Hi Kelly.
Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your great question!
Guests who are staying on property at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel will automatically receive a MagicBand as a part of their stay once this exciting, new program completes its roll out. There will not be an extra cost to you to receive the convenience and features of this innovative new way to experience the parks using MyMagic+.
Guests of the parks who are staying in a hotel off-property will have the
option to purchase a band if they choose to do so.
I've included a link to a great article posted earlier this month on the Disney Parks Blog all about how this amazing new technology will take the
Disney Guest Experience to the Next Level! You'll find many questions and answers at the end of the article as well.
If you have additional questions about your upcoming trip, please don't hesitate to write me back Kelly! I'd be pleased to assist you further in any way that I can.
Wishing you a simply Magical time at Walt Disney World!
Kirsten