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Hey Disney Vacationers! One of the big questions everyone is always wondering is, how much is a Disney vacation deposit? The tables below break down the different deposit amounts based on the type of Disney vacation you’re interested in taking. Please note details around Disney vacation deposit amount can change and vary based on different promotions. We work to keep this information as up-to-date as possible.

Disney Vacation Deposit Breakdown

Walt Disney World Package

For a standard Walt Disney World vacation package, the deposit amount is $200.

Disney Cruise

The standard deposit amount for a Disney Cruise is 20% of the total price, not including any additional add-ins.

Disneyland Package

For a standard Disneyland vacation package, the deposit amount is $200.

Aulani, A Disney Resort

The standard deposit for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa is equal to your first night’s stay plus any applicable taxes.

Adventures by Disney

AdventuresPrivate AdventuresEscapesRiver CruisesExpedition Cruises
10% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-ins20% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-insBuenos Aires Escapes: 15% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-ins

Other Escapes: 10% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-ins
10% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-ins15% of the trip price, excluding any optional add-ins

Disney Vacation Final Payment Breakdown

After the Adventures by Disney deposit question, the next big question is when are the final payments due. The table below breaks down when final payments are due based on the type of trip you’re taking. Please note details around Disney vacation final payment dates can change and vary based on different promotions. We work to keep this information as up-to-date as possible.

Walt Disney World Package

The final payment for a Walt Disney package is due 30 days prior to your arrival date. Payments (of any amount) can be applied to the outstanding balance prior to your final payment due date.

Disney Cruise

The final payment for a Walt Disney package is due 60 days prior to your sail date. Payments (of any amount) can be applied to the outstanding balance prior to your final payment due date. Please note that your Disney Cruise needs to be paid in full prior to booking any port adventures.

Disneyland Package

The final payment for a Disneyland package is due 30 days prior to your arrival date. Payments (of any amount) can be applied to the outstanding balance prior to your final payment due date.

Aulani, A Disney Resort

The final payment for a stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa is due upon check-in. Payments (of any amount) can be applied to the outstanding balance prior to your check-in.

Adventures by Disney

Adventure SeasonAdventuresPrivate AdventuresEscapesRiver CruisesExpedition Cruises
2023/202490 days prior to your departure date120 days prior to your departure dateBuenos Aires Escapes: 120 days prior to your departure date

Other Escapes: 90 days prior to your departure date
120 days prior to your departure date120 days prior to your departure date

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