Overview
- On October 21, the Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Court sentenced two defendants to prison terms of 14 and 10 months and imposed fines.
- The operation sold purported fast-track and guided “VIP” packages via social media in July and August 2024, priced from 799 to 4,880 yuan.
- Buyers were given standard admission or unlicensed guidance over WeChat, and few legitimate Disney Premier Access passes were ever purchased.
- Dozens of visitors were affected, the take exceeded $10,900, and some victims reported threats when they sought refunds.
- Shanghai Disneyland previously tightened ID checks to deter scalping, and officials are urging guests to use only the park’s official Premier Access offerings.