One of Disneyland Resort’s newer dining locations is causing a stir among devoted fans and Annual Passholders. The upscale-modern diner Great Maple, located inside the reimagined Disneyland Hotel’s Pixar Place Hotel, has recently changed its discount policy—and not for the better. According to firsthand guest reports, the restaurant no longer offers Magic Key (Annual Passholder) discounts on weekends, and fans are calling foul.
The news first began circulating on Reddit, where one user posted:
“Great Maple doesn’t take Magic Key discounts on weekends anymore. It’s a bit strange given that I’ve never heard of select days when MK discounts aren’t offered.”
The revelation sparked a heated discussion among fans, many of whom expressed both confusion and frustration at the unexpected restriction.
“That’s so weird. A restaurant IN a Disney property hotel is time-hating discounts? This is new, right?”
“Disney Then > Disney Now.”
A Broader Trend?
Several users chimed in to note that this isn’t an isolated incident. One said they were given the same explanation while dining at Small Bytes, another dining option on Disneyland Resort property. Others pointed to Beignets Expressed and the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, both of which only offer Magic Key discounts before 4 p.m. on weekdays.
This points to what some Magic Key Holders believe is a creeping trend: limiting passholder benefits during peak times or even quietly phasing them out altogether.
What is Great Maple?
Great Maple is a modern American eatery known for its retro-chic decor, craft cocktails, and brunch-style comfort food with a California twist—think truffle fries, maple bacon doughnuts, and French dip sandwiches. While the original San Diego location is beloved, guests haven’t been as kind to its Disneyland iteration.
One guest shared:
“Great Maple was great (ha) when it first opened. But my work held a lunch there last year and it was sad to see how downhill it's gone… I wasn’t even paying for the meal, but I felt like it was still a ripoff.”
Others pointed out inconsistency across locations, suggesting that not all Great Maples are created equal:
“We went to the one in Pasadena and thought it was super mediocre. When we went back to the OG [in San Diego] and mentioned it, a waitress told us the others are basically franchises that can do their own thing but carry the Great Maple name.”
Guests Feel Let Down
The discount changes seem to be the last straw for many. One family reported that drinks weren’t included with kids meals, and they were charged $1 just to add shredded lettuce to a hamburger. Another simply wrote:
“Don’t go to Great Maple. There’s so many better restaurants. I feel like it’s a tourist trap.”
What Magic Key Discounts Usually Offer
Magic Key holders (Disneyland’s version of Annual Passholders) typically receive 10-15% discounts on select dining, merchandise, and parking. These perks are a major draw for locals who frequent the parks and resorts year-round, and any change to those perks is felt deeply by the fanbase.
While Disneyland hasn’t officially announced this discount limitation on their website or app, it’s clear the information is spreading quickly through online communities, and not in a positive way.
