On Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods in a move he claims will revive manufacturing and generate revenue in the U.S., according to the New York Times.
Cinderella Castle
The tariffs include a 10 percent rate on all countries except Canada and Mexico, and double-digit rates on countries the Trump administration says had “treated the United States unfairly.” Reports indicate most Americans will start noticing the impact at the grocery store first — but tariffs could potentially impact Disney World prices, too.
As a refresher, a tariff is a government surcharge on products imported from other countries, and they’re paid by the companies that import goods into a country. The costs of these tariffs can be passed around depending on how countries and companies react, but the New York Times says that trade policy experts agree that “American consumers will most likely bear the cost of the new U.S. tariffs,” notably, as they did during Trump’s first term.
Mickey and pals
To offset the costs of these tariffs, retailers often increase prices — and manufacturers face higher costs.
Food analyst experts have said that most Americans are likely to feel the impact of these tariffs at grocery stores first — and soon, potentially before April is over. But, it’s not just the grocery store as restaurants and other food vendors will likely have to increase prices to offset the import costs as well.
Coffee could go up
Bananas from Guatemala, grapes from Peru, and shrimp from Vietnam are all expected to suffer from price hikes, along with staples like sugar and coffee (which are already at a historically high price). The wine world also stands to be greatly impacted by the tariffs.
And, Disney World likely isn’t immune from these price hikes either.
Full Spread
In addition to potential price increases on Disney World food, we could see increases on souvenirs — especially those manufactured in countries like China. Under the new tariffs, China will have a 34 percent tariff on top of a previous blanket import tax that was imposed on goods from the country earlier this year. Imports from Vietnam are to be taxed at an additional 50 percent.
Disney merch
As of now, Disney has not made any comments or announcements about price hikes due to these tariffs, but we could see small price increases here and there to make up for the additional costs.
We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates that could impact your Disney World vacation. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news.
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The media likes to stir the pot and sensationalize everything! If you don’t want to be affected by tariffs, buy American! REALLY simple solution. People don’t know history. Before income taxes the US supported itself with tariffs!!
This is terrible news for us Canadians. We’re already paying $1.42 + for every US dollar. And now they’re going to increase everything. Let’s face it. They’re not gonna take a hit. Things are going to get more costly. Doesn’t look like I’ll be going anytime soon. I’ve been waiting for seven years to go.
I know there’s a promotion with free dining, but having to add the park hopper, something we don’t need, basically negates Free Dining. Please say a little prayer for us.
Tourism will fall off a cliff during 2025. Disney food costs will sky rocket. The construction costs for the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom likely went up several hundred million dollars because of the costs of materials. Consumers will pay for this. So those who want to complain, don’t complain about the companies passing on the costs, but rather blame the White House. An 18 year old college freshman in an intro economics course understands how the economy works better than the egomaniac bully in the White House.
I would love to know if purchasing the DDP insulated you from price increases somewhat. If you have a trip planned for later this year, would buying the DDP now “lock in” the somewhat lower prices now?
Hmmm- so then what has been the reason that Disney prices have gotten sky high already? Tariffs had nothing to do with that so these new tariffs will just be the new excuse I guess.
A curse on the White House! Send some Disney Villains to the White House! I expect price increases what with all the stuff that is made in China. This hurts because my retirement account has lost a bundle. Curses!
The current price hikes that Disney has already implemented are already like a Tariff. They just need to leave the prices the way they are. They are already struggling to get people to stay on property and are offering many discounts. They just need to eat the cost.
Disney don’t need an excuse to raise prices.
Disney makes a ba-billion dollars and has plenty of money to absorb some of these increases. The tariffs will not effect pricing for at least 30-45 days due to what in already in the supply cha(n. That get us thru the summer as a nation, and higher prices on replacement stores will not arrive in stores until the early Fall/Sept./August time frame. Americans will have a few months to adjust their buying habits toward buying American made products.
We’re not going to be surprised to see higher prices, but we won’t let it keep us from our littles’ first magical WDW trip in September.
I’m sensing an unfortunate pattern though. My first ever Disney trip was cut short (March 2020–literally there as the parks shutdown), and now this economic uncertainty for our upcoming visit 🫠…
Still, can’t wait!
Tarriffs or not, Disney prices increase substantially every 1-2 years.
What American made products???? I once tried to find kitchen gadgets and clothes, etc. made in America. It’s CHINA, CHINA, CHINA! And clothes that I usually buy at Banana Republic are made in Vietnam or Sri Lanka. Read labels.
Tell me what you can buy American? Osh Kosh and Levi’s? I don’t even know if they are still made in the U.S. I like to buy all cotton clothing but cotton crop have risen in price. I don’t buy out of season fruits and vegetables unless there is a good sale.
Think of the restaurants in WDW that aren’t owned by Disney. They are going to pay more for fruits and vegetables and I understand a lot of sea food comes from over seas.
I feel for Canada citizens. No way to treat our friends. How about if you look into one of the other Disney Parks locations? Paris??
Right, Lucretia! And factories are not built or retooled overnight – or for free. American-made products will increase in price for the costs of this, so no bargains.
@ Lucretia, absolutely! The American consumer likely couldn’t afford 100% American made products.
Even if something is “Made in the US”, where do the materials usually come from? Imports. Which translates to higher production costs = higher cost to the consumer.
Not rocket science. People shouting “Buy American!” Are willfully blind.
Meagan, people are not “willfully blind”. You do realize this whole thing is a negotiation tool to create a level playing field. If other countries drop their unfair tariffs we won’t impose ones on them.
Pris: My accounts didn’t take a hit during President Joe Biden’s term. Maybe you were invested in the wrong areas.
Why is WDW being political? Like everyone agrees, their prices continued to climb even before the tariffs. Why cause panic unnecessarily?
I do wish people would see the whole picture and not just pick and choose things. Other countries charge us tariffs, why don’t we? We will see you in May!!