Hi there, Danielle! Welcome to planDisney. I don't know who wouldn't love to receive the gift of magic - what an incredibly thoughtful and generous idea! I hope you are getting a Magic Key for yourself so you can enjoy the
Disneyland Resort together!
I'm happy to report that you should have no issues purchasing a
Magic Key as a gift with the payment plan no matter where the recipient resides. As long as you are a California resident with an eligible zip code as the billing address in your My Disneyland account, the payment plan option should be open to you when you are going through the checkout process. All it will ask you to specify for the recipient is their name - no additional personal information is required. One caveat is that this Magic Key will be linked to your account. The lucky recipient will be able to link it to their own account as well and use it as normal, but it will live in your account until it expires. The recipient will simply need to open their app and navigate to "Tickets and Passes". Once there, click on the "+" in the top right-hand corner and they will see "Link Tickets & Passes". Simply scan the barcode and voila! Your Magic Key has been gifted!
Magic Keys truly are the keys to the kingdom! Of course, there are the obvious perks such as the
discounts offered on dining and merchandise, but what I've found is that you are part of a community of Disney enthusiasts like none other! The
Magic Key Terrace in
Disney California Adventure Park is such a fun gathering place for key holders. Enjoy views of the park below and sip on signature cocktails inspired by the park's history! If you're able to swing it, February is
Magic Key Holder Celebration Month. Visits during this month will be covered in pixie dust with one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, special menu items, and giveaways! There's even a series of cell phone cases made just for keyholders; I have my eye on the Tinker Bell one!
The fun extends to your time away from the parks with the Magic Key portal. Here you can access special content, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos and goodies like digital wallpapers. It helps to make the time between visits just as magical!
Well, Danielle, I sure hope you are able to open the door to the magic with those new keys. If you have any other questions, please drop back in to see us. We are always here for you at
planDisney!
Keep wishing on those stars,
Tara