Couple at DLH; enjoying drinks
  • On Aug 22, 2025
    Richard from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi fellow disneylanders! Im planning to buy the magic key pass for the very first time. However, I would like to buy the tickets from costco first. In case the magic key pass becomes available first, can I pay monthly and then upgrade in person?

    Hey there, hi there, Richard! Welcome to planDisney! We are so glad you stopped by to ask us your upgrade question!

    I am excited for you! I love to hear you are planning to buy a Magic Key pass. There's so much magic to unlock with an annual pass. It is possible to upgrade a ticket to a Magic Key as long as you do so before the end of the last day on your ticket. This can be done right in the Disneyland app. There usually is an option to upgrade under your ticket in the "Ticket and Passes" section of the app. However, you cannot purchase a Magic Key pass first and then afterwards try to apply the price of a ticket to your payments. 

    As I mentioned before, you can upgrade a ticket anytime during your use, but I recommend waiting until the last day at the end of the day. This is because when you upgrade the ticket, you will lose all of the theme park reservations if you have any days left on the ticket. Depending on the pass type you choose, those upcoming days could be blocked out or unavailable for you. We don't want plans to be ruined, so just wait. 

    Richard, get ready for a year of magic! Be sure to check out the Magic Key Portal in the Disneyland app to find all your discounts, Magic Key information, and even some extras!

    Carrie
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Meet the Panelist: Carrie, California

Well hello there, friend! I'm Carrie, a work-from-home mom and military wife who currently calls sunny San Diego home. You'll find my family in the parks braving drops and coasters to work up our appetite to take as many snack breaks as we can. While Disneyland is our home away from home, we love trying to make a Walt Disney World Resort vacation happen at least once a year now too. All my friends know I'm the go-to for Disney advice, so I'm here to help you plan and experience the magic on your visit! Learn More About Carrie

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