During these uncertain times, I find that many people still want to visit Walt Disney World Resort, but are a little uncertain about the deposit and cancellation policies should they need to cancel or postpone their trip.

First, I would not hesitate to book, every day I am hard at work running quotes and booking summer and fall travel, even amidst a pandemic. One thing the Disney fans know, you can’t book a Walt Disney World trip last-minute!

These days, the most popular question I get is about the Walt Disney World cancellation policy. Followed by, “when will Disney World reopen?” No one knows when it will open, but I can provide some general information on the deposit and cancellation policies that might put you at ease if you’re thinking of traveling to Disney World this year.

Walt Disney World Deposit Policies

• On Resort Packages (when you combine hotel, tickets, and dining), the deposit is $200. 

• Room-Only reservations have a deposit amount that is equal to the cost of 1 night’s lodging. 

• Agency Exclusive Offers from Magical Vacations Travel have a deposit amount that is equal to the cost of 1 night’s lodging.

• Theme Park Passes (not part of a Resort Package) require full payment at the time of order.

Walt Disney World Cancellation Policies

• Under normal conditions, Resort Packages would need to be canceled outside of 30-days prior to arrival for a full refund. Due to the pandemic, Disney World is waiving cancellation fees and penalties through June 30th. This will likely be extended if Disney World continues to remain closed.

• Agency Exclusive Offers from Magical Vacations Travel, have a cancellation policy of 5-days prior to arrival for a full refund on the room, even if the reservation is paid in full. 

• Room-Only reservations can be cancelled up to 5-days prior to arrival for a full refund. 

• Walt Disney World Ticket Orders - tickets are generally non-fundable once purchased. However, tickets with unused days and date-specific tickets with a valid use period that falls within the closure period can be used through December 15, 2020. They can also be saved and used towards the cost of a ticket on a future visit to Walt Disney World. 

It’s worth noting that not one of my clients lost any money during this entire pandemic for having to change or cancel their reservations. Disney has been very understanding, it’s really nice to see.

So now is a great time to plan your visit to Walt Disney World. Bookings are way up for fall travel in particular and many of the Agency Exclusive Offers are beginning to sell out.

With such flexible deposit and cancellation policies, there’s no reason to wait! View the Current Offers page for exclusive discounts throughout 2020 and get started today.

Darren Wittko