Hey there Cynthia,
Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for your question! As someone who has looked very closely at
Magic Key passes for my own family, this is one I was excited to dig into.
The good news is that
Magic Key holders do get access to some great discounts, though the specifics depend on which pass tier you hold. You can find the full breakdown of
Magic Key discounts and benefits on the Disneyland Resort website, but here are the highlights across your three questions.
On hotel stays, Magic Key holders do receive discounts on rooms at the
Disneyland Resort hotels. The discount varies by pass tier, with higher-tier passes generally offering a bigger percentage off. This is one of my favorite perks because staying on property is already such a great experience, and any savings there feel like a real win.
On
theme park tickets for your family, Magic Key holders are not able to purchase discounted tickets for their family members and guests. Park tickets for non-passholders would be purchased at the standard price. However, Magic Key passes themselves are available for purchase for the whole family, and younger kids (ages 2 and under) get in free, which is always worth remembering!
Finally, as a Magic Key holder, you get 25% off your
Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchase for yourself when you use your pass for park admission
My best advice is to spend some time on the Magic Key extras and benefits page to compare the four pass tiers side by side, since the discounts on dining and merchandise alone can add up quickly over the course of a trip.
Thanks again for your question, Cynthia! Magic Key planning is some of the most fun planning there is.
Have a Magical Day,
Greg