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  • 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.”

  • BREAKING: Disneyland Cancels Annual Passholder Program

    BREAKING: Disneyland Cancels Annual Passholder Program

    Disneyland has canceled its annual passholder program.

    The company updated its current annual passport page online to alert customers that it will, “be issuing appropriate refunds for eligible Disneyland Resort Annual Passports and sunsetting the current Annual Passport program.”

    “We want to thank our Annual Passholders for their understanding during this closure period,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote in a statement published on Disney Parks’ Twitter as you can see below:

    The move was made out of concern that demand by fans using the popular membership program could overwhelm Disney’s capacity-constrained Anaheim theme parks once an extended coronavirus closure eventually comes to an end.

    “Due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and limitations around the reopening of our California theme parks, we will be issuing appropriate refunds for eligible Disneyland Resort Annual Passports and sunsetting the current program. We are currently developing new membership offerings that will utilize consumer insights to deliver choice, flexibility, and value for our biggest fans,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement.

    Disneyland will offer a pro rata refund, which is the total value of the passport minus the usable value left, to eligible customers. Customers can check online for more information on how to get and calculate their refund.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights Coming to Disney World In August

    V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights Coming to Disney World In August

    Beginning in August, Disney World is introducing V.I.Passholder Nights which will give Annual Passholders exclusive access to Magic Kingdom or Epcot for two hours after each parks closes.

    Gold, Platinum, Platnum Plus and Premier Passholders will enjoy access to select attractions, shops and dining locations.

    The events will take place on the following dates/times:

    • August 5 at Magic Kingdom from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
    • September 6 at Epcot from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • October 25 at Epcot from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

    Check your email regularly for future event invitations and registration detail. If you receive and email invitation, be sure to register soon; event capacity is limited and subject to availability.

    Other new V.I.Passholder offerings include:

    • Passholder-exclusive in-park offerings: Passholders can enjoy special V.I.Passholder perks during some of the seasonal events throughout the year, like special giveaways and exclusive offerings.
    • Special surprises in the parks: Experience sneak peeks of new park offerings!
    • Merchandise events: Take advantage of the passholder merchandise discount at special events like Super Saturdays at Disney Springs.
  • Passholders With Blackout Dates Can Purchase Summer Add-On Option

    Passholders With Blackout Dates Can Purchase Summer Add-On Option

    If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder with summer blackout dates and were wishing you could find a way to get to the parks this summer, then this news is the Disney magic you’ve been waiting for. Disney World will be offering a special summer add-on for select Annual Passholders with Blackout Dates.

    For an additional fee you’ll receive admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the entire summer! The offer does not include access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    Details have not yet been released as of yet and the offer isn’t available to guests until July 9. The add-on ticket is available for Silver, Weekday Select and Theme Park Select Passholders.

    For those Passholders with summer blackout dates this is really exciting news!  For less than the prices of a one day ticket you can go all summer long. The add-on costs $89 and will give guest access the three parks any day of the week from July 9 through August 9, 2018. And yes you can park hop!

    This summer is an amazing time to go with Disney World with their ‘Incredible Summer‘ in full swing and this offer will give Passholders with summer black out days a chance to check out many of the new experiences.

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