Today is the pagan holiday of Beltane, which is also known as May Day. Beltane is celebrated annually on May 1st and marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a time of joy and fertility, where people come together to celebrate the blossoming of life and the arrival of warmer weather. Beltane has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions and was a significant festival in Gaelic cultures. It was a time when people would light bonfires to honor the sun and encourage its warmth and energy to bless their crops and livestock. Beltane was also seen as a time of purification and cleansing, when people would jump over the flames of the bonfires to bring luck and protection.
For your entire family to have a year full of theme park admission, fun and magic, everyone over the age of three will need their own Annual Pass.
If more than one member of your party has the Disneyland mobile app on their mobile device, you all can link each other s Magic Keys to everyone else s accounts. After you have entered the Annual Pass ID numbers printed on the pass , you will be asked to match each pass with a person on your Family Friends list.
Beltane was also seen as a time of purification and cleansing, when people would jump over the flames of the bonfires to bring luck and protection. In addition to bonfires, another important aspect of Beltane is the Maypole dance. A tall pole is erected and adorned with ribbons and flowers, and people then dance and weave around it as a symbol of unity and harmony.
An Overview of the Disneyland Magic Key Program
When Disneyland closed because of the covid-19 pandemic, Annual Pass sales were put on hold. When the Theme Parks didn’t reopen for over a year, the program was retired, Passholders received refunds, and Magic Keys were rolled out.
There are four different levels of Magic Keys. The higher the level, the more benefits you receive.
The top level is Dream Key. With this level of pass, there are no blockout dates. A Dream Key Holder can hold up to six Disney Park Pass Reservations at a time. Theme Park Parking is free with the Dream Key.
Discounts with the Dream Key include 20 percent off select merchandise and 15 percent off select dining. At the time of this writing, Dream Key is sold out.
The second level is Believe Key. There are blockout dates with Believe, but only at the busiest times of the year. Believe Key Holders can hold up to six Disney Park Pass Reservations at a time.
Discounts with the Believe Key include 50 percent off Theme Park Parking, and ten percent off select merchandise and dining. At the time of this writing, Believe Key is sold out.
The lowest level of Magic Key available to the general public is Enchant Key. There are plenty of blockout dates, including holidays, three day weekends, and a good part of the summer. Enchant Key Holders can hold up to four Disney Park Pass Reservations at a time.
There is no Theme Park parking discount for Enchant Key. The select merchandise and dining discount is ten percent. At the time of this writing, Enchant Key is still available.
Imagine Key is the lowest level, and it is sold only to Southern California Residents. This Magic Key has the most blockout dates. Imagine Key Holders can hold only two Disney Park Pass Reservations at a time.
With Imagine Key, there is no discount on Theme Park Parking. There is still a ten percent discount on select merchandise and food. At the time of this writing, Imagine Key is still available.
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I grew up in Western Massachusetts. When I was nine my family went to Disneyland and I was hooked. I grew up, attended New England College in Henniker, NH, and eventually moved to Virginia. I worked as a disc jockey, married, and became a full time mom when our daughter was born. Fast forward several years. In 2010, we moved to Central Florida and my Disney obsession grew. I now work as a freelance writer and spend my spare time in the Parks. Under the name Paula Brown, I penned the novels 'Dream Wanderers' and 'The Coffee Cruiser'. I also am a co-author of 'Dining at Walt Disney World: The Definitive Guide'. I'm obsessed with Star Wars, so this is a good time to live in Central Florida.
The second level is Believe Key. There are blockout dates with Believe, but only at the busiest times of the year. Believe Key Holders can hold up to six Disney Park Pass Reservations at a time.
The Maypole represents the union between the earth and the sky, and the dance is an expression of the vitality and energy of the season. Beltane is a time of celebration and community, where people come together to share food, music, and laughter. It is a time to honor the cycles of nature and to connect with the earth and its rhythms. Beltane is a reminder of our connection to the natural world and the importance of nurturing and protecting it. Today, many people still celebrate Beltane in various forms. It is a time to embrace the energy of growth and renewal, to connect with our inner joy and creativity, and to celebrate the beauty and abundance of the world around us. Whether through bonfires, Maypole dances, or simply enjoying time outdoors, Beltane provides an opportunity to honor the traditions of our ancestors and to celebrate the arrival of summer..
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