The End of Disneyland Annual Passes - Goodbye To AP Program / What’s Next & My Passholder Thoughts

Disneyland Ends its Annual Passholder Program

[@ThemeParkObsessionDD]

An unexpected announcement for sure. But I think this was a good decision to combat what you were saying when it comes to crowds. I think an all new program/membership will be better and who knows, maybe even better perks. Always a silver lining. 😁

[@carlhanners7988]

Time to head east

[@TheDailyWoo]

Agreed. It’s a tough blow and hard to swallow but not really any other choice during the current situation . Let’s hope a new plan happens once things reopen at DL and capacity levels are back to normal (even if that takes a couple years)

[@jorgeldejesus8465]

I think this is the start of the end of Disney in the state in CA

[@gabysanchez8173]

@@TheDailyWoo why do you think will happen when the parks reopen ? Will they still remove the aps or bring them back or just buy tickets?

[@TheAztec010]

@@jorgeldejesus8465 Seriously, you know how stupid that sounds.

[@ronachten2902]

As a cast member back in the 90s, I can attest that there were a handful of APs who would visit the Park almost everyday. This has to be quite a gut punch to them. Being loyal to a corporation is a risky proposition.

[@andreaobrien7631]

Disney doesn’t see it as loyalty, they see it as “non paying guest” after about the first 5-6 visits.

[@awefawn7793]

Chapek clearly has dollar signs in his eyes. He knows that demand is gonna be HUGE when they come back, and when you combine that with double the amount of APs and half the parks, the higher ups saw a lot of nostalgia which = lots and lots of money.

[@ronachten2902]

The greed aspect can never be overstated when it comes to Disney. However, I wonder if they just decided to take one huge p.r. hit for it now, rather than have it fester upon reopening when demand will likely be beyond capacity, due to virus restrictions?

[@robin5380]

@@andreaobrien7631 humm , 🤔 I see, it just becomes a hang out, a video money making opportunity for others. 😉👍now they want there cut. Charge more for everyone.

[@jarbywilson3379]

Man I’m gonna miss having an annual payuss. Membership doesn’t sound as good as a payuss

[@peanutismint]

This is going to be a big deal for all these Disneyland vloggers. No way it’s going to be cost effective for them to continue making weekly or even daily content buying individual tickets.... But on the bright side, good for those of us who are visiting as the park won’t be constantly full of California AP locals who make up the bulk of attendance.

[@gissneric]

@@oldschooldjernie Knott's, Magic Mountain etc are still closed. What I mean is once the California parks have reopened there will be a new AP system that will be in effect as the announcement have said. The program is not completely gone but a new program will begin.

[@shanesworkshop922]

Disneyland may be over-vlogged anyway. It’s just the same stuff in every video.

[@jameslewis223]

⬆️what he said

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

Honestly, Disney needs to rein in the vloggers anyway. For example, Brian Hull takes up valuable space in the meet and greet lines just to get shots for his online KZbin show, which he alone profits from. The actors have no choice but to go along with it, even though they aren't getting compensated for their screen appearance, and their contract doesn't cover screen appearances. They also are not credited for their performances. That kind of crap has to end. Personally, I think Disney should just pick a few of the best vloggers, travel planners, etc and create some kind of "press pass" for those chosen few. Then they can cancel those passes at any time if those people abuse their privileges.

[@gissneric]

@@AStageForTheKingdom In regard to Brian Hull, he has gained fame from the characters and most of the time the characters themselves are fans of him and wants to interact with him but the guests who don't know him might be pissed off so I understand.

[@helllajennifer]

This is good news. I went alone to Disneyland 5 years ago on a random day in Feb and it was so packed after school hours with teens and families. I spent $150 to be there and it sucked and the locals go there just for a few hours....good for them but I wouldn't go back.

[@jzratk]

I grew up in Garden Grove in the 70's and was fortunate to be able in the summers to sit out on the curb in my jammies with the other neighborhood kids and watch fireworks. Magical!!! All the positivity in the world just doesn't balance the loss of a middle class in CA. We have lived simply and don't have debt, but we can't afford to stay here any more and live the way we use to. It's just getting too hard and we keep having to give up more and more. I'll be sad when we leave, but I've been missing CA for awhile already now.

[@bethsmusic722]

I am a Disneyland AP living in WA state. I would go 4-5 times/year. I NEVER got on Rise of the Resistance on any trip. Then I watch videos of locals bragging about their 10th ride! WOO HOO....that was annoying. There should have been some way to help us who fly, stay in hotels, and have to pre plan, to be able to ride it. Just once! I get that locals come whenever they want, but I’m actually not sad about this AP cancel situation. Maybe others of us can have a chance.

[@geofferypmeyers]

Don’t know how you didn’t get to ride! I am also from Washington and I went on a 4 day trip 1 week after the ride opened. I got on every time I tried (3 times). Granted, Rise of the Resistance was only open for 2 months before they closed.

[@kalanix51]

I’m glad they did this. Being an annual pass holder is great but even I would feel that the pass holders made the park so crowded. No way they can handle that. I’m thinking the parks will be limited capacity for at least a few years. So when we buy a ticket (way ahead of time) the parks will be way more enjoyable for the time being. I expect to need to buy tickets for my family at least a month in advance. I’m totally fine with that.

[@eddieh1530]

All pass holders are telling them selfs, Best Remove Em!

[@vicaroo001]

hahahahahaha!

[@Crusader_Jones]

“A little lull when I wasn’t... I didn’t go there” 😂 That long story is when I first started watching your channel!

[@digmacdiggydoo]

When I took my family to Disneyland back in June of 2019, I spoke to a guest who was a local resident and I remember him telling me that Disney was talking about doing this for the reasons that Adam stated. Too many AP's make it harder for others to get in. The way things are looking, Disneyland may not be open until 2022. Hope I am wrong.

[@angiedillman6251]

My Aunt LOVES Disneyland and has been an AP for many years. She is in her 80's and she loves to walk around have lunch and shop.

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

Hopefully you can fly her out to Disney World, FL.

[@robin5380]

Sounds like it’s helped keep her healthy and happy

[@marqterre9058]

Just walk her around Downtown Disney buy some ears to wear around her and tell her your Mickey Mouse. She won't know the difference. Boom problem solved

[@curlykim94]

marq terre idiot

[@MrGreen_]

She is the reason the park get full so quick ..she goes for walks and lunch its a theme park for christ sake?? Take her to the local park and restraunts.

[@kuya_art]

That’s a good thing. A fair chance for everyone to get tickets when it re-opens with a smaller capacity.

[@hillstones]

It was the right thing to do. The current AP program was broken. When the parks re-open at limited capacity and reservations only, you would have 1.5M passholders expecting to get into the park, or max out reservations constantly. That would be a disaster. Also, Signature and Signature Plus passes would effectively be reduced to the 'Flex' pass. We had Signature Plus passes (at $1,399 each), and went last year in December during the 'two-week' blackout period for all other passes, and we could not get into Disneyland because the park hit max capacity after a few hours and the gates were closed. So those passes were ineffective because lower passholders bought regular tickets to get into the park. When Disney started the monthly payment program for the passes, it caused a surge of new passholders, so the parks were always crowded. We let our passes expire last January due to the planned 3 month refurbs of rides, but then COVID hit. Disney will announce a new program once they can resume normal park capacity, probably a subscription program with different levels of features (like what Magic Mountain does).

[@williamhyland4253]

I’m glad. It’s impossible to compete with all the locals to get on rise of the resistance. Nothing worse than spending all that money to go on vacation just to ride that ride and not get on.

[@helgabullabong]

That is sad news but makes sense. I often think of Peter Tu and how much he must miss Disneyland.

[@ahf5471]

It doesn’t make sense at all. Look at it this way, Disney took $1300 from people without them so much as stepping foot into the park with the guarantee that they could come and go into the parks as they please. It’s greed, nothing more.

[@eringuerra7187]

I have been concerned about Peter Tu also...hope he found a new spot to get out for a daily walk...but I miss his clapping and handshake

[@theprofessorfate6184]

I'm pretty sure Walt Disney didn't have middle-aged nerds in mind when he almost bankrupted himself building the place. Along with Magic Mountain, the concept of issuing annual passes was a ploy to generate income without having to actually spend any additional money. Unfortunately, what did happen was the proliferation of park zombies taking up space and doing things they should be doing at the local park or at home. Being old enough to remember the good old days, when you could go to these parks in the middle of the week and expect minimal crowds, people now have to deal with hoards of teenagers, middle aged idiots staring at their iphones, the smell of Depends, geriatric path walkers, etc,. These places were designed to be visited by a family, once a year. If you're so bored with your life you need to go look at Goofy, Donald, Mickey and Minnie three times a month, I suggest you spend your money on some visits to your psychiatrist or maybe a subscription to the Disney Channel.

[@hipflipped]

Truth! Nothing sadder than a "Disney Adult" crying because they can't go to Disney 3-5 times a week.

[@kamalindsey]

I am sorry to inform you that the passes going away won't stop most of this, lol.

[@theprofessorfate6184]

@@kamalindsey It will stop some of it.

[@e.j.1991]

Great news! There are enough people willing to pay full price. Hopefully it stays this way. Crowds should be more manageable

[@dianeadams353]

The extended closure of Disneyland is a blow to Orange County, the City of Anaheim, business owners, hotels, restaurants, and the Disney staff and cast members to an extent that is unimaginable. The sadness that people feel over closure is real, not to be denied or demeaned by anyone else. Pray for California and the world to get us through these trying times. Thank you once again, Adam. Adam and my morning coffee=peace and normalcy.❤️

[@flakeyjake3339]

Sorry folks, no sympathy. From those of us who have never lived close enough to buy and use an AP, and who would come to Disney Parks as an expensive, over many nights vacation only to have to fight all the crowds of locals - I applaud this decision on Disney's part. In fact, I hope they permanently get rid of ALL APs for all parks. Let's make it far more democratic for everyone.

[@karenaarreola6163]

Thanks for the "if it makes you happy" statement there in the end. It really was something to look forward to here in CA and now it's sad that it's gone

[@donnytucker]

We can't control what happens to us, only how we respond. We have to just keep moving forward and keep smiling.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Good advice

[@lynneb.r.6176]

Don’t get rid of the bike just yet. It’s a fun ticket to keep me in the loop.

[@doombuggywa]

This is something they needed to do years ago. They created this overcrowding problem by making it way too easy to buy one and local certainly did not need a discounted one nor should have payment plan ever been used. Here's to hoping it's a one flat annual pass $2,000 no discounts no parking. I've been an annual passholder for years and I have no problem with them stopping this program. As it is I did the math and we are due a $700 refund

[@joshallen100]

I don't understand the whole Disney Park fascination videos but I know that it makes you happy. Thanks for the explanation at the end. Keep up the good work.

[@Cherryblossom85953]

Hi Adam. As someone who is not a SoCal local, I will say it was becoming extremely difficult to visit Disneyland as a tourist due to the extreme amount of AP's. The parks were always so busy with locals. I agree this makes perfect sense from a business standpoint.

[@pumpkinspicedragon7450]

Well stated👏post about what YOU love; you shouldn't have to explain why you love something or some place. At least Disneyland's parking lot is being used in a positive way right now and hopefully down the road, they'll be able to reopen for different reasons and get the AP program back going again. Great to see all those cars going in there for their appointments - you can do it California!

[@Dave_Boyer]

I wonder if they are changing it due to the amount of vloggers? Lots of people are making their existence using Disney as a backdrop. I’ve often wondered if they’d end up with some sorta licensing agreement. But since the park has been closed so long, it probably makes Essenes to shut the Disneyland AP program down. Nice to see the Alpine Inn, one of my all time favourite places I’ve stayed.

[@krystalferguson8470]

To answer your question about what you can do about tour premier pass-I just saw an article from WDW news today that said people with premier APs will have to manually renew their passes by March 31st. You will need to call V.I.Passport support. I hope this helps!!!!

[@scarecrowestetson]

I am glad they are doing this. I went to Disneyland in 1995 and the crowd levels were great for the whole five days I was there. Not too long await for majority of rides. Went again in 2017 and the crowd levels were way too large!!!! Every day you were dodging people and the wait times for rides were so long. I got so sick of spending most of the day waiting in line for nearly 1 and a half to two hours for a few minutes of fun on 95% of their rides. And the eateries were not that much better. Did enjoy the '95 trip better because of the crowd levels. Enjoy the vids Adam, thanks for keeping us up to date and please stay safe over there.

[@KenBillie]

Sad to see the Annual Pass go. Former Disneyland skyway cast member. 1991-1993. Thanks for sharing Adam.

[@ronachten2902]

Skyway Cast Member? Wow, I'll bet you have some great stories?

[@haptown]

“If It Makes You Happy” by Sheryl Crow. 1996.

[@TheHaloRed]

Knotts Berry Farm announced they are keeping their season pass program. Current pass holders get an extra day for every day the park is closed in 2021. Good for Knotts! 👊

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

I agree with you. I love all your vlogs/videos but this one is the best and the saddest. I don't go to Disney because I don't travel so I have enjoyed your trips to Disneyland/ DisneyWorld more than most. Praying things will get better again for all of us. I will continue to enjoy your videos. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@JamesAllmond]

No point having annual passes when you've been closed almost a year, they'll come back when normal does.

[@TheAztec010]

Finally someone who makes sense. : )

[@Mrgone454]

Don't hold your breath! Corporate greed runs deep at Disney! Sad it never used to be this way!

[@disneyfan8178]

@@Mrgone454 Yeah, the philosophy at Disney has been for the longest time, "When You Wish Upon a Dollar Sign".

[@rc100692]

@@Mrgone454 corporate greed has got to be the stupidest and most overused term on the planet. Every company exists to make money. With the exception of food clothing and shelter, I don’t really care what any company charges, Nor how much money their CEOs or shareholders make. Anger jealousy are far more common issues than greed.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Normal ain't comin' back...you'll find that out over the next five years.

[@TheAztec010]

Been a passholder since 93 and I was affected by this for about 5 minutes. For the last 8 years or so Disneyland has become a chore to go and for myself it has lost a lot of the magic that it once had. This change is much needed and whatever Disneyland comes up with I hope it has something for all to enjoy.

[@MrGreen_]

By by farewell ... It was about time ..Calafornians just dropped everthing on a weekend and went to they park , And people visting from out of town had no hope of getting in to the parks ..

[@pharmacita]

Thanks for not shrieking at us like the chick on your friends channel.Good heavens we’re all feeling bad enough and then we go over there to watch them and get their feelings and she just sits there and screams at us. I doubt I’ll be going back over there anytime soon. Thanks for being calm cool and collected Adam. We love you.

[@jkreskey]

This was inevitable. I just hope that the cast members and the live shows survive. They are what make the magic special. They bring the magic to life for all the children, and the young at heart. Keep the faith everyone.

[@JustNess78]

In 2019, after a lifetime, I was finally able to afford an annual pass. The hubby and I spent every Sunday of that year at Disneyland.... and sometimes more often, depending on our time off. All of 2020, I was just waiting to be able to renew my pass and get back "home." My heart broke yesterday with the news. Even if they do bring the passes back, which I doubt because I'm sure they're going to come up with something more elaborate and higher priced, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it at that point. Well, 2019 was nice... I'm glad I have the memories. Heck, I even got to meet you during that time, Adam. Talk about a highlight! :)

[@paulmadkow9143]

Just think about how many jobs were lost in and around Disneyland. Sad.

[@ch1ppz430]

@@7flag they'll end up supplementing many jobs with government ones, and more will be under their thumb.

[@Ducksrule123]

@@7flag might want to look up the definition of communism, comrade

[@Anna-ww9cl]

My son has a AP.for.Hong Kong Disney and Paris!

[@Chef-Really5365]

Last Reported 28,000.00

[@fredweis2383]

It's just a big amusement park. Nothing special? Imho

[@johnohanian7609]

It's going to be like getting concert tickets only so many tickets per day and I bet when if aps come back there will be limited numbers IMHO

[@jojojo6147]

Adam your comments at the end of the vlog are spot on.

[@mars112v]

Yes they are

[@77Scarlet]

Thank you Adam, for taking all us DL AP’s along with you to World this current and past year - while we missing our happy place. 💙

[@hodahassan207]

That’s right... do what makes you happy 😃

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

👏👏👏

[@pinkertonfld]

I think the big reason here is an excuse to flush out the old So Cal Passes, which could be renewed, but not purchased anymore for the last few years... The SoCal was an insanely cheap pass, and basically was oversold. My understanding was people were renewing them at a very high rate (so they weren't falling off at the rate Disney wanted). I know the last few times I visited the park (from NorCal). I would only go when the So. Cal Passes were blacked out, as the parks were so much easier to navigate.

[@disneygal3566]

Shout out to Adam from car passing by. Adam: " Hello" and doesnt miss a beat, bk into his vlog. The man is a legend in youtube land!

[@bonniehowell4259]

I was reading this as as that happened. I completely agree! Lol

[@mars112v]

Loving the bike intros. Adam, you are so right about the AP culture and how some people just don’t understand. Thanks for bringing it up on this vlog today.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Good morning everyone ☀️

[@shanesworkshop922]

The bike intro reminded me of the bike wreck video from a few years back. Those were the days!

[@jay_87gunz95]

I also left some room for disappointment, I don’t plan on going to Disneyland in the next 2 years, that’s one way of looking at it..

[@retrob9346]

👌👌

[@RPowell43]

I haven't been to Disneyland since the fall of 2018. I'm not suffering because of this.

[@hairychest1666]

Dusty sage from mice chat just put out a podcast and pretty much said passes aren’t coming back. You’ll be able to get a membership so you can buy day tickets at discount. No more casual visits to Disneyland. I’m devastated

[@veromikes]

Just want to thank you Adam,Sir,for always keeping your vlogs positive.During these Weird times I’m stoked to watch for some P.M.A. Long time fan.

[@oldskoolraver1079]

Hi Adam, hope you enjoy your new home in Celebration. When is the next roadtrip planned?

[@brendaevans9981]

You are correct Adam. Sheryl Crow did the song "If it makes you happy."

[@kato223]

Good information! With the overcrowding that has been happening, this is good news! I have heard so many people that I have told to go to Disneyland with their families because I love it so much tell me that they will never go again! They spent thousands of dollars to go to only wait in lines for really long periods of time and only go on 4 rides. Then I feel bad because I love the place so much but to hear them tell me they hated it. One being my sister telling me that. I also heard of people not being able to get in because of park capacity after spending so much money to go. So, in my opinion, it has been a very good move for Disney to do this to give all a chance to go.

[@appleforever6664]

The AP new price will make your jaw drop! Mark my words!

[@JohnSmith-ig4gb]

Very sad news Adam had been a pass holder since 2006! Ready to wake up from this Disney nightmare! Awesome video sir!

[@sccarguy8242]

At first I was shocked but as I listened to you, the more sense it made. They make more money on a per day ticket and when they open back up they will need to Maximize cash flow to get started again. Maybe they start an afternoon pass where you get to enter the park after 4 or 5.... at least you still have the east coast, and we are glad to have you.

[@Kevster22]

Actually no, Disney would prefer passes especially with Monthly payments as it is more predictable steady income, also they make most of their money not from ticket sales but inside the park from food, merchandise and parking so passes give them more profit as not only is they pay upfront or monthly AP holders visit the parks more often and often end up buying expensive limited edition Merchandise. The only reason Disneyland decided to sunset the AP program is due to the extremely limited capacity. One time a Castmember once told me that APs could fill both parks to capacity over 10 times if they all came at the same time. If it wasn't for Covid and the restrictions on capacity creating demand and making supply(capacity) extremely limited they never would have wanted to end the program as it was more profitable in the long term than ticket sales and tourists, and again much more predictable as APs likely renewed every year and they can have idea in advance how much they will make.

[@sccarguy8242]

@@Kevster22 I don’t doubt a word you said, however that capacity cap changes the rules. A person paying $100’ish per person per day, plus food, photos and gifts is probably more profitable when you can’t be at it near 100%... I’m sure there is a tipping point and I’m sure Disney knows exactly what that is. Those folks know how to separate people from their money in the most efficient way possible. Lol

[@KeenaKindragon]

I've had a Disneyland Annual Pass every year since 1988. I remember they would take your Polaroid photo, cut it out, paste it into your Passport and you could park right at the front gate! Here is a video of me in 1993 driving in:

[@BrushingOnBeautypage]

I had a feeling that they were going to do this. I went to Disney world and universal for my first time in December. I have never ever been there. My boyfriend and his family are aps for both parks and loveee going a couple times of the year. After going the first time I absolutely see why you can get very hooked!!! I miss Disneyworld so bad!!

[@marial1232]

We saw you and that was my daughter Marissa she's a cast member she said hi Adam 🤗

[@djs1244]

you ever afraid someone will steal your camera when you set it up far away for shots like the opening one? haha

[@Lipumamania1980]

I always think the same thing

[@OfTheUSSEnterprise]

He framed that shot so perfectly too. He stopped the bike right in the center. 😂 🤘🏻

[@EpcotCenter1982]

@@Lipumamania1980 me too

[@pumpkinspicedragon7450]

Yep I worry about this too. A couple on his Newt scotter vlog definitely noticed his camera

[@audiovideophile5317]

I always think the same thing.

[@johnc4833]

You can renew your wdw ap. While not selling any new annual passes, they are allowing current/former passholders to renew.

[@andierob]

I’ve been an AP since moving to Las Vegas 4 1/2 years ago. Went every two-three months and I was very proud to be a part of the AP community. Hoping whatever comes next will be just as good. Glad you still have your WDW pass. It was the only decision they could make. We all want back in.

[@BennyTygohome]

Opening of Adam entering on the bicycle is great

[@jthomas4309]

I really love and try to learn from your positivity. Something as big as this happens and it effects you directly and you still just find a way to stay positive and keep going. I watch your channel for all the interesting places you find, the Disney content, but also largely just for your positive outlook on life. Hope you make it back to Orlando safely and are back in the parks again having fun soon!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Wow, we were AP holders in Florida for years and I didn't even know there was such a thing as a pass that gets you into parks on both coasts. Glad to see you come to Florida and cover Disney on this side. I really hope they keep APs in Florida. I plan to renew when everything gets back to "normal". Ours just expired this past fall and we did not renew yet. BUT we did get to go in sept/oct when there were no crowds at all! Everything was a walk on with no crowds. It was a once in a lifetime experience. All the Disney parks open and no lines or crowds for anything. We have pictures of us being the only ones on entire streets in the Disney parks. That will never happen again. Looking forward to seeing more videos from Disneyworld.

[@boardgameman6298]

It'll be the same animosity when it comes to getting into Rise of the Resistance where some people get reservations and some don't after fighting to get into the park when they first open. I've had my CA passport since 2009 and worked there 1997-1998, I'm saddened but understand their decision until we know when we can open anything.

[@B82828]

Imagine paying $2,200 for an annual pass to a closed park

[@wakeup7874]

Edison do they get a refund

[@RoseUnseen]

XD hahahaha my fat short co worker , 40 ish gotta start creeping somewhere else haha

[@wakeup7874]

ASKEW_HUMIDITY_20years_RADHATOR why are u referring to your co worker as short and fat? that’s mean did u know being fat is a food addiction, just like cocaine addiction, crystal meth, drugs, gambling, alcohol, shopping, etc all addictions are addictions. Height is from parents dna so it is not something you can choose it is innate

[@johnfrescoe2385]

@@wakeup7874 virtue signal received. Thanks

[@wakeup7874]

The Fonz what’s sjw ????

[@lyndamclean6786]

Hi Adam your soul loves Florida. U know why? Cuz its very calm there and I see a huge difference in your heart/soul that yu are at Peace in Florida 💫⭐️💫🌟🌟

[@thebikewatcher9819]

WDW just announced that they are suspending any new AP sales. They will however allow current AP holders renew their when it is time to do so.

[@HAUNTS360]

Hey Adam! looks like that was the nail in the coffin as far as moving to Florida. Let's hope that this doesn't last too long. thanks for the upload, be safe

[@mikedandurand3548]

Will you be doing something non Disney related again someday?

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

His next three videos after this one were all non Disney content. Happy Monday!

[@Justsome_Randomdude]

I think they had to. I can’t imagine what the crowds would be like once they open up fully again. I can see it being a nightmare. They have to control it for a bit.

[@janislyn58]

My husband and I bought out first Disneyland pass in 1987. He has had one every year since. I got rid of mine in 2011 when I became a cast member. End of a great run. Looking forward to what the future holds.

[@mrvideogarcia5027]

Yes yes finally it’s about time they get rid of that I personally think it’s not fair to other guests everybody should be equal and pay for a daily pass like it was meant to be ..

[@kevinconaway1727]

Sorry to say i think we are no where near all this crap being sorted, this is going to go on for a long time, i hate saying that, it affects everyone in all ways just got to deal with stuff and make the best of a bad situation and count the blessings we do have, and help people who are struggling xxx

[@FiveElements00]

I agree. I live in Illinois and you still can't go in any business without a mask on and I often wonder, "don't people get sick of this requirement?" and is it always going to be like this? That should have been dropped the day all the hospitals nationwide got the vaccine, but it wasn't dropped and I see in indication that it ever will go back to normal. It's hard to breath with that on and it is hard to hear what people say when they talk. Part of communicating is being able to see someone's mouth move and hear what they say.

[@swearenginlawanda]

4 more years.

[@richardludwig3673]

@@FiveElements00 It’s not just hospitals, the vaccine needs to be available to everyone - and that’s going to take time. It won’t be four years, but it will probably extend into the summer. The healthcare frontline workers are getting the vaccine right now, but it’s just starting to get to non-frontline healthcare workers.

[@FiveElements00]

@@richardludwig3673 I see but the thing is, the virus is called "covid 19" (starting in year 2019) and here it is the year 2021. It seems like people are trying the extend this crisis out as long as possible. They said the SARS virus in 2013 was the same thing as this and no one shut down or had this level of over-reacting.

[@djr3008]

Maybe it is a hint Adam to hit up new adventures. To be honest and a bit blunt with the up most respect to you. I love your videos. I don't think there is a video I have not seen of yours. However the amount of WDW videos everyone is doing these days are burning some of us out. I am only speaking of my friends and family that travel with you Adam. I am not at all speaking for everyone. Last night I could not sleep so I started to binge watch your route 66 venture for the 3rd time lol. I also see that Jacob has decided to do a Dixie highway adventure using some of your tactics from back in the day. It was always fun watching you and Jacob together. Your last few videos around the town you now reside at in Fl have been great. Again i can't speak for everyone but sometimes I feel like you were made to make videos of small town USA. I will take your travel videos over anyone's including The Travel station.

[@andreaobrien7631]

I’ve been over Disney videos for the past six months. The parks are not the same, and watching the same people do the same things day after day, pretending they are, is boring. When the parks get back to “normal”, I might come back, but I’ll be too busy planning my next vacation (have already cancelled 4 in the past 12 months).

[@hipflipped]

Agreed. Too many zarking Disney Videos and Disney vloggers. No longer want to see "Hey watch me go on the same ride that I already did in 20 other videos!".

[@ghsthst1142]

Disneyland is definitely my happy place I’m disappointed I can’t go, but I can wait. Looking for better days in the future. Just sucks it’s right down the street. 😂🥲

[@VideosDeepFried]

If this means the crowds will be smaller then I’m totally for it!

[@jimee998]

Ahhh, the ole "sit the camera down, go back, come by, go back and get the camera" shot hahahaha

[@TheDailyWoo]

They are fun to do

[@jimee998]

@@TheDailyWoo Even better to watch.

[@trowdwp]

Disappointed Adam. You shouldn’t be out

[@ShannonCLCA]

Good grief, all you chicken littles; live your life, and don’t mind others. Stay in if you want, don’t judge others. Thank you Adam. We’ll be visiting WDW later this year; I miss DLR; it’s sad to see what’s become of CA.

[@chadalac1977]

@Antiques In Motion no people have to go on and live life , not be scared , stay home with your kids great !! Theres alot more in life that's going to get ya before the covid ! Most of the worlds problems is people sticking there nose where it dont be long! If your wearing your mask and believe your safe then no worries ! Driving can literally get ya killed omg dont look up how many people died in auto related accidents Las yr ! Or got CANCER and died !!!

[@Emplordxiii]

I had a feeling that this was going to happen since Tokyo Disneyland got rid of theirs(It’s the only other Disney Park with a lot of locals).

[@KayIsJustPeachy]

True. WDW does get a lot of locals too but because of the sheer size of the parks/resort it's easier not to notice them.

[@Wig4]

@@KayIsJustPeachy WDW , lots of 'locals' ? That's very limited. In Tokyo, the park is an "almost inner-city park". Railway and underground stations, a short public transport from most locations within the city. Young people used the AP there, not so much for the attractions, but to gather up, THERE. Night-time club atmosphere. Date in the park. Get parties in the park. MARRIAGES in the park (Disney Sea is extremely specialised in weddings) .............. But, remember : Disneyland/sea Tokyo is NOT a Disney property, It's 100% Japanese (Oriental Land Co) and all operations, sales programs, public relations... are 100% independent from Disney co. Being 'the best parks' has never withhold them to offer considerable LOWER entrance prices then the American parks. (Even when considering, Tokyo in average is more expensive...)

[@TommyTravels]

I immediately thought of you when I heard the news so thank you for making this video. I think they will bring it back eventually so for now we'll look forward to a lot of fun Florida adventures. 😊🏝️

[@Scarlet01812]

My first trip to Disneyland was 1969. One of my first memories of childhood and I even remember my mom had me on the kid leash. We would go annually in the mid 70s and 80s and it was always fun and memorable. Into the late 90s and early 2000s what started to change were the crowds. Those early days you could really enjoy the park. The lines for rides were painfully long but the rest of the park wasn’t very crowded. Later things started getting nuts and people were packed in like sardines everywhere and let’s admit that massive crowds just takes away from the experience. Dodging the myriad of strollers and elbow to elbow people just sucks. I blame annual passes and the locals who abuse of them. It sucks that people feel slighted but thinning the crowds for those who travel there for vacation matters. The locals who think they are the lifeblood of the park are wrong. They are the reason the park was busting at the seams and took the “magic” from the Disneyland experience. They could show up anytime they want and did while making weekends a living hell. So boo fucking hoo. Maybe the park can become a more enjoyable experience for everyone instead of having to fight through the local masses who show up because they want to get a fucking churro and wear their Disney merch like a badge of entitlement. Thank you Disney for stopping the abuse

[@matteng1448]

Adam! Standing steady when a car back fires at 13:10 STOIC!

[@justindoyle3072]

I would hope it comes back

[@prettypumpkin6891]

I'm so sad :(. Such. wonderful memories with my children.

[@adamz7930]

Adam the biker you makes me happy all the way to 🇸🇪😁🚴‍♂️. Sad to here about AP hope you find new ways The Woo yohoo!👍🏻☺️

[@thepoolman7439]

It’ll come back in some form. Even the email they sent about it said as much. Odds are this is to keep the park emptier when they eventually reopen with restrictions so they can have more single or multiple day ticket holders giving them money to get in. They’ll bring it back after several months with an inevitable price hike. Having said that.. super bummed. Really been looking forward to going back when this is over but single day ticket prices are kinda ridiculous for the number of times I go when I'm in the LA area.

[@RoseUnseen]

THEY SHOULD JUST DO TRAVEL FAIR RULES , one ticket one ride space it out , just have 4 rides a day, over charge the parking ! lol

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

I doubt any kind of AP program will return until Disney earns back the BILLONS they've lost from the extended closure of Disneyland. Until they earn that back, they need EVERY guest coming through the gates to be a FULL price paying guest.

[@laurakate84]

World recently started selling APs to people who canceled their passes, so there is a strong possibility of being able to buy one if you choose to go that route.

[@christinacope562]

My WDW AP expires on St. Patrick's Day, not sure if I will renew. We have no idea when it returns to fully operational, October trip was very weird.

[@Disney4lfe07]

@TheDailyWoo Well said and well done. I'll miss my Flex Pass. Hopefully better things are coming soon.

[@dawnkotecki7887]

I’m sorry to hear about this. I’m sure it’ll come back eventually. Keep being positive!! Love your channel!! ❤️

[@AnimationGoneWrong]

As Adam might say.... "The AP Program................ is over."

[@tawnyvinsky583]

I think it will come back. It just has to adapt and change like everything else in this time.

[@retrob9346]

👌👌

[@johnfrescoe2385]

The normalization of what’s going on is what’s rotting our minds and destroying our lives.

[@tonyorme6974]

Could agree more, Adam, it is a thing! We lived in Newport Beach, and as Premier AP holders, we would even visit Disneyland just for lunch (that was before Downtown Disney). Sounds decadent, but that was the advantage of AP ownership, never felt compelled to stay all day, or even ride as locals. Thanks for an another introspective video, always appreciate your hard work. Cheers!

[@GDS_Michelle]

15:26 that’s the truth!!! It’s why I like YT so much, get to watch so many others have the same passion for things I like and being good people. I really wanted to get that premier passport last year ... I hope it returns soon. I only had 1 Disney AP in my life and that was the year of WDWs 25th anniversary (1997). I had the premium AP which included everything with no blackouts. I used to go almost daily to the parks with my video camera and film. I remember so many times in Oct of 1998 where most of the rides were walk on and FP didn’t exist.

[@randallporter4835]

Agreed when "things return to Normal" Annual Passes will return. Annual Passes are part of the DL culture of SoCal. I have friends who would go to DL after work just for dinner, or the kids got a great test score, or whatever. Want some Dole Whip just head to the DL, get to the Park and get some Currro's. Some of my friends got them for Christmas presents every year from their Grandparents. It's a SoCal tradition.

[@nordisk1874]

Only that is stopping that is who you vote for..

[@gigig.6651]

Never going back to "normal". Certain folks will NEVER let go of their control. Sad.

[@nordisk1874]

@@gigig.6651 yep the communist and socialists I agree yet they are still voted for!

[@bethanywashington1243]

California has some of the worst if not the worst amount of Covid cases and deaths. Over a million cases in one state. Ppl overwhelming the ICU ( FYI other ppl have to go to ICU too, not just ppl with covid. Ppl with covid put those other ICU patients at risk)

[@nordisk1874]

@@bethanywashington1243 no deaths are still 6% nationally the rest die from something else.. Lil Gavin destroyed San Francisco, now he’s destroying the whole state! Thank God my grandpa did not live to see his home state die! New York is next folks!

[@bicentenialkid]

It was great to see you on Katie and Spencer’s live stream last night. I see you are doing the bike intro again.

[@WelcomeTooo]

I think it’s a slap in the face to AP holders....AP holders do nothing but promote Disney for free! ⚠️Don’t shoot the messenger.

[@thomasnicolai-vargas5386]

Absolutely. Long time AP here and this could have been handled Better! Disney should have opened Main Street months ago for shopping and dinning. They could have come up with a rotating reservation system. They should have done more to keep employees on payroll and done events like Knott’s did with taste of calico.

[@omidfilms]

It’s always good press when you bring back things. 2022 AP are back!!!