Welcome to planDisney, Stephanie!
Let me first start by saying, excellent plan! That is exactly what I would suggest you do.
You’ll want to begin by
purchasing a 1-day theme park ticket and
scheduling a theme park reservation to visit the theme park of your choice. Go ahead and enjoy your day dining, riding, and soaking in all the magic of the
Disneyland Resort. Before the end of the day, and before you leave for the night, you’ll want to stop at one of the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance Ticket Booths. A Cast Member there will be able to check the eligibility to upgrade to a
Magic Key Pass and provide you with the cost. It does look like you are a California resident, so don’t forget to ask about the monthly payment plan option as well.
Stephanie, I hope you both decide to upgrade to a
Magic Key Pass. Just think, you’ll be able to enjoy and unlock an entire year of magic, how fun!
Enjoy your visit and if there’s anything else you need,
we’re all EARs!
-Shantel