Tiana and little girl at DLR
  • On Sep 14, 2025
    Robyn 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.

    I have a magic key but haven't used it yet. Will it activate on my first visit in the park or when I make my first reservation. Basically if I make my first reservation but end up cancelling it, will that day still start my year pass?

    Hi again, Robyn. Thanks for taking the time to stop by planDisney with another great question for us. 

    With a Disneyland Resort Magic Key, you will unlock a full year of magic. You’ll get reservation-based admissions to the theme parks, discounts on dining and merchandise, discounted or complimentary parking benefits (based on the pass type), as well as magical extras just for Magic Key Holders!

    According to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, you have one year from the date of purchase to activate a new Magic Key. It’ll be activated upon the first entry into a Disneyland Resort theme park with your Magic Key, or when you first use the parking benefit for a fully-paid entry into a pay-on-entry lot at the Disneyland Resort. Once activated, your Magic Key will be valid for one year from the date of activation. 

    With Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort well underway, now’s the perfect time to head to the parks to enjoy some spooktacular fun. And the Holidays will bring even more magic for Guests visiting the Happiest Place on Earth. As it gets closer to the end of the year, be sure to check out Disney Parks Blog where it’ll likely have a post regarding the limited-time events and festivals that will happen at the Disneyland Resort in 2026. It may be a helpful guide as you plan your visits with your Magic Key!

    I hope this information is helpful for you, Robyn. Please don’t hesitate to visit us on planDisney again if you have more questions for us.

    Sending you pixie dust,
    Kiki

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Meet the Panelist: Kiki, California

Greetings! I have been fascinated by the magic of Disney since I was a little girl; now that I am a mother of two, I love watching my children experience Disney Parks through their own eyes. I am also surrounded by fellow Disney-loving nurse friends whom I enjoy quick adults-only Disneyland Resort escapes or Disney Cruise Line voyages with. Whether you are planning your once-in-a-lifetime family trip or a short adults-only getaway to the Happiest Place on Earth, I am here to help!

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