What is the difference between Magic Key and annual pass?

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.



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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. The program is so popular that individual keys sell out and become available again as inventory opens up.

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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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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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Assuming that most guests will visit the parks for 3 days at a time and would park hop, here's how many trips you'd have to take for the Magic Keys to be cost-effective: Imagine Key - 2 3-Day trips and you're good (even 2 2-Day trips would do) Enchant Key - 2 3-Day trips or 3 2-Day visits.

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Magic Key annual passes are valid for 365 days from their first date of use, also known as their validation date.

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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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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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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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Disneyland killed its original decades-old annual pass program during the COVID-19 pandemic and unveiled the new Magic Key replacement in August 2021. Within a few months, the Magic Key tiers began selling out. The class action lawsuit was filed in November 2021.

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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.

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Can you bring a guest with the Magic Key Pass? No, Magic Key passes are only valid for the Magic Key holder. With that said, pass holders can bring guests to the Magic Key Terrace if the guest already has a valid theme park ticket.

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Many guests have found that getting a Walt Disney World Annual Pass is a great way to enjoy visiting more often throughout the year. An Annual Pass is assigned to one individual and only that person can use those privileges.

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Types of Disney World Annual Passes There are four levels of Walt Disney World annual passes — Pixie Dust, Pirate, Sorcerer, and Incredi-Pass — which range in price from $399 to $1,399. The two most restrictive tiers, Pixie Dust and Pirate, are only available to Florida Residents.

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