I suspect that damages would be the issue. Here, the damages would be the cost of the APs. TWDC is already offering refunds on the unused portion. Not what I consider fair. But, the cost of litigating the difference would not be profitable for most people.
Genuine question. What would you like them to do or what would you think is fair?
I don’t see the need for a full refund especially if a pass has been used. Putting them on hold is fair. I do sort of think the extension is their version of that though. We also have no idea how long reservations will be needed as it sure seems this pandemic will never end at its current rate.
I don't think they're asking us, frankly
Demand for travel is there to some extent but not for trips like Disney or Vegas or something. Airlines wouldn’t be laying off people if that was the case. The other big aspect is travel restrictions. People don’t want to quarantine before and/or after their trips. Local travel is big right now because it does avoid the airplane and doesn’t necessarily need to cross state lines.
All APs have parking hopping unless you have something like the Epcot pass. So that’s built in the price from the start.I don't think they're asking us, frankly
I think fair is to offer the following:
1) A FULL refund of your AP if you don't agree with the current environment
2) Refund of the park hopper or the water park portions if they were purchased
3) Additional 6 months on top of the days they were closed
4) If keeping the AP, show appreciation by offering a fair reservation system with penalties for "reservation abusers".
The family purchase of APs at any level is an especially large commitment. TWDC should honor that loyality by showing the same loyality to them. I've got no dog in this hunt. But, I've heard quite a bit on this board from very disappointed APs. Seems they are hurting the very fans responsible for their success.
^^THIS^^ is EXACTLY what the problem is. Instead of celebrating APs, they celebrate the Internet influencers by offering the "magic" they should be spinkling among all their guests. It's strategic -- and wrong. Maybe the pandemic will help them understand this. One can only hope.
People can go now though. It is a choice right now to go or not to go. That’s why they also offered the cancellation option. I’ve only used my pass so far for 7 days total. I would not expect a full refund. Of course that would be nice but I’m also realistic on that front.
Internet influencers give them free advertising that’s why. Disney has before the pandemic improved some of their AP perks. There was a time years ago where the discount wasn’t as good or not as frequent and stuff like that. I also would never say no to more perks. I didn’t buy the AP specifically for the perks though either. I bought it due to frequency of trips.
And they would have to because the local base is their bread and butter there. WDW and DL are different in that respect. The AP bucket would probably be the largest bucket in DL because it would have to be.
Are you not staying onsite or in one of the good neighbor hotels? If so then you’re fine with reservations anyways.
They don’t have to give you that though. Disney could take that away and people would still pay the same price for their current pass.
True. I see people on this board begging Disney to open up AP sales again; even with all the limitations in place. There is a subset of "rabid fans" where TWDC can do no wrong. Not sure there's enough of them to keep the parks profitable though.
I think that's the point, they should be able to use the 4 days even if they stay at the Holiday Inn Kissimmee.
