Credit: DisneyDisneyland’s 70th anniversary interactive key, a popular collectible item that allows guests to unlock special experiences throughout the park, is currently experiencing a temporary issue with its Adventureland lock.
While the interactive key continues to be a hit with Disney fans, those eager to experience the full effects of the Adventureland portion of the key will have to wait a little longer.
Temporary Disruption in Adventureland’s Key Activation
As part of the 70th anniversary celebration, Disneyland released a series of interactive keys that can activate special features in various parts of the park. Each key unlocks a light and unique effect corresponding to different lands, including the Adventureland lock.
However, Disneyland has announced that the Adventureland lock is temporarily out of service, preventing guests from enjoying the usual interactive effects associated with this particular section of the key.
Though the Adventureland lock is not functioning as expected, Cast Members have a workaround for guests who wish to activate the Adventureland light on the key. Guests can still visit the Adventureland Bazaar and use the key at the register, where Cast Members can manually trigger the light feature.
However, this alternative activation does not trigger the full effects of the lock, which normally include additional light and sound effects in the area.
Despite the temporary setback, guests who visit the Adventureland Bazaar can still enjoy the magical lighting feature, but it won’t be the same immersive experience as when the key’s lock is fully operational.
Why the Temporary Disruption?
Disneyland has not specified the exact cause of the disruption to the Adventureland lock but has reassured guests that it is a temporary issue. It’s unclear how long the malfunction will last, though Disney has stated that they are actively working to resolve it.
The interactive keys are a major part of the park’s ongoing anniversary celebrations, and Disney aims to ensure that guests can enjoy the full experience as soon as possible.
While some visitors have expressed disappointment over the lack of full effects from the Adventureland lock, many are still making the most of their interactive keys. The workaround at the Adventureland Bazaar provides a way to still activate the key’s light feature, allowing guests to experience a partial version of the magic.
Fans of the interactive keys have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the temporary disruption, with many remaining hopeful that Disneyland will resolve the issue soon.
The Adventureland lock for the Disneyland 70th anniversary interactive key is temporarily out of service. Cast members have a way to activate the Adventureland light on the key at the register in the Adventureland Bizarre but you don’t get the effects of the lock pic.twitter.com/E35Kul7qPh
— Matt (@DisneyScoopGuy) August 6, 2025
What’s Next for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Key?
As Disneyland continues its 70th anniversary celebrations, the interactive key remains one of the most popular items for park-goers, with many guests eager to unlock new surprises. Disney has hinted that future surprises and special effects may be added to the interactive key lineup as the anniversary year progresses.
For now, guests will have to make do with the current workaround, but it’s clear that Disney is dedicated to delivering the magical experiences the interactive keys were designed to provide. Fans will be keeping a close eye on updates regarding the Adventureland lock’s repair and eagerly await the return of the full experience.
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