What is the difference between Disney Annual Pass and Magic Key?

The Disneyland Magic Key program is a variation on the previous long standing Disneyland Annual Passholder program. The Magic Key pass allows you access to Disneyland along with levels of discounts depending on the tier you purchase. It's a great option for Disneyland fans that will be visiting the parks often.



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With a Magic Key pass, you can: Make theme park reservations, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions. Hold more than one theme park reservation at a time for different dates**** Save up to 15% on select dining†

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Is a Magic Key worth it? A Disneyland Magic Key is especially beneficial for a local guest, but can also be beneficial for the out-of-town visitor. When you tack on the discounts added to Genie Plus service, dining, merchandise, parking and hotel stays, it can lead to significant savings.

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In a nutshell, a Disney World annual pass could be worth it for you if the cost of the pass is less than you would otherwise spend on tickets during the year.

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At minimum, guests will need to visit at least 6 times (as long as they park hop) or 9 times (if they don't park hop) to get their money's worth on the highest level pass. If you are satisfied with one trip to Disney World in a year, the Annual Pass might not provide enough value to be worth the major spend.

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With a Magic Key, you can visit Disneyland almost any time! The Magic Key program is your pass to year-round fun at Disneyland! With any tier of Magic Key, you can visit the parks again and again – and you may even be able to take advantage of some special keyholder-only perks, too.

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All Magic Key passes have park hopping abilities, but Magic Key holders must also make a reservation for the first park they want to visit up until 11 a.m. The reservation will say “All Day Disneyland Park” or All Day Disney California Adventure Park,” as well, which is confusing, but it really means until 11 a.m. ...

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Each individual Magic Key Pass is valid for only one guest, so if three guests would like to become Magic Key holders, then each guest would need to purchase their own individual Magic Key pass.

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It's great to visit The Happiest Place on Earth often, and even better when you can share the magic with friends and family. While there are many great benefits such as Magic Key Discounts, free admission for guests to join you at theme parks is not included with your Magic Key Pass.

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For those who opt to take part in the Disneyland Magic Key monthly payment program, a $179 down payment is required for new pass purchases.

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  • Disney unveiled renewal options for existing Magic Key holders.
  • The Magic Key is the Disneyland Resort's new annual pass program introduced in August 2021 that replaced the former yearly pass option.
  • The Magic Key options range in price from $449 to $1,599.
  • Renewals of Magic Keys are based on availability.


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Guests who have purchased a Magic Key cannot have more than three uncancelled reservations or “no-shows.” After the third missed reservation, those Guests are blocked and cannot make any park reservations for 30 days.

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When you purchase a Magic Key Pass, everything is delivered to you digitally and linked to your Disneyland account. You will receive a nice little commemorative magnet, but no physical card is included.

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A Magic Key pass provides you with reservation-based admission to one or both Disneyland Resort theme parks. You can make anywhere from two to six reservations at a time, and when you arrive, your Magic Key is your ticket inside. Plus, there are special perks that come with being a Magic Key holder!

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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.

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Costco used to sell Disneyland park tickets, but they no longer do. They now sell packages that include a park eticket, but these are not discounted. Costco Disney packages are available for Disneyland, Aulani Resort, Disney Cruises, Adventures by Disney, and Walt Disney World.

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Annual Passholders are entitled to free standard parking at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom parking lots. Free parking is not valid for special events requiring a separate admission charge or special events that are not open to the general public.

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Yes! You can link Annual Passes to family and friends if they are connected to your Family & Friends list. Link an Annual Pass to My Disney Experience. After you have entered the Annual Pass ID numbers (printed on the pass), you will be asked to match each pass with a person on your Family & Friends list.

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