Howdy Tommy!
Welcome to planDisney! Congratulations on receiving a
Disneyland Resort Theme Park ticket as a gift! What a wonderful and thoughtful gesture. I would be happy to help you upgrade your ticket to a Magic Key.
You'll be happy to know that it is indeed possible to
upgrade a regular Theme Park Ticket to a Magic Key. Since you are able to add the ticket to your
Disneyland account, you should be able to view it within the
Disneyland Mobile App. Navigate to the "Tickets and Passes" screen to locate the ticket you would like to use for the upgrade. There should be a button to "Upgrade to a Magic Key." Please note that this is subject to availability and, at the time of this writing, the
Inspire Key is the only type available for purchase. You will need to pay the difference in price between your ticket and the Magic Key.
I have been a Magic Key Holder since the program's inception and I absolutely love mine! It allows me to visit the Disneyland Resort multiple times throughout the year and I really like the
discounts and benefits that it bestows. Some of my favorite souvenirs have been items offered only to Magic Key Holders. Check the Magic Key Portal within the Disneyland Mobile App for any current specials. You'll also be able to make reservations at the
Magic Key Terrace, where I think they serve the best churros on property!
I hope you are able to successfully upgrade your ticket, Tommy, and that you join us as a Magic Key Holder! If you have any more questions you'd like us to answer, please feel free to reach out to us again anytime!
Have a Magical Day!
-Al