Credit: Disney“Disney” and “lower prices” rarely go together in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what’s happened at one resort that lowered the price of its Annual Pass to some parkgoers this week.
Since the onset of COVID-19, Annual Pass programs have undergone major shakeups at Disney theme parks worldwide. While Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have replaced their programs with newer, more expensive (and much more vaguely-named alternatives), some parks have axed the concept completely (shoutout to Tokyo Disneyland).
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For the resorts retaining Annual Passes, a common change is that Passholders are paying more for less. Having an Annual Pass comes with more complications and fewer perks than pre-pandemic – particularly at Disneyland Paris. In 2023, the French Disney resort introduced Disneyland Pass, a costly system that no longer offers incentives such as premium viewing areas for fireworks, free storage lockers, or a private entrance to the parks.
Unsurprisingly, it’s widely thought that Disneyland Paris is experiencing a slump in demand for Annual Passes. The resort’s Passholder Party earlier this month was far emptier than events in years past, and it’s recently started promoting the Passes more than usual.
Now, several work councils within France have also started offering the Disneyland Pass at a lower rate.
Le Comité National d’Action Sociale (The National Social Action Committee)
- Disneyland Bronze Pass: €256 (usually €289)
- Disneyland Silver Pass: €445 (usually €499)
- Disneyland Gold Pass: €625 (usually €699)
L’A.P.A.C.E
- Disneyland Bronze Pass: €260 (usually €289)
- Disneyland Silver Pass: €449 (usually €499)
- Disneyland Gold Pass: €629 (usually €699)
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This marks the first discount for the Disneyland Passes since they were first launched.
Earlier this week, Disneyland Paris also changed the deposit amount required for those paying for their Pass in monthly installments. The deposit for a Bronze Pass remains the same at €91 (followed by 11 monthly payments of €11). However, the deposit for the Silver Pass has decreased from €169 to €125 (followed by 11 monthly payments of €34 instead of €30), while the deposit for the Gold Pass has decreased from €204 to €149 (followed by 11 monthly payments of €50 instead of €45).
The changes make it easier for parkgoers to purchase a Disneyland Pass – which the resort is likely hoping to drive higher sales over the coming months.
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