBand+ 1. There are a coup

Tiana's Palace at Disneyland opened in September and has been drawing in the crowds to check out what this New Orleans princess has to offer.  The restaurant offers up favorites like house gumbo and shrimp and grits, and of course Tiana's famous beignets.  This is a quick service restaurant in New Orleans Square offering Mobile Order and walk ups as well. We found Mobile Order times to be snatched up quickly in the morning, so plan ahead if this is a must-do for you!   We ordered around 8am as we were getting ready for our day and the earliest time available was after 4pm, However, when we arrived we found no wait for walk up dining, but tables were very hard to come by.   Restaurant Interior  We decided to try a little of everything, and as the menu states, eat dessert first! We found a table while our Mobile Order was being prepared and then went to pick it up at the outside window.  Everything was packed in to-go containers which was surprising, no plates for us!  We tried o

A MagicBand is an all-in-one device that connects you to your Walt Disney World vacation choices that have been made on the My Disney Experience website and app.  This colorful wristband is your key to just about everything on your Walt Disney World vacation! Never used a MagicBand before?  No problem!  Here are some MagicBand basics to get you started. 1. What does the MagicBand do? The MagicBand links various aspects of your vacation into one simple band.  It is quite the magical band! You can use your MagicBand to: Open the door to your Disney Resort hotel room. Enter the theme parks and water parks with a valid admission ticket linked to your account. Check-in at Lightning Lane entrances. Redeem Dining Plan entitlements at participating restaurants. Add PhotoPass pictures to your account. Charge food and merchandise purchases to the payment card on file at your Disney Resort hotel room during your stay. 2. What does the MagicBand+ do and how is it different from a re

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers deluxe accommodations in an extremely grand way. Hotel guests can enjoy impressive amenities and outstanding dining experiences all just steps away from Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District. Let's see everything Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has to offer and start our photo tour! The stunning, Craftsman style lobby      Check-in registration area in the lobby Hotel entrance sign Standard rooms at the hotel include several view options including Standard View, Pool View, Partial View (of theme park or Downtown Disney), Woods-Courtyard View, and Downtown Disney View. Theme Park View Room with 2 Queen Beds Seating area Vanity area with 2 sinks Rooms are powered with the latest technology and premium amenities including a 55-inch smart TV, Keurig coffee makers and USB connections to charge your electronic devices.           In addition to standard rooms, there are also Club Level rooms,