Hiya Lori,
Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad that you were able to renew your
Magic Key pass and enjoy another year of benefits and visits to the Happiest Place on Earth! I know I don't have to tell you but visiting Disneyland Resort using your Magic Key pass is like having an exclusive ticket to the magic.
I'm so sorry to hear that your current Magic Key pass is blacked-out for the date you would like to visit. I've been in your position before, and it is always really disappointing. Unfortunately, at this time, Magic Key upgrades can only be made during your renewal window (and subject to availability). I hope this changes in the future, but for now, you will have to wait until your next renewal window to upgrade. One option you might consider is purchasing a
one-day Theme Park ticket. When this happened to me in the past, I did this, and I didn't regret my choice. I could enjoy the Theme Parks on the day I wanted and still apply my discounts on merchandise and food during my visit.
Again I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful, Lori!
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.