AP newbie questions

[mikewdw]

For AP do we need a exchange certificate or only id, confirmation number?
How does the magic band process work?
Do you get new band only or card also? Does it function like normal magic band as hotel room key/park entry/charging privileges. As soon as you activate it does it automatically have all your MDE info on it (FP, dining etc?)
Do we get new magic band each trip or only one set for the year?
anything else we need to know as first time AP holders?
Thanks
mikewdw

 

[Tuvalu]

Answered this under your similar post in the Using MyMagic +, FastPass + and My Disney Experience thread.