Walt Disney World Resort may soon see an unexpected shift in pricing after President Donald Trump announced a significant currency policy change last week. As Trump moves forward with his plan to eliminate the penny, some Disney Park guests worry that cash transactions at Disney parks could be affected, forcing prices to round up.

Trump Pushes to Eliminate the Penny—What It Means for Disney Guests

Since returning to the White House last month, Trump has pushed multiple economic and policy changes, including a recent order directing the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting pennies. The former president took to Truth Social to call the practice “wasteful,” writing:

“For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents.”

Trump isn’t wrong—it costs approximately $.03 to produce a penny, meaning the U.S. government actually loses money by keeping the coin in circulation. Similarly, nickels cost about $.14 to make, far exceeding their face value.

The move to eliminate pennies follows a precedent set by Canada, which discontinued its one-cent coin in 2012. Many Canadian businesses now round totals to the nearest five cents when accepting cash, though digital transactions remain unchanged.

Could Disney World Round Up Its Prices?

While most guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort opt for credit cards, cash remains an accepted payment method throughout the parks. With pennies potentially disappearing, it’s unclear whether Disney will adjust its pricing structure or implement rounding rules for cash transactions.

Some businesses that have eliminated pennies round totals down or up to the nearest five cents to compensate. If Disney follows a similar model, guests may pay slightly more or slightly less, depending on how The Walt Disney Company chooses to handle cash payments.

Does Trump Have the Authority to End Penny Production?

One major question remains—can Trump actually eliminate the penny on his own? The answer isn’t so simple. While the U.S. Treasury is responsible for minting coins, Congress ultimately controls currency specifications. That means Trump’s order may not go into effect unless lawmakers approve it.

The last time the U.S. discontinued a small coin was in 1857 when the half-cent coin was removed from circulation. If Trump’s plan moves forward, Disney Park guests—and Americans in general—may soon see cash transactions handled differently across the country.

How Do You Pay at Disney?

For now, it’s unclear if Disney will change its cash handling procedures in response to Trump’s order. But if the U.S. follows Canada’s lead, Disney Park guests may want to start preparing for potential price rounding on cash transactions.

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