Hi Shelly!
Welcome to planDisney. It sounds like you are in for quite the magical year ahead! You are going to love being a
Magic Key holder and having the keys to the kingdom in your pocket. I know you are hoping to first use your three-day standard tickets, though, so let's get you set up for success ahead of your visit this week.
I can understand your pixie-dusted dilemma, but not to worry! You will just need to ensure that your MagicBand+ is linked to your
three-day ticket and not your Magic Key to ensure your key does not activate. When you head into the
Disneyland app, tap the three-line icon in the bottom right-hand corner and select "MagicBand+". Here, you will see all the bands linked to your account. Tap into the one you would like to assign, and on the next page, you will see that you can select a specific ticket. This is where you will choose your three-day pass and not your Magic Key. Tap the "Assign" button and follow any additional instructions from there, and you should be all set! You will need to do this for your husband's ticket and MagicBand+ as well. If you have any questions or would like someone to double-check that everything is linked to the correct tickets, you can always ask a Cast Member before you scan in for the first time.
Have you been to the parks recently to experience the newly upgraded
Main Entrance turnstiles? They are your first taste of magic as you enter the parks. The first time you are using a ticket, you will scan your band as usual, and it will ask you to take a selfie, magically moving up or down depending on your height. The turnstile will then open, and you can just walk right through. The next time you enter a park, you will just tap, and your picture will automatically fill the screen, making for an even faster entry!
Shelly, I hope we've set you up for a smooth entrance into the Happiest Place on Earth! If you have any more questions ahead of your visit, we at
planDisney are always happy to help.
Wishing you an unforgettable visit!
Tara