Although Disney World has been offering new Annual Passholder perks recently, like an exclusive magnet, a lounge, and special photo-ops, the Park Pass lawsuit brought by Disney World Annual Passholders against Disney World continues. Since the lawsuit was initially filed, Disney announced plans to change the Park Pass Reservation System, but that change did not put an end to the lawsuit.
For reference, the lawsuit was filed in October 2022. It argues that Disney’s Platinum Pass and Platinum Plus passes were advertised with “no blockout dates,” yet Passholders alleged the Park Pass Reservation System created blockout dates for Annual Passholders, and therefore modified their original contracts with Disney. The lawsuit also spells out some other criticisms, arguing that Disney prioritizes regular ticket purchasers in the interest of a bigger profit, “takes advantage” of its loyal passholder fans, and “abused a global pandemic.” Now, let’s discuss where we’re at as of mid-June 2023.