Overview
- Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort ended the ability to apply merchandise discounts to bottled water, soda and other bottled beverages at Disney-owned gift shops on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- The policy change affects Annual Passholders, Magic Key holders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa cardmembers who previously used their merchandise discount on bottled drinks.
- The broader merchandise-discount program remains in place for eligible non-beverage items, so only bottled beverages were specifically excluded from the benefit.
- Guests who used the perk should expect to pay roughly $0.50–$1.00 more per bottle, though alternatives such as free quick-service water and dining discounts on fountain drinks remain available for some passholder tiers.
- Cast Members across both resorts confirmed the change and new cooler signage has begun appearing in stores, but Disney has not issued a formal public announcement and the move arrived on the same day Disney announced ticket, pass and select food and merchandise price increases.