Inspire Key: Is it Worth It?
***DISCLAIMER: I‘m aware the image is old, and as are the prices. It’s what popped up first when I searched, and the price increase only further proves my point about their prices in general***
I also know: the answer to the subject question is subjective— but I’d still like to hear informed opinions.
Why I Want It:
* To make going to amusement parks more of a hobby.
* To connect with others in the parks, and find a community of others who love Disney too.
* To have my own little escape at least once a month from the also fun yet stressful life of being a performing artist.
* I need flexibility and weekend options since I’m guaranteed to be auditioning during the week.
* The free parking.
Why There’s Hesitation:
* A no brainer: the price! (It’s been expensive, and has only increased over the years)
* No Lightning Lanes included, nor heavily discounted.
* No events included— all separately ticketed.
* Can’t Show up day of— need a reservation.
Clearly, I’m a big of a Disney fan as the next person. But for some reason, I saw the Disneyland Sweethearts' Nite and others, thinking they were included in the membership as an incentive to sign up and have access. So when I‘m about to finally join and find Magic Key Holders only get presales on it first, I got a little bummed. And not one fast pass perk on a normal day of admission also set me back to ponder.
I’m sorry, but forgive me if I‘m not jumping up and down to spend $200 more per event after just signing up for an almost $2K/year subscription. Nor smiling with glee about there not being an allotted amount of lightning lanes available, even though I definitely remember a few fast passes being included with general admission during/pre-pandemic.
So bringing it back home: I’d like to know, (even with all of my cons), if the folks with the Magic Keys still think they are worth it, and why? Because despite how critical I may come off, the kid in me is still looking for a reason to visit and enjoy Disney :)