After much anticipation, Disneyland Resort has finally announced some news about annual passes.
Known as “Magic Key” at the happiest place on earth, current Magic Key holders can renew their pass (up to 30 days before expiration) beginning August 18 at 9 a.m. PST — but there are no new sales.
And, in more news, the Dream Key is gone and there is a new key called “Inspire.” Plus, each pass has blockout dates. That’s right, not one of these passes gets 365 day access to the parks.
If you have an existing pass, your pass is good until it expires, including the Dream Key. When it’s time to renew, you can renew into one of the available passes.
Important: If you renew inside the 30-day window, you can upgrade or downgrade to another key. If you renew outside the 30 day window, there are no changes to the Magic Key tier unless passes become available for sale again. Then, you’ll be able to upgrade outside of the 30-day renewal window.
Below is a breakdown of each key. Let’s take a look.
Inspire Key — $1,599 (NEW)
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks most days of the year, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions
- Hold up to 6 theme park reservations at a time
- 20% off the purchase of Disney Genie+ service (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- Coming Soon – Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads
- Up to 20% off select merchandise
- Up to 15% off select dining
- Standard theme park parking included (excluding blockout dates, at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure and Toy Story Parking Area)
Believe Key — $1,099 (was $949)
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks most days of the year, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions
- Hold up to 6 theme park reservations at a time
- 20% off the purchase of Disney Genie+ service (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission.
- Coming Soon – Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads
- Up to 10% off select merchandise
- Up to 10% off select dining
- 50% off standard theme park parking (excluding blockout dates, at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure and Toy Story Parking Area)
Enchant Key — $699 (was $649)
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks select days of the year, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions
- Hold up to 4 theme park reservations at a time
- 20% off the purchase of Disney Genie+ service (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- Up to 10% off select merchandise
- Up to 10% off select dining
- 25% off standard theme park parking at the Toy Story Parking Area, excluding blockout dates
Imagine Key — $449 (was $399)
Important: only available for Southern California Residents living in zip codes 90000 to 93599
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks select days of the year, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions
- Hold up to 2 theme park reservations at a time
- 20% off the purchase of Disney Genie+ service (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- Up to 10% off select merchandise
- Up to 10% off select dining
- 25% off standard theme park parking at the Toy Story Parking Area, excluding blockout dates
Additional Magic Key Benefits
Special Discounts and Experiences
- Early access to purchase a limited amount of tickets for select events
- Previews to select new and exciting experiences
- Access to Magic Key terrace, a dining location just for Magic Key holders and their Guests
- Discounts at participating locations at the Downtown Disney District
- Savings on Disneyland Resort hotel stays from time to time
Merchandise and Magical Extras
- Magic Key Holder Celebrations, at select times during the year
- Magic Key Disney PhotoPass opportunities featuring special photo locations and more
- Magic Key embroidery option for Ear Hats at Disneyland Resort embroidery locations
- Magic Key-themed merchandise, novelties and menu items
For Dream Key Holders
While Dream Key passes are no longer available for purchase or renewals, existing Dream Key holders can enjoy additional benefits until their pass expires, like:
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks until the expiration of your pass, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions.
- Hold up to 6 theme park reservations at a time
- 20% off the purchase of Disney Genie+ service (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- Coming Soon – Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads
- Up to 20% off select merchandise
- Up to 15% off select dining
- Standard theme park parking included (available at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure and Toy Story Parking Area)
You can read more about the different Magic Key passes on the Disneyland website.
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Kathleen Matlock-Neal
Friday 19th of August 2022
Important now no new sales even if you’d like to purchase on for your own child that turned 3 this year. My daughter turned 3 in February but I waited to get her a pass since there was no new regarding the program being available for renewal until this week. I also wanted our new passes to align since you know she is a toddler and when mine expires she has no other way of going to Disneyland. Anyhow, a cast member stated in writing I’d be able to purchase one for her after I renewed since she did in fact turn 3 this year so I renewed & now the supervisors refuse to allow me to purchase one stating there is a 60 day policy- meaning I can only purchase one for a child within 60 days from their 3rd birthday. Even though I was given inaccurate and misleading information to be placed in this predicament at no fault of my own, Disneyland refuses to allow me to purchase a pass for my 3 year old.
Alejandra
Tuesday 23rd of August 2022
@Kathleen Matlock-Neal, I mean if she looks like a 2 year old I would keep bringing her in. Her loss.