Chapek Speaks out on Theme Park Passes Exceeding Expectations

Since reopening in July 2020, Disney has used a Park Reservation System. Do you like this system or wish it would go away?

Park Pass Reservations

Since the phased reopening of the theme parks, park reservations are required for all four theme parks. Although Disney makes more park passes available at times, it’s a good idea to secure them as soon as you book your vacation. This is especially important during busier times of the year. 

Not Going Away Soon

Holidays and school breaks increase the number of Guests at the Disney Parks. Park reservations fill up quickly for these times. Previously, the Disney Reservation Calendar allowed booking through the end of 2023. This has recently been extended through January 2024.

Recently we shared that Park Capacity will not soon return to normal. Check out this announcement HERE.

Limiting Guests

Many Guests complain that the Park Reservation system limits the spontaneity of a trip to the Disney Parks. We agree with this as well. Unfortunately, Guests will have a very limited number of dates to visit Walt Disney World during busier times.

Disney’s Take

The ever positive Bob Chapek boasts that as Disney continues park passes, this system “exceeds expectations.” Is this for guests or for Disney’s increased revenue?

Not only that, but Christina McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President AND Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company, shared that “we’re choosing to limit attendance using our reservation system” to balance demand and attendance.

She stated Disney will continue increasing attendance through capacity. Not only that, but she also mentioned character meet-and-greets and nighttime spectaculars returning at Disneyland.

We’re choosing to limit attendance using our reservation system to balance demand and attendance.

Christina McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President AND Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company

Do you think Disney theme parks are actually limiting capacity using these reservations? Or is it more of a way to track guests?

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