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  • On Oct 23, 2024
    Rosa 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.

    Planning in buying my adults kids annual pass es if they become available for Christmas and we don’t know when to start them do we have to put in a a start date or. A we have them do it once they plan a first visit?

    Hello there, Rosa, and welcome to planDisney!

    Have you ever heard that old Disney song "Fortuosity?" It's from the 1967 movie The Happiest Millionaire which was the last live-action musical film produced by Walt Disney before his passing. Anyway, your question made me think of this because, fortuitously, it was just announced that  Magic Key Passes will be going back on sale on November 6, 2024!

    So you definitely came to us at the right time! If you study the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, it states that, after purchasing a new Magic Key Pass, you'll have one year from that date to activate the Pass. Magic Key privileges such as your discounts won't kick in until you activate the Pass. Once it is activated, it will be good for one year from that date. When you purchase the Pass, it won't ask you for a start date. You'll be able to make your first park reservations, though, and the Pass will become activated once you use it to enter a Park or use a fully paid parking benefit. After that, get ready for a year of Magic!

    So be ready on November 6 to get in that online queue! If we've learned anything in the past few years, it's that Magic Key sales are unpredictable. We don't know how long this sales window will remain open and you could potentially get some Christmas shopping done early! The Magic Key Buying Guide will help you through the process. And don't forget that, as a California Resident, you're eligible to sign up to make monthly payments for your Magic Keys. 

    Rosa, I wish you the best of luck if you decide to purchase during this upcoming sales window. If you have any further questions, please feel free to write back to us! You're always welcome at planDisney and we're happy to help!

    Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
    -Al
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Meet the Panelist: Al, California

Ahoy there from the heart of Steinbeck Country in central California! I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort since childhood and fell in love with the sense of absolute immersion that the Imagineers have achieved. My favorite attraction is Pirates of the Caribbean because where else can you go from a California day to an evening boat ride in the bayou with "salty old pirates"? I'm a veterinarian and an all-around Disney geek and enthusiast. I'd love to help you plan your next Disneyland trip! Learn More About Al

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