Ten months after Disneyland closed its doors due to COIVD, Disney Parks abruptly closed its doors announced that they end their annual passport program and issue refunds to existing customers. A replacement for the popular unlimited pass has been promised, but it is unlikely to be offered until the pandemic abates.
Premier Passport, another type of annual pass that gives access to parks on both coasts, is also being canceled WDW News Day, a news site focused on Disney Parks. Outstanding Premier Passports will remain active through March 31, 2021, for still outstanding Walt Disney World theme parks and perks, after which they are canceled. All annual passes valid from March 14, 2020 are eligible for a pro rata refund on the unused Disneyland portion of their pass, details of which can be found at this Disneyland website.
More than a million people have taken advantage of the multi-tier annual pass, which offered exclusive benefits such as hour after hour, special events, movies and discounts. The end of the program shocked loyal fans, especially those in California, where the two theme parks – Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – have become a viable daily or weekly hangout for locals. A lot of expressed their shock and dismay on social media.
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However, there are still some benefits. Disneyland also announced that active pass holders will still be able to get discounts on merchandise, food and drink at open locations in Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street starting March 14, 2020. There is also a 30% discount on select items from select stores, Monday through Thursday through February 25th. according to the Los Angeles Times.
When a new annual pass program will be offered again, or whether it will have the same benefits, remains uncertain. The California theme parks cannot reopen until COVID transmission speeds reach a minimum level, at which point the park’s capacity would be limited to 25% and probably need to be reserved. In the meantime, Disneyland’s dormant parking lots will be put to good use, as will Orange County’s first mass vaccination site.