Hello there, Michelle!
Welcome to planDisney and thanks for coming by with your question! Are you considering the purchase of a
Magic Key Pass? I can tell you that I've been a Magic Key Holder ever since the program first began and I've been very happy with mine. Between the
discounts, the special offers that are only available to Magic Key Holders, and access to the
Magic Key Terrace, they do a wonderful job of making sure that we feel special.
The option to make monthly payments towards a Magic Key Pass is a feature that is available only to California Residents at this time. You must be logged in to your Disney account and use a credit card with an appropriate billing address in order for this to be offered. The great news is that, if you do opt for monthly payments, your Magic Key will be available for you to use immediately. It won't be active until it is used to enter a Disneyland Resort Theme Park for the first time and will expire one year after that.
It looks like you'll be visiting towards the end of this month, so you'll be able to catch one of my favorite events, the
Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure! I love all the traditional Asian foods that they offer at this time, so be sure to follow the
Disney Parks Blog for their Foodie Guide to the Festival! And leave a wish on the Lunar New Year Wishing Wall in hopes for a prosperous year!
Michelle, I hope this was helpful for you and I'm wishing you a most magical trip to the Happiest Place on Earth! If you need anything else from us, please come see us again because you're always welcome at planDisney!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al