ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disneyland on Thursday announced it would end its popular annual pass program citing the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and limitations around the reopening of its California theme parks.

According to Disneyland, pass holders will be issued appropriate refunds.

While Disney announced the end of the annual pass program, it also indicated it would soon share information regarding new membership offerings.

Those who have had their annual pass as of March 14, 2020, will continue to receive discounts based on their passport type on merchandise and food and beverages at select Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street location until the new membership offerings are announced.

Pass holders can get more information on their refund at Disneyland.com/PassportRefund.

The changes only apply to Disneyland Resort, not Walt Disney World.

Statement from Ken Potrock, president of Disneyland Resort: 

Disney officials would not say how many people hold these passes or how much the move will cost the company.

The announcement comes the same week that Disneyland allowed county health officials to use its parking lot for a large-scale coronavirus vaccination site.

Disneyland closed in March and has not reopened since because coronavirus metrics in the county where the park is located have not declined to the levels required by the state.

California health officials have said large amusement parks like Disneyland can only reopen once transmission reaches minimal levels, and then park capacity will be limited to 25% and reservations required.

California has seen a surge in coronavirus cases in recent months that has prompted a shutdown of many businesses and nighttime curfews in much of the state.