A Disneyland Magic Key Pass holder alleges that she is being held hostage in a divorce settlement, forced to pay up to $1649 for her soon-to-be ex-husband to visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
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It’s a hefty bill to foot for an ex. Disneyland Resort offers four Magic Key Passes: the Inspire Key for $1649, the Believe Key for $1249, the Enchant Key for $849, and the Imagine Key for $499 (exclusively for Southern California Residents who must prove they reside in certain zip codes). Only California residents can pay monthly instead of in a lump sum at the time of purchase.
When Redditor u/Hungry-Flatworm111 and her husband purchased Disneyland Resort Magic Keys in February 2024, they selected the monthly payment option. The monthly payments don’t operate like a subscription service that guests can stop paying for and lose perks; they’re more like an interest-free loan. Disneyland Resort can send guests to collections for not paying their monthly bills.
The Disney Parks fan asked a Guest Services cast member for an exception, but they could not help. Because both Magic Key Passes are on her account, the guest must continue to pay for both if she doesn’t want Disneyland Resort to refuse her entry for not paying.
“I want to cancel his pass,” the guest wrote. “I called and spoke to a cast member and they said there’s no way out of it.”
Not only is the guest paying for someone else’s annual pass, but she suspects that her ex-husband will no longer use it.
“Just makes me so mad that I have to keep paying for his pass,” she said. “…I know he will most likely not even use his pass or even cares to keep it…He cheated soo…I know he’s going to be difficult as the divorce goes on.”
Some Disney Parks fans had advice for the Magic Key holder–though Reddit comments should never be construed as legal advice.
“Specify in the divorce agreement that each is responsible for their own Magic Pass,” said u/Ellionwy. “Problem solved.”
“In the divorce agreement just say you want XYZ in cash,” u/Ultimus_Omegus suggested. “Ie if the remaining balance is $1,000, make it part of the divorce you get $1,000 cash or some asset worth that.”
Though she wasn’t sure if any of the suggestions would pan out, the Magic Key Pass holder was happy that she might not have to cover her ex-husband’s entry to Disneyland Resort to save her own.
Still, others suggested she take the hit and avoid conflict.
“Best thing you can do is let that sh*t go,” u/Significant_Lack_668 wrote. “Getting [a] lawyer involved will cost you more than you would get back (<$1600).”
What’s the best way to keep personal conflict from impacting your Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort vacation? Give us your best advice in the comments.
