As a Disney Annual Passholder, I’ve had many questions and concerns. They put out some information today that helps. Although I’m not entirely sure I’m cool with it. Let’s dig into this together, shall we?

All APs are able to make reservations for up to 3 days at a time. If you are staying at a select Disney Resort or select hotel, you are able to make reservations to match the number of days of your stay. Reservations are subject to availability and pass blockout dates. Which are the select resorts and hotels? I’m sure they’ll let us know. I guess you’d better jump right on your park reservations as soon as you book your resort, or you may be spending more relaxing resort days than you planned on. I’m afraid that I won’t get my money’s worth from my Platinum pass, which really sucks. Especially since that damn $150 increase on it they threw at us. I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll catch a break next time they think about increasing.

During the limited capacity period, it may be difficult for Annual Passholders to get park reservations to visit on certain dates. I’m pretty sure that’s a given. I feel my anxiety rising already. Please make sure your pass is valid for entry prior to making a reservation for a day in the park.

Be on the lookout for a Passholder Preview of reopening in your email. It’s going to be first-come-first-serve. Reservations are limited, and you are required to have a valid pass to register. Who’s eligible? Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Premier Passholders. You will have the option of Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom on either July 9 or July 10. Emails with invitations and registration links are to be sent out soon. If the AP would like to register a guest, said guest must also have a valid pass, be listed in your “Friends & Family,” and have opted to “Share All My Plans” with you. As a courtesy to your fellow passholders, please don’t reserve a spot if you will not be in Central Florida and able to use the spot.

This part I grabbed off their site. It’s explained well and I had no desire to make mistakes here. Just know that you have options.

“If you are an Annual Passholder that has paid in full, your options include:

• You will receive a one month extension to your pass (unless you choose one of the alternative options below). This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020.
• Alternatively, and in lieu of the one month extension, Passholders who have paid in full may choose to cancel their annual pass and receive a partial refund.

If you are an Annual Passholder on the monthly payment plan, your options include:

• You will receive an additional one month extension to your pass (unless you choose the alternative option below). This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020. Please note that monthly payments are scheduled to resume with park opening on July 11, 2020.
• Alternatively, and in lieu of the additional month extension, Passholders on the monthly payment plan may choose to cancel their annual pass and waive their monthly payments due after August 11, 2020. Any payments made between July 11, 2020 and August 11, 2020 will be retroactively refunded for those that select this option and all future payments would be stopped.

We will send information in early July with details on how to take action on these options.

Other Policy Updates and Refunds

During the unprecedented closure period, we introduced policy adjustment options to help you manage your annual pass. Explore details below.

If you are an Annual Passholder who has paid in full:
All active Walt Disney World Resort theme park and water park Annual Passes will be extended for the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s account prior to the reopening of the parks.

As an alternative, and in lieu of an extension of their passes, Passholders who have paid in full may choose to receive a partial refund for the park closure period. To request this alternative option, we ask that you contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries.

If you are an Annual Passholder on the monthly payment plan:
On April 5, 2020, we automatically stopped and will waive monthly payments due while the theme parks are closed. We will also retroactively refund payments made between March 14 through April 4, 2020. Payments will resume on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment dates once the parks reopen. Please note, pass expiration dates will not be extended and passes will expire upon their originally scheduled expiration dates.

As an alternative, Guests who are paying for Walt Disney World Annual Passes using our monthly payment program may choose to have their monthly payments postponed starting with payments due April 5, 2020 through the park closure period, and then resumed on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment date once the parks reopen. Postponed payments will be collected in the months following the end of the Passholder’s currently scheduled payment term. The pass will be extended the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s account prior to the reopening of the parks. To request this alternative option, we ask that you contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries.”

I know we’re all excited, and anxious, about returning to the Disney parks. I’ve seen quite a lot of comments in forums about how it won’t be magical. I think it’s still going to be magical, but in a different kind of people caring about other people way. What are you expecting? Or are you one of the folks who plans to stay away as long as possible?

Please remember that the Cast Members are there to keep you safe and to help you have a magical time. Listen to their instructions and treat them with kindness.