Disney Vacations Hit by New 17% Price Increase, Effective Immediately

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Things just got more expensive for Disney travelers.Credit: DisneyRelated: NEW: Disney Shuts Down Another Classic Riverboat RideThe per-day parking fee at Port Canaveral has increased following a change in parking rules. Previously, travelers were paying $17 per night to park their vehicles overnight at the port. Now, passengers can expect to pay $20 per night.A price increase was first proposed this August and officially went into effect at the beginning of October. Port Canaveral is one of the country’s busiest departure hubs, with a number of Disney Cruise Line ships setting sail from this location.Currently, the Disney Wish, Disney Magic, and Disney Fantasy all leave Port Canaveral, as do non-Disney vessels from Carnival, Roya, Caribbean, and Norwegian.Credit: DisneyRelated: Disney World Guests Hit With 5 Hidden Fees Ahead of 2025 & 2026 VacationsThere’s been a lot of Disney Cruise Line news lately. Earlier this year, Disney confirmed its upcoming ship, the Disney Adventure, had been delayed. The new ship will no longer make its maiden voyage from Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre on December 15, 2025. Instead. the Disney Adventure will set sail for the first time next on March 10, 2026.The new ship was set to be delivered to Disney Cruise Line in September. Travelers who had trips booked between December 15, 2025, and March 12, 2026, were notified of the change in plans.According to a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson, a total of 25 sailings will be affected by this schedule change.In a statement, Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, said the change of plans was due to “unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process”.“To ensure the experience we deliver reflects our commitment to excellence, we’ve made the decision to adjust our timeline,” he said. “We know this may be disappointing to our guests, and we’re working directly with them to offer flexible rebooking options and uphold the trust they place in us.”Disney’s next cruise ship is the Disney Destiny, which is scheduled to make its maiden voyage on November 20, 2025. Like previous ships in the fleet, the Disney Destiny will have its own special theme and story, this time centered around classic Disney heroes and villains. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will also play a significant role on the ship.Will this price hike affect your next Disney Cruise Line vacation?The post Disney Vacations Hit by New 17% Price Increase, Effective Immediately appeared first on Inside the Magic.