Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland raises Magic Key annual pass prices up to 16%
Disneyland will raise Magic Key prices from 8% to 16% when annual pass renewals go on sale to existing passholders on Thursday, Aug. 18.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: August 16, 2022
“A new Inspire top-tier annual pass with no park access during the two weeks around Christmas and New Year’s Day replaces the former Dream Key with year-round access that is being retired.
“The new prices for the four Disneyland Magic Key annual passes: Inspire $1,599, Believe $1,099, Enchant $699 and Imagine $449. Magic Key costs will increase $200 (14%) for the Inspire Key compared to the former Dream Key, $150 (16%) for the Believe Key, $50 (8%) for the Enchant Key and $50 (13%) Imagine Key, which is available only to Southern California residents.”
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“Existing passholders can purchase any of the four Magic Key passes regardless of their current pass — as long as they are within the renewal window.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland Resort Announces Magic Key Renewal Details — Including Increased Prices, New Discounts, and More
Aug 16, 2022
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Disneyland Resort May Pause Renewals for Certain Magic Key Types, Has No Announced Plans for New Sale
Aug 16, 2022
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Disneyland Magic Key Renewals & Changes: Everything You Need To Know!
By Dusty Sage -August 18, 2022
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Theme park spending up despite lower attendance this summer
Recently released quarterly reports from Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Six Flags and Cedar Fair paint a financial picture of increased visitors spending despite lagging attendance levels.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: August 15, 2022
“Recently released quarterly reports from Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Six Flags and Cedar Fair paint a financial picture of increased visitor spending despite lagging attendance levels.
“Disney theme parks have seen increased guest spending as a result of higher hotel rates and the introduction of the Genie+ line-cutting service.”
Orange County Register
Prices Increase on Drinks, Quick Service Menu Items at Disneyland Resort, Select Treats at Walt Disney World
Aug 17, 2022
“Dining locations across the Disneyland Resort, from quick service locations to popcorn and churro stands, are increasing their prices, substantially in some cases.
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“These are only a handful of examples, but prices on food across the Disneyland Resort are on the rise, jumping at least 30 cents on most items, with some rising more than $1.00 on a single item.”
Laughing Place
Rodent infestation closes Disneyland shop — but don’t blame Mickey or Minnie
The Environmental Health Division of the Orange County Health Care Agency closed a Disneyland retail location for rodent infestation, according to county records.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: August 9, 2022
“The Environmental Health Division of the Orange County Health Care Agency closed a Disneyland retail location on July 29 for rodent infestation, according to county records.”
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“The food facility — identified only as Disneyland Guide 2 — was closed due to ‘imminent health hazards’ caused by a major rodent infestation in a critical food area, according to county records. The closure — related to a retail location rather than a restaurant — has been cleared to reopen by the health agency.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland Retail Location Temporarily Closed Due to Rodent Infestation
Aug 9, 2022
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Disneyland Update Part 1 – Magic Keys Please, Early Morning Magic, Halloween Begins
By Dusty Sage -August 8, 2022
“The drumbeat of concern from Disneyland’s Magic Key pass holders is growing louder by the day. With just a few weeks until many Magic Keys begin to expire, there is still no official news on when Key Holders will be able to plunk down their hundreds or thousands of dollars for continued access to Disneyland. We have some info that will reassure some of you, but there’s a big cloud over the program we should keep our eyes on. But that’s not all. We also have news on the return of a different sort of early entry in the parks, which begins today. And we’ve captured the first signs of Halloween at Disneyland for you as well as all sorts of little news items you’ll want to see. We even have an opportunity for you to stay in Anaheim’s newest themed luxury suite!”
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Disneyland Update Part 2 – Flying High Over ToonTown, Construction, Sweet Treats
By Nathan Villamor -August 9, 2022
“We’re back with Disneyland Update Part 2! Yesterday we looked into Magic Key renewals and the start of Halloween at the Disneyland Resort. Today, we’re following up with even more coverage from the parks, with EXCLUSIVE photographs of ToonTown, current construction and refurbishments around the resort, and we’ll finish with something sweet. Settle in and let’s take a look at what’s been happening around Disneyland.”
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Disneyland Update: The Unfavorables, Halloween Screams, ToonTown Secrets
August 15, 2022
“Welcome to another Disneyland Update. Whether you are a full-price ticket holder or one of the newly minted ‘Unfavorables,’ we’re glad to have you with us! In today’s article, we’ll look at what on earth Disney was thinking when they used such disparaging language to describe their Magic Key holders, the rapid arrival of Halloween (which starts in two weeks), and some exciting construction images…”
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