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Why did Disneyland get rid of Magic Key?

Magic Key Becomes the Year's Hot Ticket! After halting the sale due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were eager once again to get their hands on a Magic Key pass. Unfortunately, Disney delayed the sale of these passes for longer than fans had initially thought and hoped.



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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.

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The lawsuit alleged that Disneyland artificially limited Magic Key reservations and the number of Magic Key holders who could visit on any given day.

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The halting of sales came as the announcement of a settlement for a lawsuit that revolved around the former Magic Key known as a Dream Key was made. While no new Magic Keys are currently being sold, current Magic Key holders can renew.

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Sales resumed again in January 2023 and April 2023.

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Important Disneyland Magic Key Information Due to the popularity of certain keys, any key may sell out at any time. So it's possible that the key you want won't be available when it's time for you to purchase or renew (but you'll still be able to select another available Key).

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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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The four Magic Key tiers revealed today and their pricing is as follows:
  • Inspire $1599 (new)
  • Believe $1099 (was $949)
  • Enchant $699 (was $649)
  • Imagine $449 (was $399)


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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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The tip of the Imagination Key has a metallic silver castle on its end and has an abundance of gold flower like gems sprinkled all over it. The Disney Store Opening Vine collectable key is one of the rarest keys around.

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Most of the tiers have a 10% discounts, but the highest tier (Inspire Key), offers a 20% discounts on merchandise, and a 15% discount on food and beverage. Access to Magic Key Terrace: Disney California Adventure is home to a lounge that is exclusive to Magic Key Holders and their guests.

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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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During the purchase process, you'll select which Magic Key you would like to purchase and on the next screen you will be able to select if you would like to pay in full or make payments. Click on the monthly payment option and hit continue.

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Disneyland Resort Magic Key passes are a limited license to enter the Disneyland Resort theme parks. To enter a Disneyland Resort theme park, each Magic Key holder is required to have both a theme park reservation and Magic Key pass valid for admission to the same park on the same date they plan to visit.

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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.

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