The book "Magic Tree House: An Enormous Day for Baseball" by Mary Pope Osborne takes young readers on an exciting adventure through time and space. The main characters, Jack and Annie, find themselves transported to Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, in the year 1947. They soon discover that they have been sent by the magic tree house to witness a historic baseball game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. This game is especially memorable because it features Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. Jack and Annie watch in awe as Robinson breaks the color barrier and shows his incredible talent on the field. Throughout the story, Osborne paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere at Ebbets Field, with descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells filling the air.

HURRY! Disney Magic Key Passes Are AVAILABLE NOW

If you want to buy a Disneyland Magic Key pass, the time is NOW.

Disney announced yesterday that all four tiers of Disneyland Magic Key Passes would be available to buy starting today, April 11th, 2023. These passes quickly sold out when they went for sale in January of this year, so if you want to purchase one, you’ll need to be fast!

UPDATE: As of April 14th, only the Inspire Key is available for new purchases. All Magic Keys are still available for renewals.

Hurry! Magic Key Passes are available online NOW. Magic Key Passes are annual passes for Disneyland Resort. In January of 2023, Disney announced that the Magic Key Passes would be available “from time to time” throughout the year, and when those passes went up for sale in that same month most of them sold out FAST (with the exception of the Inspire Key, which is the most expensive option). We’re expecting a similar result today.

Now, all four tiers of Magic Key passes are available online! The pass sales will ONLY be available online, so head to the Disneyland website to purchase yours.

In order to purchase a pass, you’ll have to wait in a virtual queue until it’s your turn to shop. At the time of this writing, the virtual queue wait is more than an hour.

As of 9:06 a.m. Pacific Time, all four tiers of Magic Key Passes were available for purchase.

The four tiers of Magic Key Passes include the following:

• Inspire Key — $1,599
• Believe Key – $1,099
• Enchant Key — $699
• Imagine Key (Only available for Southern California Residents living in zip codes 90000 to 9359) — $449

So hurry to Disneyland’s website ASAP to buy your pass, as we expect them to sell out quickly. Disney even warned that “the quantity of passes and pass types available for renewal or purchase may be limited, and passes or a pass type may be unavailable from time to time or at any given time, or available only for renewals.” We’ll be sure to update this post when the passes sell out!

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Perhaps one of the most controversial things in the Disney community this year has been the Disneyland Magic Key program.

Disneyland’s Magic Keys are their updated version of the Annual Pass program. The program was first rolled out in 2021, after the devastating upset of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, sales were only open to guests who had already had an Annual Pass or Magic Key, and guests were only allowed to renew or cancel their pass. Sales of new Magic Keys have been intermittent since 2021, with new sales consistently paused due to demand. At the time of this writing, new sales for Magic Key passes have been paused once again.

It was also recently announced that the cost of each tier would be increasing anywhere from $50 to $150. The Key offerings are as follows:

• Imagine Key: (only available to Southern California Residents) $499 (previously $449)
• Enchant Key: $849 (previously $699)
• Believe Key: $1249 (previously $1,099)
• Inspire Key: $1649 (previously $1,599)

The increased prices of the Magic Keys and the Walt Disney World Annual Passes follow what many are calling an upsetting trend for the Disney parks over the last couple of years. Despite newly reinstated CEO Bob Iger addressing the outrageous prices of Disney admission earlier this year, stating that he believed the prices had gone too high and he would be working on ensuring that prices were attainable for families and the average guest, many have claimed he has done nothing to follow through on his comments. The price of a daily ticket, Magic Key pass, Disney World Annual Passes, hotel stays, and in-park purchases like food, merchandise, and Lightning Lanes have all increased drastically.

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With the increase in prices, many guests have shared their complaints on social media, saying that the increase in price does not match the current Disney parks experience. It’s led to many debates about whether a Disney vacation is worth it anymore, as well as many people debating whether or not to renew their Annual Passes and Magic Keys. One such debate recently took place on Reddit, with u/WhiskeySales making a post stating that they just don’t see the value in reinstating their Magic Key Pass despite having had some version of a Disneyland Annual Pass for several years. Although the initial post was deleted, the comments are still available, with many agreeing with the original poster.

“Same, I’m out in February,” agreed u/HOTDOGWEHAVEAWIENER. “I simply don’t want to give Disney my money anymore, the quality isn’t there. Their greed is out of control and them continually raising food & parking prices while the rides and lands are falling apart or boarded up near constantly has made the value comically not worth it. Iger and this whole management team sucks.”

“I’m also not going to renew. The large crowds and price hikes ruins the experience. The best time I had at Disneyland was during the hurricane. The park was empty and wait times were low,” commented u/MrKazador. Bro you are not wrong. Disneyland is now just an always crowded money milking machine. The guest experience is not valued by them and it is frustrating having to be on your phone a lot securing you place in line or ordering food annoying. Not to mention the wait times on rides with the LL. So lame,” u/Bsizzle18 replied.

“Believe Key expired last Sunday. Did not renew,” shared u/SpaceXMonkeys. “The value is not there at all. From the numerous ride breakdowns, to receiving MEPs from a LL attraction that can’t even be used on another LL attraction (like wtf, why. ), to Genie+ increasing price 3 times within one year, and parking increasing as well.”

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Unfortunately, as the cost of living across the nation has skyrocketed, so have experiences like a Disney vacation. What was once a magical escape for families looking to create memories with their children has become a once in a lifetime opportunity that not many can afford anymore. Despite Walt Disney’s assurance that the Disney parks were a place for everyone of all ages to make memories and experience the magic, that seems to no longer be the case.

In addition to the increase in costs, many people have noticed that things that were once the standard at Disney are now the exception. Many have pointed out issues like decreased upkeep and maintenance routines on attractions, pointing out broken animatronics, dirty ride vehicles, and increased attraction down times. Others have pointed out things like disruptive guest behavior and attitude, stressed and rude cast members, and even a decrease in cleanliness standards across the parks, citing issues like rats and poop.

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Several of the comments, like one from u/smakusdod, speculated that Disney doesn’t “want you to renew. They want you to come one or two days a year and spend $1000 each time.” As these complaints fill the Disney community spaces on social media platforms, it is clear that there seems to be a collective opinion that the Disney parks need a drastic overhaul and update if they want to keep their current Magic Key and Annual Pass holders.

Do you or have you previously had a Magic Key or Annual Pass? Is it still worth it, or will you not be renewing? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below!

Please note that the experiences discussed in this article are based on personal and unique situations. No two Disney guest experiences are alike, and these do not indicate a typical experience. The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily representative of Inside the Magic.

Jessica Nicole

Jessica is a former Walt Disney World Cast Member, a major theme park fan, and a nerd at heart. When she's not reading, writing, or planning her next adventure, you can find her watching horror movies or spending time with her family.

Disney's magic comes with a higher price tag: Parks' ticket and annual pass costs rise again

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Disneyland and Walt Disney World ticket prices are going up once again.

On Wednesday, Disney announced it is raising ticket prices at its Disneyland Resort by up to 9% (between $5 and $65 more), and annual pass prices are going up by as much as 10% at Walt Disney World. The price increases are effective immediately.

Prices at the theme park in Anaheim will rise between 7% and 9%, but the price of date-based tickets, which most visitors purchase, will stay the same at $104 per day.

Prices of the Magic Key annual passes are going up between 3 and 21%.

Below is a breakdown of the ticket price increases:

Throughout the story, Osborne paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere at Ebbets Field, with descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells filling the air. The author effectively captures the excitement and energy of the game, making the reader feel like they are right there in the stands alongside Jack and Annie. The tension and anticipation build as the game progresses, with the outcome hanging in the balance.

One-day, single-park ticket prices at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure

• Tier 1: $119, up from $114
  
• Tier 2: $134, up from $129
  
• Tier 3: $154, up from $144
  
• Tier 4: $169, up from $159
  
• Tier 5: $184, up from $169
  
• Tier 6: $194, up from $179
  

In addition to the thrilling baseball game, the book also explores important themes such as racial equality and the power of perseverance. Robinson's bravery and determination in the face of discrimination serve as an inspiration to both Jack and Annie. They learn about the challenges Robinson faced and the impact he had on the sport and society as a whole. The book highlights the importance of breaking down barriers and treating all individuals with respect and fairness, regardless of their race or background. Overall, "Magic Tree House: An Enormous Day for Baseball" is a captivating tale that combines history, adventure, and life lessons. It exposes young readers to important historical events and figures, all while entertaining them with an exciting storyline. The book serves as a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together and to create positive change..

Reviews for "A Baseball Fairy Tale: The Magic Tree Hut Experience"

- Emily - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House: An Enormous Day for Baseball". I found the storyline to be very dull and predictable. The characters lacked depth and the dialogue felt forced. Overall, I struggled to stay engaged and ended up skipping over several pages just to get to the end. I wouldn't recommend this book unless you're a die-hard baseball fan.

- Michael - 1 star - "Magic Tree House: An Enormous Day for Baseball" was a complete letdown. The plot was weak and the writing style felt amateurish. I found myself rolling my eyes at the cheesy dialogue and the overly simplistic descriptions. It felt like the author was trying too hard to make the story exciting, but it fell flat for me. I wouldn't waste my time on this book.

- Jessica - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Magic Tree House: An Enormous Day for Baseball", but it didn't live up to my expectations. The story lacked depth and the pacing was off. The author tried to incorporate too many different elements, but none of them were fully developed. I was hoping for a more engaging and thought-provoking read, but unfortunately, this book fell short. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a die-hard Magic Tree House fan.

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