Disney cancels its annual passport program

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Ten months after Disneyland closed its doors due to COIVD, Disney Parks has done so abruptly announced that complete the annual passport program and provide refunds to existing customers. A replacement for the popular unlimited pass has been promised, but is unlikely to be offered until the pandemic is withdrawn.

Premier Passport, another annual pass that grants entry to parks on both coasts, is also canceled, for WDW News Day, a news site focused on Disney Parks. Pending Premier passports will remain active until March 31, 2021, even if they are open Walt Disney World theme parks and perks, after which they will be canceled. All annual passes valid from March 14, 2020 will be eligible for a proportional refund of the portion of your unused Disneyland season ticket, details of which can be found this Disneyland website.

More than a million people have used the annual multi-level pass, which offered exclusive benefits such as after-hours travel schedules, special events, early movie tours, and discounts. The end of the show surprised loyal fans, especially those in California, where the two theme parks – Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – have become a viable daily or weekly meeting place for locals. Lots of they expressed their shock and dismay on social media.

However, there are still some advantages. Disneyland also announced that all step holders with active steps as of March 14, 2020 can still receive discounts on merchandise, food and beverages at open locations in the Disney Center district and Buena Vista Street. There is also a 30% discount on select merchandise from certain stores, Monday through Thursday through February 25th. according to the Los Angeles Times.

It remains uncertain when a new annual subscription program will be able to be offered again or if it will have the same benefits. California theme parks will only be able to reopen once COVID transmission rates reach minimum levels, at which time park capacity would be limited to 25% and is likely to require reservations. Meanwhile, Disneyland’s latent parking lots will be taken advantage of, such as those in Orange County first place of mass vaccination.

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