The other day MiceChat reported on a rumor that Disneyland was considering getting rid of the monthly payment option for annual passes. Seems like a sticky subject! Well I’ve got some thoughts on that.

First off, yes. This would reduce the number of people buying an annual pass. Of course it will. Lots and lots of people don’t have $500-$800 to spare for the full cost of an annual pass. But will it reduce crowds? Of course not!! All it will do is create a different kind of opportunity for guests to get in. For example, those AP holders who do not renew will still go, just not as often. The net result for Disneyland would actually be a loss in my estimation, as fewer trips to the park will mean fewer trips to concession stands etc.

There is also the thought that they will eliminate monthly payments only for those buying new passes. Those who are already making monthly payments will be grand fathered in. This, to me, is only a minor band aid.

The bottom line is that this is a supply and demand issue, and because demand is so high, the only way to solve the problem is to create more supply. Not more tickets though. More park. More entertainment. More Disneyland!

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