Disney World has implemented some beneficial updates to its Park Pass calendar system to improve the user experience, particularly for Annual Passholders and those who still need to make park reservations. These modifications aim to streamline the reservation process and provide users with more control over their park visits.
Streamlined Availability Checks with “Refresh Calendar”
Previously, checking for new park reservation availabilities required navigating away from the calendar page. This could be cumbersome and time-consuming, especially for those actively monitoring for changes. Fortunately, Disney has introduced a new “refresh calendar” option.
This user-friendly feature allows you to instantly reload the calendar and see if new availabilities have been added without needing to leave the current page. This significantly reduces the time and effort required to stay updated on reservation openings.
Clearer Reservation Display
Another noteworthy change is the removal of pre-highlighted reserved dates on the calendar. While this might seem like a step back at first glance, it offers a cleaner visual presentation and eliminates potential confusion. Now, instead of seeing blocked-out dates, the calendar displays all dates in the same format. To determine if you have a reservation for a specific date, you can simply click on it.
This approach provides a singular view of the availability calendar, using the calendar for availability only, rather than showing your current reservations as well. Some guests may find this approach to be a step back from what we had before, but I guess this is the price of progress!
Wrapping Up
This updated “refresh calendar” functionality offers a more efficient way to check for new availabilities, while the revised reservation display provides a clearer idea of why you may not be able to make a reservation for a specific date. These improvements are particularly beneficial for Annual Passholders and those who still require park reservations, making the reservation process more convenient and user-friendly.
Stay tuned to the DVC Shop blog for all the latest developments for Disney fans, whether that’s what’s happening in the Disney theme parks or around Disney Vacation Club resorts!
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
