The term chain in this case usually refers to the measuring instrument rather than a unit of length; the distances measured with such an instrument are normally measured in feet (and usually decimal fractions of a foot, not inches).
Messages: 7,549. Likes Received: 4,600. For the record, Disney did try to sell lifetime passes at the Magic Kingdom the first year it was open (1971) called a Gold Pass for $100. This pass was said to be good for a lifetime and for any additional parks that they may add in the future.
Walt Disney World Annual Passes: Save on Select Pass Types. The fun just got better! As a Disney Vacation Club Member, you and and your immediate family (living in the same household) can save on select annual passes for Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Plus, when you renew by October 1, 2017, you can take advantage of a limited-time offer!