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Would you pay extra money to receive cool perks and discounts, or do you think Disney should do this for subscribers and park goers?
New Type of Membership
Disney is exploring a way to create a membership program that provides customers a deeper discount. Then, in turn, these members would spend more money on Disney’s products and services. When I (Susan) read this, I immediately thought of Disney World’s Annual Passholders and Disneyland’s Magic Key program. Why not make both of these available again instead of introducing something new?!?!
Disney Leaders Support the Plan
Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek speaks actively about Annual Passholders being “unfavorable guests” and wanting to cross sell products to more customers.
“Technology is giving us new ways to customize and personalize the consumer experience so that we are delivering entertainment, experiences and products that are most relevant to each of our guests,” said Kristina Schake, senior executive vice president and chief communications officer at Disney, in a statement. “A membership program is just one of the exciting ideas that is being explored.”
A membership program is just one of the exciting ideas that is being explored.
Kristina Schake, senior executive vice president and chief communications officer at Disney
According to the Wall Street Journal, this membership would be similar to an Amazon Prime membership.
D23 Fan Club
Disney already has a special program for superfans, the D23 Fan Club. This club costs $99.99 to $129.99 a year and comes with exclusive access to events and merchandise, like the D23 Expo next month.
When Disney+ first launched, D23 members a were offered a discounted three-year subscription. I subscribed with this plan. A new membership program would be different in that it would be targeted at more casual Disney fans and customers.
Disney+ Enhancement
As an early step to better link Disney products and services, Disney is working to enable subscribers to its Disney+ streaming service to buy merchandise associated with some of its shows by scanning a code on the service, people familiar with the plan said. The company expects to introduce that feature as soon as this year.
Disney+ subscribers may be able to buy merchandise directly from the streaming service by scanning a code.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
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Daniel Estrada
Friday 2nd of September 2022
Unfortunately, Disney is garbage now. I hope Walt Haunts chapek for destroying the brand.
Robin
Thursday 1st of September 2022
So instead of being woke, he should be asleep?
CRT
Thursday 1st of September 2022
It's funny how everyone commenting on this post is focusing on the parks. I believe the membership discussed in this post would have very little to do with the parks. While profitable, the parks are a very small part of Disney's business. The parks seem to be doing just fine under the current systems, plus Disney does not seem interested in expanding this part of its business. After all, running themes parks and resorts comes with a huge fixed cost and operational challenges. Disney is much more interested in selling its streaming service and ancillary merchandise where the cost of adding a new customer is minimal at best.
Jennifer
Thursday 1st of September 2022
Since I was called "unfavorable" I don't really care what they do. My money isn't good enough for them now, I'm certainly not going to spend MORE on this company.
Lucille G
Thursday 1st of September 2022
There is already a membership program, It’s called DVC. Remember we are the ones who helped start the Disney craze in 1992-3 by buying into the resorts and buying annual passes. Each year there are less and less perks for us. Why not start with us and annual pass holders and then think about other memberships. The head of Disney aka “Bob Paycheck” needs to stop being so woke. Run a family oriented business, stop nosing into political wokeness and stop the BS. Yes, you need to make money but you don’t have to throw out the baby with the bath water.