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One of the best places in the world to experience the Disney magic is at a Disney Park in a Disney Resort. Whether Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, there are numerous rides, attractions, and ways for Disney fans to have that quintessential Disney experience. As Disney Fanatics would know, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, was the first Disney Theme Park to open. It has two Parks—Disneyland Park, which is home to Sleeping Beauty Castle, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain, and Disney California Adventure, Park, which opened in 2001 and is themed around the history and culture of California. It features attractions like the Incredicoaster, Radiator Springs Racers, and the World of Color nighttime spectacular.
Disneyland Resort featuring Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park/Courtesy of Disney
While the Disney Parks are undoubtedly magical places, not every visit to a Disney Park lives up to expectations. Many fans often share trip reports after their time at the Disney Parks, letting fellow Guests know what went well, what could have been improved, and what are experiences they would entirely avoid.
In that vein, one Guest, u/shadowjacque, shared their trip report to Disneyland Resort. The Guest noted that “Disney cast members in general seemed disinterested and mostly were talking to each other. There were fewer cast members and fewer supervisor types to be seen.”
Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park/Courtesy of Disney
They also shared that “the parks were clean and the food options were decent,” and “Guests were very well behaved on this trip. Only a handful of rude “Karens” were sighted.”
Of course, Guest behavior at the Disney Parks is a topic of constant debate, especially when some behave in absolutely unacceptable ways picking fights with fellow Guests, Cast Members and shouting and screaming in the Parks. However, what was notable about this observation was how another Guest attributed the lack of bad Guest behavior to one specific detail.
The Mickey Pumpkin on Main Street at Disneyland Resort is considered to be a fall and autumn staple for fall-loving Disneyland Guests/Courtesy of Disney
A fellow Guest, u/MindJail, put forth that
The well behaved guests is likely because all of the magic keys are blocked out this week except for the highest tier. I have this key and go regularly. The crowd is very different when all the lower keys are blocked.
Some other commenters also didn’t necessarily agree with the user stating, “Yeah it’s definitely not that .”
While this is just one person’s opinion, it’s important to note that being considerate of fellow Guests at the Disney Parks is a responsibility all Guests have, regardless of whether they are Magic Key holders or otherwise.
More on the Magic Key Pass
“Magic Key” is a type of annual pass that grants the holder access to the parks on select days throughout the year. Magic Keys replaced the previous Annual Passholder program at Disneyland Resort. There are four different tiers of Magic Key passes at Disneyland Resort. The Imagine Key is the most affordable Magic Key pass, with the most blackout dates. Imagine Key holders can visit the parks on select weekdays and must book reservations in advance. Next is Enchant Key, which is slightly more expensive than the Imagine Key but has fewer blackout dates. Third is the Believe Key. Believe Key holders can visit the Parks on most weekdays and weekends and also receive additional discounts and perks like free parking. Finally is the Dream Key: the most expensive Magic Key pass, with the fewest blackout dates and the most benefits.
