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business2 years ago

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Replaces Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit with Employee Stipend

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors has approved a new benefits stipend policy for its employees and retirees, replacing the previous Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefit. Instead of receiving an annual pass, employees and retirees will receive a $3,000 stipend that can be used to purchase an annual pass if desired. The stipend will be issued annually, subject to tax withholdings and budget appropriations. The decision to replace the annual pass benefit was made due to concerns of inequity and potential legal issues.

business2 years ago

Disneyland Settles Magic Key Lawsuit, Pays $9.5M to Pass Holders

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive business practices regarding its Disneyland annual pass program. The lawsuit alleged that some Magic Key pass-holders were unable to make park reservations on certain days in 2021, despite being promised "no blockout dates." The settlement is expected to result in a $67.41 check for each member of the class-action suit. The settlement still requires preliminary approval from a judge before it becomes final.

business2 years ago

Disney Settles Lawsuit Over Magic Key Annual Pass Program

Disney has reached a class-wide settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of deceiving customers who purchased top-tier annual passes for Disneyland. The lawsuit alleged that Disney artificially limited access for pass holders in favor of daily visitors. The settlement notice was filed in U.S. District Court, and the details of the agreement are yet to be finalized. The lawsuit claimed breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and unfair competition, seeking reimbursement for pass holders and an end to Disney's alleged deceptive practices. Disney denied the allegations and stated that the terms of the pass program were clearly outlined on their website. The settlement aims to resolve the case on a class-wide basis.

entertainment2 years ago

Disney World Halts Annual Pass Sales Amid High Demand and Controversy

Walt Disney World will pause sales of its Annual Passes at 11:00p.m. EDT and resume sales tomorrow morning. Guests who remain in the virtual queue overnight will keep their place in line. Three out of the four pass tiers have not been available for purchase since November 2021, and existing passholders can renew their passes outside of their renewal window. The passes are limited, and waiting in a queue does not guarantee ownership. The price for each pass tier has increased, and blockout dates vary depending on the selected tier.

entertainment2 years ago

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume with Potential Availability Issues

The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder queue purchasing screen has released a new message indicating that a pass or "select passes" may sell out today due to high popularity. The process for purchasing an Annual Pass has largely consisted of waiting in a slowly-moving queue, and potential passholders are instructed to keep the browser window open. Existing Annual Passholders will be able to renew their pass outside of their renewal window, and a limited number of passes will be available during this opening of Annual Pass sales. Price increases for Annual Passes were announced last year.

business2 years ago

"Disney reinstates annual pass sales for Walt Disney World"

Disney is bringing back its Walt Disney World annual park passes after halting sales more than a year ago. The annual passes, which range in fees from $749 to $1,399, come with previously announced perks like free digital photo downloads and the opportunity to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without a reservation (except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom.) The move comes as Disney is shaking up other areas of the business following its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, including key leadership changes within the streaming division and the appointment of its first-ever chief brand officer.

business2 years ago

Disney World Resumes Annual Pass Sales After Hiatus.

Disney is bringing back its Walt Disney World annual park passes after halting sales more than a year ago. The annual passes, which range in fees from $749 to $1,399, come with previously announced perks like free digital photo downloads and the opportunity to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without a reservation (except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom). The move comes as Disney is shaking up other areas of the business following its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, including leadership changes within the streaming division and the appointment of its first-ever chief brand officer.