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“That’s Just The Start of Changes to Park Passes,” Says Disney Executive

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One of the most controversial parts of the current Disney World experience could be CHANGING in a big way.

Walt and Mickey

The Park Pass reservation system was introduced after the COVID-19 park closures and has stuck around ever since, gaining lots of praise from various Disney executives but a heavy amount of criticism from Disney fans. Essentially, because of the Park Pass system, a valid ticket is no longer enough to get you into the parks. Instead, if you want to visit a Disney World park on any given day, you’ll need (1) a valid ticket, and (2) a Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit. But could the system soon be altered in a way that’ll make guests happier? One Disney executive thinks so.

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The Latest CHANGES in the Park Pass Lawsuit Filed by Annual Passholders Against Disney

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Disney has been involved in a number of lawsuits over the years, and another one is seeing some big developments now.

Annual Passholder Magnet

Disney has recently had to deal with a Park Pass lawsuit from Magic Key passholders, a Park Pass lawsuit initiated by Annual Passholders, and an investor lawsuit stemming from Disney’s handling of the Parental Rights in Education Bill in Florida (what critics call “Don’t Say Gay”). Right now, we’re taking a closer look at the Annual Pass Park Pass lawsuit as that has seen some major developments.

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Secrets to Getting Disney World Park Passes When They’re Sold Out

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Imagine: You’ve planned the perfect Disney World trip and secured tickets for each day of your visit.

Mickey and Minnie

You think to yourself, “I’ve got plenty of time — I can worry about Park Pass Reservations later.” Then, “later” rolls around and you realize it’s too late! There are NO MORE park passes left for the park you want on a certain date during your trip. Don’t panic — we know it might seem like the end of the world, but all is not lost. Here are our secrets to getting Disney World park passes when they’re sold out!

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Disney Just Hit Us With 15 MASSIVE News Bombs

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When Disney drops news, they seriously drop news! If you weren’t paying attention Tuesday because you were, well, at school, at work, shopping, parenting, cleaning, doing laundry, and just living life … we’ve got some HUGE NEWS for you. 

©Disney | TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening SOON!

In fact, it’s our JOB to pay attention, and even we couldn’t keep up!

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Will Disney World Get Rid of Park Passes in 2023?

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Ahh the Disney Park Pass reservation system…many fans love to hate it!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The system was first introduced to help manage attendance in 2020 when Disney World reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, guests are required to “reserve” the park that they want to visit in advance, and if that park is already filled up for the day? Well, you might be out of luck. But is there a chance that Disney World could nix the controversial system in 2023? We’re looking at the evidence.

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Another Date Has COMPLETELY SOLD OUT for Disney World in 2023

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Believe it or not, the week after the holidays can sometimes be even MORE crowded in Disney World than the peak holiday season. A recent update proves that’s the case this year!

Fantasyland is one of the areas with bottlenecks

Although we saw some pretty big crowds at the parks for Christmas and New Year’s, we’re seeing even more people at Disney World today, January 2nd. And it looks like those crowds are going to get BIGGER soon. [Read more…]

Magic Kingdom Is SOLD OUT for New Year’s Day In Disney World

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You need to get your Park Pass Reservations ASAP because Disney World is starting to SELL OUT for New Year’s Day!

Crowds in Magic Kingdom

Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation system began in 2020 when the parks reopened after the COVID-19 closures. The new-ish system means you have to get reservations for each park you plan to visit in addition to the park tickets themselves. If you’ll be in Disney World on New Year’s Day, you need to get those passes NOW. [Read more…]

CEO Bob Iger Comments on Disney Park Pass Reservation System

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In case you missed it, there has been a major change in leadership at The Walt Disney Company recently — Bob Chapek has been replaced with Bob Iger as CEO of the company.

©Reuters || Bob Iger is back in charge at Disney.

There has been a lot going on with the change, like why it happened, the changes that could potentially happen at Disney due to the former CEO’s return, and what Iger might do first. Now, Bob Iger is holding a Town Hall meeting for Cast Members, and he has made some comments about the current Theme Park Pass Reservation system at the Disney theme parks.

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Bob Iger Is Back at Disney. Here’s What Can Change (and What Won’t).

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Wall Street has shown its instant approval today for the moves The Walt Disney Company made on Sunday night — replacing Disney CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger. Disney stock jumped up in the early morning, pre-trading hours. Disney fans on social media are also speaking loudly in approval of the change.

©Reuters Everything old is new again … Disney CEO Bob Iger

But with all of the “huzzahs!” and stock purchases and general warmth around this move, fans are commenting about all the “changes” they are expecting to “bring the magic back” to Disney Parks. But should we really expect any significant change in the parks with Iger back in charge?

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HURRY! Thanksgiving Park Pass Reservations Are OPEN for All Disney World Guests

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Can you believe we’re less than 10 days away from Thanksgiving?

Gobble Wobble Bundt Cake

It seems like just yesterday we were braving the summer crowds in Disney World or snacking on Halloween treats. But now, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has kicked off and Thanksgiving treats are everywhere. If you want to visit Disney World on Thanksgiving, listen up!

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