Magic Key Program

[WishUponAStar3]

Does anyone know how much the discounts are for the Imagine (SoCal) pass, and if they qualify for hotel and DTD restaurants and shops as well as in-park ones? I haven't been able to find that fine print anywhere...

 

[KTownRaider]

They were always upgradable in the past. If you upload it to your account, Disney wouldn't register any difference. They're not AAA tickets, they are Disney tickets that Disney has authorized AAA to sell at a slight discount.

ETA: I uploaded a hopper I bought before Covid from Getaway Today, and it was simply entered as a 3-day hopper. I don't see why I wouldn't be able to upgrade it, but I guess I'll find it soon!

A couple of weeks ago, I upgraded a DL 2day park hopper to a 3 day park hopper at the ticket booth which I purchased through a 3rd party (Undercover Tourist) at a slight discount. I was nervous when I handed over my ticket printouts to the CM- ready to be told they wouldn't be upgradable. Thankfully, the CM accepted them with no issues and processed the upgrade. Now, I plan to to exactly the same thing when I upgrade to a Key in a few weeks...

 

[dina444444]

Does anyone know how much the discounts are for the Imagine (SoCal) pass, and if they qualify for hotel and DTD restaurants and shops as well as in-park ones? I haven't been able to find that fine print anywhere...

10% and yes they should. Those didn’t vary by pass type.

 

[jessredrabbit]

Hey all so was it determined if it is 120 day book window or 90 for pass holders? And if we can upgrade in the app on 8/25? My daughter and I have 3 day passes which we will use for Christmas and I’m debating whether we are going to upgrade before or during the trip. The 30 day difference in booking is a deal breaker to upgrade before the trip as I want to make sure we get our reservations. Thank you!

 

[dina444444]

Hey all so was it determined if it is 120 day book window or 90 for pass holders? And if we can upgrade in the app on 8/25? My daughter and I have 3 day passes which we will use for Christmas and I’m debating whether we are going to upgrade before or during the trip. The 30 day difference in booking is a deal breaker to upgrade before the trip as I want to make sure we get our reservations. Thank you!

90 days

 

[WishUponAStar3]

10% and yes they should. Those didn’t vary by pass type.

Thank you so much! I'm just wondering because there's fine print next to the 10% off dining and merch that makes it clear it's "select" locations. If only they would list the exclusions! I'm just debating whether to get an Imagine key for myself for our upcoming Sept trip to take advantage of those discounts, since we have a handful of table service reservations and will definitely be shopping... My husband and son would just do day-only tix while we to see more reviews of the Key program and figure out how soon we'd even be able to return to the parks with a baby due soon, etc.

 

[dina444444]

Thank you so much! I'm just wondering because there's fine print next to the 10% off dining and merch that makes it clear it's "select" locations. If only they would list the exclusions! I'm just debating whether to get an Imagine key for myself for our upcoming Sept trip to take advantage of those discounts, since we have a handful of table service reservations and will definitely be shopping... My husband and son would just do day-only tix while we to see more reviews of the Key program and figure out how soon we'd even be able to return to the parks with a baby due soon, etc.

Select is more that the non Disney owned places offer the discount at their discretion and it's the same for every pass level. it's usually 10% of dining at most DTD locations. For the hotels it's hit and miss which off site ones offer deals. The Disney hotels when they do offer AP rates it's the same for every pass level.

 

[WishUponAStar3]

Oh great! So even with the Imagine lower-priced key, we could expect 10% off all dining and stores in-park?

 

[dina444444]

Oh great! So even with the Imagine lower-priced key, we could expect 10% off all dining and stores in-park?

Yes, Disney has already stated that the pass will get a 10% discount at select dining and merchandise locations. Select dining for Disney owned locations usually means all table service and counter service. For merchandise it means all Disney owned locations. there are some exclusion for merchandise that's not discounted across the board (lightsaber build, droid build, etc.)

 

[Malcon10t]

Thank you so much! I'm just wondering because there's fine print next to the 10% off dining and merch that makes it clear it's "select" locations. If only they would list the exclusions! I'm just debating whether to get an Imagine key for myself for our upcoming Sept trip to take advantage of those discounts, since we have a handful of table service reservations and will definitely be shopping...

Examples of non discounted locations - The Crystal Palace (owned by outside company), Gibson Girl, the Perfume place in NOS, most of the artist locations... If you had a Legacy pass, it will be the same discount.

 

[DizneyMommy]

I’m so glad others are posting about this. 3+ years ago, I purchased an AP at WDW, and suddenly stopped receiving all promotional emails from The Walt Disney Company, including the parks on both coasts, D23, ShopDisney, home entertainment. I’ve emailed and called many times, as I actually want to hear from them and get AP-related communications. Each time they tell me that I’m opted in, and have tried toggling my subscriptions on and off but I get nothing. They’ve escalated my case but there’s nothing they can do about this IT issue.

I’ll have to buy my next pass with another email address and create a new Disney account, because there seems no hope of getting opted in with the account I’ve had for years and that has all my purchase history and Disney+ subscription!

I’ve had an AP since 1996. One year around 5 years ago I stopped getting emails. Just full stop. Mother in law gets them and forwards them to me! I’ve tried everything but never get them.

 

[Evita_W]

Examples of non discounted locations - The Crystal Palace (owned by outside company), Gibson Girl, the Perfume place in NOS, most of the artist locations... If you had a Legacy pass, it will be the same discount.

Yeah, they need to fix this, other theme parks pretty.much give AP discounts anywhere there is a register, including churro carts, etc. And even in places run by third party vendors.

 

[Malcon10t]

Yeah, they need to fix this, other theme parks pretty.much give AP discounts anywhere there is a register, including churro carts, etc. And even in places run by third party vendors.

So, let's tell the 3rd party vendors to raise their prices so they can offer a discount.

ETA - Just looked at Universal - They have verbiage that states "All Universal Orlando owned and operated restaurants and carts".

Looking at Six Flags, same thing.

 

[heidica]

Not sure this would sway someone from buying a Magic Key pass, but thought it was interesting. On another Disney news site, they were discussing the fine print and Disney has added a clause related to closing or decreasing capacity.

“No refunds if the parks close again – The Disneyland Resort issued full or partial refunds to hundreds of thousands of passholders who couldn't use their passes during the state-ordered shutdown. Disney has now added a "pandemic-related restrictions" clause to the Terms and Conditions, and states there will be "No refunds or credit given for any such changes or cancellations" in the event the theme parks are ordered to limit capacity or close entirely.
Now, we don't take that to mean Disney will offer no compensation to passholders if the parks are forced to close again, but the compensation will likely be in the form of pass extensions rather than refunds.”

 

[MonocularVision]

Here is the wording from the terms and conditions

1. A Passholder assumes the inherent risks associated with the operation of all rides and attractions and should read and obey all safety signage, instructions and rules. Theme parks, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, products, services and offerings may be modified or limited in capacity or availability; are subject to change, closure, cancellation and discontinuance without notice due to rehabilitation, refurbishing, capacity, seasonal considerations, weather, low demand, government or other authority guidance or order, pandemic-related restrictions, special events, or any other reason without liability to Disney or its affiliates; and are not guaranteed. No refunds or credit given for any such changes or cancellations.

 

[Epicnemesis]

So just got off the phone with a cast member. I wanted to get the low down on ticket upgrades:
1. You CAN upgrade and then do monthly still. Your down payment and monthly payments are unchanged, if your tickets are worth more than the down payment you will be credited at the end of the pass year. (your last month or two will be discounted/paid)
2. You CAN buy a multi day ticket and go now and take advantage of the low crowds and then upgrade next week while your ticket is still in use.
3. If you don’t want to lose your reservation day of the upgrade you need to scan into a park first THEN upgrade before the end of the day.
4. All those who wish to upgrade must be at the ticket booth. Upgrades must be done at the ticket booth. (He didn’t mention upgrading on the app, when asked he said they recommend upgrading at the ticket booth. I interpreted that as a cast members way of saying no without saying no)

Some of this info has been confirmed upthread but I figured I’d repeat again as a double confirmation.

 

[brightlined]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already:

In the spirit of the "hidden" resort bucket, there's also now an "Annual Passholders" availability calendar that's active and starts August 25th:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/av...egments=ticket,ph,ap,resort&defaultSegment=ap

(I threw all of them in there.)

 

[AndrewC]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already:

In the spirit of the "hidden" resort bucket, there's also now an "Annual Passholders" availability calendar that's active and starts August 25th:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/av...egments=ticket,ph,ap,resort&defaultSegment=ap

(I threw all of them in there.)

Ah ha! I had a feeling there was some hidden hotel guest bucket... no way would they want people spending $500+ a night not getting into at least one of the two parks!

 

[Malcon10t]

Ah ha! I had a feeling there was some hidden hotel guest bucket... no way would they want people spending $500+ a night not getting into at least one of the two parks!

Its been there since the day the park reopened.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already:

In the spirit of the "hidden" resort bucket, there's also now an "Annual Passholders" availability calendar that's active and starts August 25th:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/av...egments=ticket,ph,ap,resort&defaultSegment=ap

(I threw all of them in there.)

Interesting that they’re even calling it “Annual Passholders” there, none of this “Key” business.

“Reimagined system,” my foot…