Laura,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
Disney does not provide a complimentary MagicBand or
MagicBand+ with your stay at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort, but you can purchase a MagicBand+ ahead of time. If you do it as part of your reservation, you can get a decent discount on a variety of options, and I recommend you do that. There are a lot of choices, so you can pick ones with different characters, styles, or themes to match the different interests of every member of your party. Disney will then send them to your home address ahead of time, so you arrive charged up and ready to go!
BONUS TIP #1I would strongly recommend you get a MagicBand+ for each person in your party. Some of the interactive features can be a lot of fun, like using them to participate in the
Batuu Bounty Hunters quest in
Disney's Hollywood Studios. All the other features, like keyless room entry, charging capabilities, and ticket media access, also are a wonderful convenience.
BONUS TIP #2The MagicBand+ charging cable uses a USB-A plug. The Disney Resort Hotels have appropriate outlets for these chargers, but it is worth checking if you have a way to plug them in at night.
BONUS TIP #3Pairing your new MagicBand+ to your account could not be easier. Just make sure you have the
My Disney Experience App installed on your smartphone, and you will see it offers some simple steps on how to pair the band to your account, as well as how to personalize your settings.
BONUS TIP #4If you decide you just want a standard MagicBand, you can buy those at the resort store when you arrive. While there are some great features to the MagicBand+ that you cannot enjoy with an original version MagicBand, like the
Batuu Bounty Hunters quest, most of the key features remain intact. Keyless room entry, charging capabilities, ticket media access, they are all still in there!
Please feel free to
write me back directly if you have any follow-up questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug