The Key to Disneyland is a limited-time interactive experience launched for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration. Priced at $59.99, this collectible light-up key serves as both a souvenir and a gateway to a park-wide scavenger hunt.
What Is the Key to Disneyland?
The Key to Disneyland is a light-up, interactive souvenir designed to engage guests in a scavenger hunt across the park. Shaped like a large key with a “D”-shaped handle and castle-shaped teeth, it features lights and sounds that activate at various stations throughout Disneyland. Each key also contains a compartment that holds one of nine exclusive commemorative pins, which can only be accessed upon completing the scavenger hunt.
How Does the Experience Work?
- Purchase the Key: Available at select shops in Disneyland Park or at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District.
- Embark on the Scavenger Hunt: Visit nine designated lock stations located in each land of Disneyland Park. At each station, insert your key to activate unique lights and sounds corresponding to that land.
- Unlock the Final Surprise: After completing all nine stations, proceed to the Mickey Topiary Finale lock station near the park entrance. Here, your key will unlock the hidden compartment, revealing one of the nine exclusive pins.
Features and Highlights
- Interactive Design: The key lights up and plays sounds specific to each land, enhancing the immersive experience.
- Collectible Pins: Each key contains one of nine unique pins, adding a collectible aspect to the adventure.
- Replayability: Even after completing the scavenger hunt, the key can be used to replay the lights and sounds from each land, serving as a lasting memento.
Is It Worth the Price?
At $59.99, the Key to Disneyland offers both an engaging activity and a collectible souvenir. While some may find the price steep, especially for larger groups, the combination of interactive fun and exclusive merchandise provides value for many guests. It’s particularly appealing to families and collectors looking for a unique way to commemorate Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary.
Availability
The Key to Disneyland experience is available from May 16, 2025, through summer 2026, coinciding with the park’s 70th Anniversary Celebration. Guests have the flexibility to complete the scavenger hunt over multiple visits, as the key retains progress between sessions.
For a visual walkthrough of the experience, you can check out the following video: