Disney World price increases happen pretty often, and we report on everything from menu changes to ticket price hikes throughout the year.
Typically, each fall, Disney quietly publishes several major price increases for food and beverages, but we also see some increases here and there throughout the year on special events and merchandise. Now, new tariffs imposed on goods coming from countries outside the U.S. could potentially raise prices across the U.S., including at Disney World.
According to the New York Times, the new tariffs will affect goods coming from all over the world, including 20% tariffs on products from the E.U., 34% tariffs on Chinese products, 24% tariffs on Japanese products, 46% tariffs on Vietnamese products, and more.
Much of Disney’s merchandise is made in China and other countries, so this could mean we’ll see a price increase on souvenirs.
However, the New York Times also highlighted that some food items will cost more due to the country of origin, including food you’d buy at Disney World restaurants. For example, Guatemala and Peru will soon incur 10% tariffs, which will raise the price of bananas and grapes. Some shrimp comes from Vietnam, which is already being affected by tariffs.
Sugar and coffee, which have already seen price hikes, could get even more expensive. Specialty coffee beans could cost up to 35% more than before tariffs.
The tariffs on the E.U. mean that wine coming from Europe could be more expensive. You’ll find wines from Europe on many Disney World restaurant menus. Note that The New York Times points out that 10% tariffs will also be put on Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand, all countries that import wine to Disney World. Disney World restaurants also offer a variety of beers and other liquors, as well as cocktails made with those liquors, from other countries.
However, note that these price increases won’t be instant. According to Jeff Dunn, executive chairman of Generous Brands and Bolthouse Fresh Foods, “It will take a year for all those costs to ripple through, but in 12 months you will absolutely see higher prices across the board.”
However, there’s something else to consider, too. If prices increase across the board, it could mean that people have less discretionary income to travel, meaning fewer people will plan trips to Disney World.
We won’t know how these tariffs will affect Disney World for sure until further down the line, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for significant price increases on food and merchandise and will keep you updated.
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What do you think? Will these tariffs affect Disney World? Let us know in the comments!
Hey Disney,
Start buying things made in America that are better quality than the cheap junk from China.
Zak
A Vietnamese garment maker making your Disney t-shirt for $35 makes $300 a month. An American garment worker making that same t-shirt makes $2,700 a month, that’s 9 times more expensive, which would make your Disney t-shirt $250. Who is going to pay that for a t-shirt? Maybe we need an executive order cutting salaries in half to make things affordable.
Tariffs or not prices are going to rise at Disney.
The purpose of the tariffs is to encourage items to be made domestically.
If people want to pay significantly more for items made in China or other countries then Disney will keep using these suppliers.
However it is likely that a significant number of Disney guests will refuse to pay those higher prices, forcing Disney to use local producers at a lower cost.