New Year, New Perks — Exclusive Popcorn Bucket and MORE Revealed for Disneyland Passholders

Next year is looking very promising for the Disneyland Resort!

Disneyland

Disneyland will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, offering tons of special callbacks and festivities. However, before the celebration begins, the resort is treating its Magic Key holders to some special January perks!

The Magic Key program is the Disneyland Resort’s tiered annual pass that operates on a reservation system while giving users special perks and discounts to use at the theme parks and Downtown Disney District. While these main discounts are largely the same year-round — you can also learn more about these savings on the Disneyland website — perks can change depending on the time of year. We’ve already seen some Magic Key perks pop up for the holiday season, but now we know about several new perks arriving in January 2025!

Mag Key holders sign

Starting us off is a special souvenir pin giveaway and Disney character PhotoPass event at Disneyland Park. From January 7th through January 13th, 2025, Magic Key holders can visit the Starcade in Tomorrowland to encounter special characters and take advantage of a limited-time photo opportunity.

Additionally, Magic Key holders will be able to take home a special souvenir pin and lanyard set. The sets are limited to one per Magic Key holder while supplies last. Drop in at the Starcade between 2PM and 7PM to collect yours!

Disneyland Tomorrowland

Beginning January 8th, Magic Key holders can purchase a special Magic Key Stitch Popcorn Bucket! The popcorn bucket is available from January 8th through February 19th, 2025 while supplies last and popcorn refills will cost $2 each. This perk will be available at select popcorn carts and will not include flavored popcorn. Buckets are limited to one per Magic Key holder per transaction.

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Also starting January 8th, Magic Key holders can enjoy a special Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot. This perk includes a complimentary digital download and will be available from dusk (approximately 4:30PM) to park close. As always, Disney PhotoPass locations may become unavailable due to weather.

PhotoPass photographers in Disneyland

Perhaps the most anticipated perk coming to Magic Key holders in January is the 50% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass offering! From January 6th through January 31st, 2025, Magic Key holders can enjoy double their regular discount on the purchase of Lightning Lane Multi Pass on days they use their Magic Key pass for park admission. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass discount is usually 25% and the price of the skip-the-line pass varies by date.

Lightning Lane entrance

The perks aren’t just limited to the theme parks. Starting in 2025, Magic Key holders can save up to 25% off on select rooms at the Disneyland Resort hotels Sunday to Thursday nights from January 7th through March 20th, 2025.

The deal is valid on standard and premium rooms. Magic Key holders can save up to 25% at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

The Disneyland Hotel

Pixar Place Hotel is also offering a deal, albeit savings are up to a lower 15%.

Pixar Lamp and Ball at Pixar Place Hotel

To take advantage of this perk, Magic Key holders must book now through March 7th, 2025 and travel must be completed by March 21st, 2025.

Grand Californian Lobby

Magic Key holders will also be able to save $1,500 on a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) membership until February 10th, 2025! The offer is specially made for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and starts at 100 Disney Vacation Club points.

To learn more, call (855) 232-0145 to speak with a sales Cast Member or stop by the Golden Vine House — a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center in Disney California Adventure. The offer is valid for existing Magic Key holders only.

Three Bedroom Grand Villa

Finally, take advantage of a Disneyland perk in paradise! Disneyland Magic Key holders can save up to 30% on select villas at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas and up to 25% on select rooms at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i. The deal is available for 5-night stays or longer on most nights from January 4th through April 10th, 2025.

The DVC Villas deal drops to 25% and the Aulani deal drops to 20% off on 4-night stays. Booking can be done through March 5th, 2025 and tavel must be completed by April 11th, 2025.