One Disney resort is making an unexpected change to its park ticket refund policy.It’s no secret that a Disney vacation can take its toll on your wallet. As park ticket prices continue to soar and The Walt Disney Company increases costs across everything from Mickey ears to churros, it can be particularly frustrating when something disrupts your trip – whether that’s an unexpected ride shutdown, severe weather, or something totally rogue, like a wild bear loose in Magic Kingdom or an oil spill at Disneyland Park.Credit: DisneySometimes, unexpected incidents can take their toll long before you even enter Disney property. Unforeseen circumstances can require trip changes or even cancellations. However, securing a refund from Disney when things go wrong is sometimes easier said than done.That’s what makes one recent change so welcome.Disney Introduces New Tiered Refund Policy at One ParkShanghai Disneyland has confirmed plans to restructure its refund policy. While ticket sales have been billed as “non-refundable and non-changeable” since the park first opened in 2016, this will change on January 12, when it implements a tiered refund policy.Credit: Shanghai Disney ResortAccording to the updated regulations, tourists who purchase designated one-day or two-day tickets through official direct sales channels may now request refunds based on how far in advance they cancel. Guests who apply seven or more days before their entry date receive a full refund.If the request is submitted between six days and one day before entry, an 80-yuan service fee per ticket per day applies. Once the clock passes midnight on the scheduled entry date, refunds are no longer permitted.Credit: Shanghai Disney ResortThe policy applies only to tickets purchased at the original market price. Tickets bought with coupons or those that have been rescheduled do not qualify. Guests who purchased through non-official platforms must contact the original seller to process any refund request.The change is widely viewed as a positive step by Shanghai Disneyland. Previously, the park’s strict no-refund, no-change policy often created challenges for guests facing sudden shifts in travel plans.By offering more flexible options, the resort aims to reduce stress for visitors navigating unpredictable schedules. The adjustment is intended to create a more convenient and guest-friendly experience overall, quelling existing frustrations over the lack of flexibility. Shanghai Disneyland previously also introduced changes to its ticketing system, requiring guests to provide ID at the park entrance.Credit: Shanghai DisneylandThis refund update hits as Shanghai Disneyland prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary in June. While Disney has yet to announce plans for the celebration, it’s sure to prove just as immersive as other events at the resort, such as the ongoing Disney Winter Festival.Shanghai Disneyland also has a string of major updates in the works right now, spanning a new Spider-Man land, two new hotels, and an expanded shopping and dining district. Fans also theorize that Disney plans to add a second park to Shanghai Disney Resort, with the latter expansion bridging the gap between the current shopping and dining district and a plot of land thought to be reserved for a new theme park destination.Do you have any plans to visit Shanghai Disneyland?The post After Years of Frustration, Disney Confirms That It Will Start Refunding Park Tickets appeared first on Inside the Magic.