Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that its complimentary 40th Anniversary Priority Pass service will come to an end on 31st August 2026, marking the conclusion of one of the last remaining free line-skipping systems at any Disney destination worldwide.

The Priority Pass was originally introduced on 26th July 2023 as part of Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It effectively replaced the resort’s former FastPass system, allowing guests to reserve return times for select attractions and experience shorter queues without paying an additional fee.

According to official information published by Tokyo Disney Resort, the service will no longer be available after 31st August 2026. At present, no replacement programme has been announced.

The announcement is significant because Tokyo Disney Resort has remained unique among Disney parks in continuing to offer a free queue-skipping option following the retirement of FastPass systems elsewhere. In recent years, Disney destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia have largely shifted toward paid priority-access programmes.

The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass currently allows guests at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea to reserve access to eligible attractions through the Tokyo Disney Resort app after entering the park. Passes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and can significantly reduce waiting times for popular experiences.

While the free service is ending, Tokyo Disney Resort will continue to offer its paid Disney Premier Access programme. This separate system enables guests to purchase access to select attractions, shows and viewing areas for an additional fee.

For visitors planning trips before the end of August 2026, the Priority Pass will remain available under its current rules. Guests can obtain additional passes either 120 minutes after securing their previous reservation or once their return window begins, whichever comes first.

The resort has not yet revealed whether a new free benefit will replace the service after its retirement. Until an official announcement is made, guests visiting from September 2026 onward should expect Disney Premier Access and other existing reservation systems to remain the primary options for reducing wait times at Tokyo Disney Resort.