Unfortunately, Disney delayed the sale of these passes for longer than fans had initially thought and hoped. Today, September 8, Disney has paused the sale of the Inspire Key, the last key that had been remaining on sale. The pause of this key means that no more Magic Key passes are for sale.
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The pause in sales of new Disneyland annual passes coincides with the Anaheim theme park's settlement of a Magic Key class action lawsuit. Pausing new Magic Key sales was a business decision made by Disney before the results of the lawsuit settlement were released, according to Disneyland officials.
Sales resumed again in January and April of 2023, but now the situation has CHANGED. As of April 14th, only the Inspire Key was available for new purchases and all other Magic Keys were available for renewal. But now it seems ALL Magic Key passes are unavailable for new purchases.
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2023 at 3:32 p.m. | UPDATED: September 12, 2023 at 9:56 a.m. The on-again and off-again sale of Disneyland annual passes is once again on hold following a $9.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over “deceptive” Magic Key blockout dates.
Disneyland's current annual pass program is called Magic Key. It works just like the old annual pass, but with required park reservations. Each of the keys has benefits and limitations.
It's been announced that Walt Disney World, which we're focusing on in this article, will resume all annual pass sales on Thursday April 20th, 2023. Eligible DVC Members will have early access to buy the Disney Sorcerer Pass online beginning Thursday April 13th.
The federal lawsuit filed in California alleged that some of Disneyland's “Magic Key” annual pass-holders were unable to make park reservations on certain days in 2021, despite being promised “no blockout dates” for entry at the Anaheim, California parks.
The federal lawsuit filed in California alleged that some of Disneyland's “Magic Key” annual pass-holders were unable to make park reservations on certain days in 2021, despite being promised “no blockout dates” for entry at the Anaheim, California parks.
Walt Disney World Announces Return of New Annual Pass Sales. The Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Pirate Pass and Disney Pixie Pass will resume new sales and can be purchased online no earlier than 6am Eastern Time beginning April 20, 2023. Disney fans, we heard you loud and clear!
The Magic Key program is the only pass offered at this time and is very similar to the old Annual Pass system. You'll get a full year of reservation based admission to Disneyland Park along with discounts on select food and merchandise, exclusive access to the Magic Key Terrace and much more.
Answer: You are only guaranteed to renew your Magic Key during your renewal window, which is 30 days prior and up to the day your Magic Key expires. If you let your Magic Key expire, you cannot purchase a new Magic Key.
The two most expensive passes, Inspire Key and Believe Key, also include unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads. All Magic Key holders receive a 20% discount on the Disney Genie Plus service.
The top-end Dream Key is no more, and has been replaced by the Inspire Key, which costs $1,600 per year in comparison to the Dream Key's $1,400 pricing last year.
Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).