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Category: Annual Passholders

  • BREAKING: New Annual Pass Sales Paused at Disney World

    BREAKING: New Annual Pass Sales Paused at Disney World

    Disney World has paused sales on most of it’s new annual passes according to the company’s website.

    Sales of its three most expensive annual passes — Disney Pirate Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Incredi-Pass — “are currently paused,” the website says. Only the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, designed for Florida residents and valid only on weekdays, remains available for new sales at this time.

    The three paused passes are still listed on the site but with notations that read “currently unavailable.”

    A Walt Disney World spokesperson said the change was made while the company monitors attendance at the theme parks. The change occurs as Thanksgiving week begins, the December holidays approach and travel restrictions into the United States have been eased.

    Current annual passholders will still be able to renew their passes as they expire, the spokesperson said.

    The pause is expected to be lifted sometime in 2022, the spokesperson said.

  • BREAKING: Annual Passes Returning to Disney World in September

    BREAKING: Annual Passes Returning to Disney World in September

    Disney has announced that the Annual Pass Program is returning to Disney World.

    Beginning Sept. 8, 2021, they will once again invite new Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to be a part of this beloved program!

    “We are introducing four new Annual Passes offering the flexibility and choice to meet guest needs, each designed based on Passholder feedback,” Disney said. “These passes will help our biggest fans experience all that’s to come during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” – from new attractions and nighttime spectaculars to dazzling decorations at all four theme parks and more!”

    Here are some highlights of our new Annual Passes:

    • Hold More Park Reservations: Depending on their pass type, Passholders may now hold up to five Disney Park Pass reservations at a time. We’ll also be adding “bonus reservations” to the calendar from time to time, so Passholders can make an additional park reservation without it counting against their applicable reservation hold limit. Plus, when Passholders stay at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, they will also be eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their stay – in addition to the reservations you can hold based on your pass type!
    • Customize Your Pass: Choose different add-on options based on your preferences – from the Water Park and Sports option to Disney PhotoPass downloads. These add-on options will be available for purchase with any of our four new passes. 
    • Access a New Integrated Calendar: Planning will be easier with enhancements to our reservation system, including a new integrated calendar that lets Passholders quickly see blockout dates for each pass type, view available days and make, modify or cancel a reservation all in one place.
    • Enjoy Passholder Perks: Passes will continue to offer benefits you know and love including the Park Hopper option, standard theme park parking and discounts on merchandise and dining. And, there will be a few special surprises throughout the 50th anniversary celebration!
  • Disney Sending Passholders Exclusive Orange Bird Magnet

    Disney Sending Passholders Exclusive Orange Bird Magnet

    Walt Disney World will soon be sending an exclusive Orange Bird magnet to its annual passholders, the resort said on its website.

    The resort says it plans to mail out an exclusive Orange Bird magnet to active passholders as a “thank you” for being a passholder.

    The Orange Bird magnet was originally set to be distributed to passholders last year as part of the Flower and Garden festival, which was cut short because of the pandemic.

    When Disney World’s theme parks reopened in the summer, Disney mailed passholders a special Tinker Bell magnet as a way of saying “welcome back.” But many wondered about the Orange Bird magnet.

    Well passholders can look for to the magnet this summer, when Disney begins mailing them out. Each household will receive two magnets, according to Disney. Passholders should make sure their address information is correct or updated by March 31.

    The magnet also comes in celebration of this year’s Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival which runs through July 5. The festival has features Orange Bird-themed merchandise.

  • Disneyland Resort Announces ‘Legacy Passholder’ Program with Perks for Former Annual Passholders

    Disneyland Resort Announces ‘Legacy Passholder’ Program with Perks for Former Annual Passholders

    Disneyland recently announced the end of thier annual passholder program, but now they have announced that Annual Passholders who held active Passports as of March 14, 2020 will be designated as Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders and still recieve special benefits.

    “As a Legacy Passholder, there are magical extras that celebrate you. From special offerings and Park news to discounts on select food and beverages and merchandise at select locations in Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street,” Disney said in an email sent to former Disneyland Passholders.

    Disney took to Twitter today to share the new Annual Pass news for “Legacy Passholders,” as you can see in the post below:

    The Disneyland legacy passholder website promises additional unannounced “special surprise and delight moments” are still to come.

    “We’re working on adding more magic during this limited time,” according to the legacy passholder website. “So, get ready to be surprised, delighted and, most of all, celebrated — because that’s what being a Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholder is all about.”

  • Disney World 30% Off Merchandise Discount for Passholders Returns

    Disney World 30% Off Merchandise Discount for Passholders Returns

    Annual passholders will once again be able to save 30 percent off merchandise at Disney World.

    Returning September 15, the discount will only be available on select merchandise at Disney World owned-and-operated merchandise locations.

    This is just one of the discounts Disney World has available to passholders. For a limited time, passholders can also save up to 40 percent off on stays at select Disney World resort hotels.

    Passholders will have until October 29 to take advantage of the discount.

  • Annual Passholders Can Save 30% on Merchandise for a Limited Time at Walt Disney World Resort

    Annual Passholders Can Save 30% on Merchandise for a Limited Time at Walt Disney World Resort

    Passholders can receive 30% off select merchandise purchases at Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated merchandise locations now through August 14, 2020.

    Each Guest must present a valid annual pass card and government-issued photo ID at time of purchase to receive discount.

    Discount is for personal use only and may not be used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise. Locations and operating hours subject to change without notice. Take a look below to see offer terms and exclusions:

    Discount does not apply to Walt Disney World Resort Operating Participant locations, including but not limited to: The Disney Store, Disney’s Character Premiere, Disney’s Character Warehouse, Cast Connection and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of Walt Disney World Resort.

    Discount is not valid on certain items, including but not limited to previous purchases, ticket media, Disney Gift Cards, Park admissions, arcades, tobacco, alcohol, outdoor vending (e.g. in-Park balloon vendors, glow vendors), Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, rentals (e.g. strollers, ECV), personalization, Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day, select print packages and any online purchases from Disney PhotoPass®, Disney Store Online, Artist Sketch Program (original art), live auction artwork, original or consignment art, newspapers/periodicals, DVDs, CDs, sundries, pantry/prepared foods, kitchen products, digital/video/disposable camera, film, consumer electronics, national-branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, Lladró, Swarovski® Crystal, Tiffany & Co.® Jewelry, Bvlgari, select collectible originals, select specialized toys, select specialty items, handmade items, special orders, purchase-with-purchase offers, select reusable shopping bags, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/The Pirates League/Savi’s Workshop— Handbuilt Lightsabers/Droid Depot packages, shipping or taxes, or on phone, email, online or mail order purchases.

  • Disney World Announces More Park Pass Reservation Availability for Annual Passholders

    Disney World Announces More Park Pass Reservation Availability for Annual Passholders

    Starting Thursday, July 16, additional Disney Park Pass reservation availability will be offered to Annual Passholders on select dates in July and August at Magic Kingdom park, Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

    The additional Disney Park Pass reservation availability does not reflect an increase in park attendance, which remains limited during this reopening period. 

    Annual Passholders staying at select Disney Resort or other select hotels with valid theme park admission are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their stay(s), and now in addition, all Annual Passholders are eligible to make theme park reservations for up to 3 days at a time on a rolling basis. 

    Once you use a theme park reservation, you can make another reservation for a future date. Take look below for information on extensions, cancellations, and refunds for 2020:

    In June, Disney shared that Annual Passholders can receive a one-month extension to their pass. This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account over the coming weeks. If Passholders prefer, in lieu of the additional one-month extension, Passholders may choose to cancel their annual pass. If Passholders choose this option, their annual pass will remain valid through August 11, 2020 and will be canceled effective August 12, 2020.

    Passholders can select this option now through August 11, 2020 by clicking on their personalized link that will be included in an email. Alternatively, Passholders may call V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at 407-939-7277 for assistance and any individual concerns. Please note that once submitted, selections cannot be changed.

    Also, beginning today, Passholders can receive 30% off select merchandise purchases at Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated merchandise locations now through August 14, 2020.

  • Disney World Annual Passholders Accidentally Charged for Multiple Months

    Disney World Annual Passholders Accidentally Charged for Multiple Months

    Disney World is reopening later this month so it was expected that annual pass holders would start seeing charges resume on thier monthly payment plans, but some have reported being overcharged for the past three months while the theme parks were closed due to the coronavirus.

    Disney World has already confirmed that they are aware of the mistake and are working to resolve the issue.

    “Passholders on the monthly payment program were incorrectly charged today. We are in the process of reversing these charges and apologize for the inconvenience this caused,” a Disney spokesperson said in an email.

    Disney World has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. An email was sent to passholders in April stating that monthly payments were placed on hold through the closures. The company said it would refund payments made March 14 through April 5 for passholders who pay monthly.

    Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks will reopen July 11 and Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will reopen July 15. Disney has announced a phased reopening with limited capacity, new reservation protocols and health measures due to the coronavirus.

  • Refunds for Disney World Annual Passes are Starting to Appear for Passholders

    Refunds for Disney World Annual Passes are Starting to Appear for Passholders

    After Disney World closed on March 12 due to the coronavirus, Disney announced that Annual Passholders could recieve refund if they wanted and Passholders are now finally starting to see those refunds showing up in their accounts.

    In April, Disney announced that as an alternative to extending annual passes the number of days the parks are closed, “Passholders who have paid in full may choose to receive a partial refund for the park closure period.”

    A Disney World Annual Passholder who finally received their refund took to Twitter to share the news as you can see below:

    For those not choosing to recieve a refund, the website states: “All active Walt Disney World Resort theme park and water park Annual Passes will be extended for the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s account prior to the reopening of the parks.”

    Back in April, Disney world stated on thier website that if you’re on the monthly payment plan, “We automatically stopped and will waive monthly payments due while the theme parks are closed. We will also retroactively refund payments made between March 14 through April 4, 2020. Payments will resume on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment dates once the parks reopen. Please note, pass expiration dates will not be extended and passes will expire upon their originally scheduled expiration dates.”

    As an alternative, Guests who are paying for Walt Disney World Annual Passes using the monthly payment program may choose to have their monthly payments postponed starting with payments due April 5, 2020 through the park closure period, and then resumed on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment date once the parks reopen. Postponed payments will be collected in the months following the end of the Passholder’s currently scheduled payment term. The pass will be extended the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on your Annual Passholder account prior to the reopening of the theme parks.

  • Passholder Preview Announced for Disney World Reopening

    Passholder Preview Announced for Disney World Reopening

    Disney World unveiled it’s reopening plans and now an email has gone out to Annual Passholders about a Passholder Preview for the occasion.

    Take a look at the details of the email below:

    Dear Valued Passholder,

    In case you missed it, this week we shared some big news about Walt Disney World Resort, including plans to welcome Guests back to the Theme Parks as part of a phased reopening beginning July 11.

    We truly can’t wait to welcome our Passholders back! And we will do it with a great deal of thought. As we reopen, our phased approach will be a deliberate one with limits on attendance and density controls that align with expert guidance.

    And so, to foster recommended physical distancing during this unprecedented time, we will soon be introducing a new Park reservation system and requiring all our Guests to make advance reservations for their Park visits.

    We’ve put together some of the details of what this new system will mean to Passholders on our website. So please take the time to read this important update.

    We truly value the role our Passholders play in making the Walt Disney World Resort experience so magical. And as our re-opening progresses, we are planning a special Passholder preview opportunity to access the magic.

    Walt Disney World has gotten the go-ahead from the state of Florida to open its four Orlando theme parks starting July 11 along the lines of plan executives presented to Orange County officials on Wednesday.

    The phased reopening starts with the Magic Kingdom and Disney Animal Kingdom on Saturday, July 11 and Epcott and Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, July 15.

    The plans were reportedly approved Friday by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in a memo sent to Orange County officials, according to multiple news reports.