How to Save Money on Your Disney World Trip

It may seem like an impossible task to travel to Disney World these days on a budget, but we assure you, there are plenty of ways to save your hard-earned dollars and enjoy every last minute of your trip!

Each week, we bring you the latest discounts, savings, and deals available across several of the biggest categories you’ll spend money on when planning your upcoming Disney World vacation!

Disney World Hotel Discounts & Package Discounts

Don’t forget about the newest hotel discount available! If you’re thinking of heading to Disney World this summer, now is a great time to book your hotel accommodations and save!

• NEW:  Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Summer. (Save most nights from July 11th through September 29th, 2021) Click here to learn more!
• Spring into Magic: Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels at Select Disney Resort Hotels (Book through May 27th, 2021)
• Stay Under the Stars, in the Magic! Save 20% on Campsites This Spring (Book through May 27th, 2021)
• Annual Passholders: Spring into Magic and save up to 35% on Rooms at Select Disney World Hotels (Book through May 27th, 2021)
• U.S. Military Members: Take Advantage of Great Rates at Select Disney Resort Hotels in 2020
• U.S. Military Members: Take Advantage of Great Rates at Select Disney Resort Hotels in 2021

Disney Springs Area Hotel Discounts

If you’re considering booking a stay at one of the Disney Springs area hotels, here are the current discounts and rates available:

• Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace: Let’s Go – Deals From $115 a night
• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista: Let’s Go – Deals From $95 a night
• Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: Family Escape Package saves you 10% (includes two free kids breakfast buffets daily with the purchase of one adult!)
• B Resort & Spa: Special Offer from $109 a night
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando: Spacious Two-Room Suites from $109 a night!
• Holiday Inn Orlando: Special Rates From $99.00
• D23 Members can save 20% off room and receive complimentary parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Buena Vista Palace
• Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: D23 Members can save 25% off room and 10% off Disney character breakfast
• Florida & Georgia Residents can save 15% at all seven member hotels

Ticket Discounts

There are some great ticket deals available if you are a Florida resident! Take a look at ways to current save on your theme park admission:

• Florida Residents: The Florida Resident Discovery Disney Ticket is back! Residents can purchase a 2-Day Ticket for $75 per day, or $149 total, plus tax. The 3-Day Ticket is $60 per day or $179 plus tax, and the 4-Day Ticket is $50 per day, which comes out to $199 plus tax. Valid most dates between January 4th and June 18th, 2021. Click here to learn more!
• U.S. Military Members: Enjoy Specially Priced Theme Park Tickets
• Florida Residents: Save 40% with a 4-Day Ticket
• AAA: “Take advantage of exclusive AAA Member savings of up to $40!”

Dining Discounts

Once you arrive in Disney World, your next task is to make sure you don’t completely blow your dining budget! To help you out, here are some of the ways to save on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including some Happy Hour deals in Disney Springs!

• Annual Passholders can save at most dining locations throughout Disney World
• Disney Visa Cardholders can save 10% at select Disney World dining locations (and 20% off Joffrey’s coffee)
• Disney Vacation Club members can save on Disney World dining
• D23 Members can save at select Disney Springs dining locations
• Landry’s Select Club (Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex, and Yak & Yeti)
  • Present your membership card to your server and earn 1 point for every $1 spent on eligible food, beverage, retail, and online & in-store gift card purchases at any participating location. When 250 points are earned, they are converted into a $25 REWARD.

• Levy Preferred Frequent Dining Program (Paddlefish & Terralina Crafted Italian)
  • At every 250-point increment, you may add $25 reward dollars directly onto your preferred card.
• Complimentary drink with purchase at Wine Bar George
  • Buy a Corkcicle at Wine Bar George or The Basket and receive a frozen beverage of your choice

Happy Hour at Disney Springs!

• House of Blues Restaurant
  • • Monday through Sunday – Open – 6:00 PM
    • Featuring $2 off all bottled and canned beer, $5 House Wine and Well Liquors, $6 Margaritas and Long Island Iced Tea and Select Happy Hour food specials available at the bar only.

• Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Monday through Friday – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (outside bar only)
  • Featuring $5 Draught Beers, $5 Premium Well Liquors

• Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
  • Monday through Sunday – All Day (bar only)
  • Featuring $7 House Margarita, $7 domestic beers (previously $5)

• City Works Eatery & Pour House
  • Monday through Thursday – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Featuring $2 off local beers, cocktails and wine. $7 appetizers: Fried Pickles, Popcorn Chicken, Cheese Curds, Pretzel Bites, Buffalo Dip, Queso Dip, Kung Pao Cauliflower

• Terralina Crafted Italian
  • Monday through Sunday – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (outside bar only)
  • Featuring $5 select beers and half off glasses of wine (reserve wine not included)

• STK Orlando
  • Monday through Sunday – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Featuring half-off specialty cocktails, $10 Justin Cabernet & VieVité Rosé, $2, $5, $7, $8 food specials

• Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
  • Monday through Friday 12:00 PM -3:00 PM
  • Featuring $6-$7 Wine and Well Drinks, $6-$7 Draft Beers and $8 and under appetizers.

• • Fontera Cucina (Disney Springs): Margarita Mondays and Tequila Tuesdays
    • Enjoy the classic margarita for $5 every Monday and $5 shots of Gracias a Dios Espadin Mezcal every Tuesday. Order as many as you’d like both days!

Merchandise Discounts

Don’t forget about those souvenirs! Here are a few ways to save on your next merchandise purchase in Disney World:

• Annual Passholders can save on most merchandise purchases at Disney World
• Disney Visa Cardholders can save 10% off of select merchandise purchases
• Disney Vacation Club members can save on merchandise purchases 
• D23 Members can save at select Disney Springs retailers

Events, Entertainment, and Recreation Discounts

Finally, if you’re looking for special recreation or entertainment during your stay, here are a few discounts to keep in mind:

• Disney Vacation Club members and their guests can join private or semi-private instructional clinics led by a PGA professional for only $20 per session. Click here to learn more.
• Annual Passholders can save on events, entertainment, and recreation
• Disney Vacation Club Members can save on other events and experiences

As always, for all of your Disney World vacation planning needs, we recommend Mouse Fan Travel to help you plan your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth!

Are you currently planning a 2021 vacation to Disney World? Let us know all the ways YOU like to save in the comments below!

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