Hello again, Tayia! Thanks so much for coming back to see us here at planDisney! I can only guess that you had quite a magical time on your last visit if you are considering a Magic Key. There is truly nothing like holding your own key to the kingdom. I just upgraded to an Enchant Key myself in December and have loved every minute of it!
Currently, the payment plan for
Magic Keys is only open to eligible California residents. One option you may want to consider for your next visit is purchasing a regular park ticket and then upgrading to a Magic Key once you have scanned into the parks. This would allow you time to consider the Magic Key purchase without making the full investment initially and also breaks the cost into two separate payments; one when you purchase the day ticket and one when you upgrade. I actually did this myself! It was so easy to do within the
Disneyland Mobile App that I upgraded while in line for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! If you decide to go for it, just open the app and it will prompt you with the upgrade option. The system will automatically deduct the cost of your day ticket and with a quick wave of your magic wand, that key is yours. You actually have until the end of your park day to upgrade, but once the key is purchased, those
discounts are yours to behold! While this does help spread out the cost, there is one significant caveat to keep on your radar. Magic Keys are
subject to availability and they may not all be offered at the time of your visit. Currently, only the
Enchant Key is available for out-of-town Guests like ourselves. Delaying the purchase does add in some risk that there may not be any keys offered when you arrive. You can monitor the
website as you get closer to see the current offerings.
Can I tell you how much I love my key? First of all, February is
Magic Key Holder Celebration Month. All month long there are special menu items, photo opportunities, giveaways, and merchandise JUST for us keyholders. I'm planning a trip for the last weekend of February so I won't miss out on the fun! And if you aren't able to make it this year, with your key active for a full 365 days, you'll have the opportunity to make it to next year's celebration! There's also year-round access to the
Magic Key Terrace - your very own little hideaway with views of
Disney California Adventure Park. Make a midday reservation and sip on some signature cocktails inspired by Disneyland's history! As a key holder, it's almost guaranteed that pixie dust and special opportunities will be sprinkled throughout the year. I especially love checking in with the Magic Key Portal in the app when I am not at the parks (and in cold, snowy Philly!). This is where you can find some special content, like interviews with Imagineers, digital wallpapers, and more. I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for ways to bring the magic home and give me a daily Disney dose!
Well, Tayia, whether you are visiting as a Park Guest or a Key Holder, it's sure to be a day of memory-making at the Happiest Place on Earth. If you have any questions, please come back to see us at
planDisney!
Magic awaits!
Tara