My family and I will be going back to the World in June -- our last trip was 2012!!! I have a couple random questions and although I have looked at this and other sites since booking the resort, I can't find the answer to these specific questions. I would appreciate your knowledge if you have a moment! Thanks!!!!

1. I have chosen colors for the Magic Bands and have linked them with our resort and dining reservations. My questions- are the bands mailed to my home address or are they at the resort at check in?

2. I have booked lunch at Be Our Guest and I read that I can pre order our meals... my question is when and how??

3. I would like to try a restaurant at Disney's Boardwalk. Can I take the monorail to Epcot and then take a bus to the Boardwalk??

4. This is the first time I have purchased park hopper tickets. Do you have any advice on how to use them to get the most for my money.

I am floored by the multitude of changes in just 4 years--- even the refillable mugs are different!!

Thanks again!