How to NOT Pay Full Price on Your Next Disney World Trip

We know Disney World ain’t cheap.

Between park tickets, hotel, dining, shopping, and more — things can really add up quickly. We love being able to bring you tips and secret ways to save a little bit of money on your Disney vacation. Chances are you might find a discount here and there if you know where to look. But luckily, you don’t have to because we’ve done that for you! Let’s check out all the current and upcoming deals and discounts around Disney World.

Disney World Hotel Discounts & Package Discounts

Beach theming? Check. Wilderness theming? Check. Upscale, luxury resorts? Check. There really is a Disney Resort Hotel for just about everyone. With so many to choose from, you might have a tough time picking! Let these hotel and package discounts help you decide.

• Annual Passholders and Florida Residents: Save up to 30% on stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort this summer. Click here for more information.
• Annual Passholders: Save on summer stays at select Disney World Resort Hotels on most nights from July 8th, 2022 to September 8th, 2022. Click here for more information.
• Florida Residents: Save on select Disney World Resort hotel stays from July 8th through September 8th, 2022. Click here for more information!
• U.S. Military Members: Take Advantage of Great Rates at select Disney Resort Hotels from now through December 16th, 2022.
• Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on hotel rooms for most nights from August 28th through September 19th, 2022
• Disney+ subscribers can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights between July 8th through September 30th, 2022. Click here for more information.

Disney Springs Area Hotel Discounts

Don’t want to stay in the Disney World bubble? No problem! Though you’ll still be close to Disney Springs, these Good Neighbor Hotels offer some of the same perks you might find in a Disney-owned resort. Plus, you can often take advantage of great rates and reward programs.

• Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando: Special Rates from $144.99
• Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace: Let’s Go – Deals (Rates in the past have been from $115 a night)
• B Resort & Spa: You may be able to get a $25 nightly resort credit
• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista: Let’s Go – Deals (Rates in the past have been from $95 a night)
• Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: Family Escape Package can save you 10%
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando: Two-Room Suites from $109 a night!
• Holiday Inn Orlando: Special Rates From $79
• Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: D23 Gold Members can save up to 20% off hotel rooms
• Florida & Georgia Residents can save up to 15% at the following Disney Springs Area Resort Hotels: B Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Place, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando, and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
• Seniors can receive at various Disney Springs Area Resort Hotels
• AAA Members can also receive a discount at 7 Disney Springs Area Resort hotels
• Military families can get up to a 20% discount at 7 Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

Ticket Discounts

Tickets might be one of the most expensive parts of your trip, but if you know where to look you just might find a way to save. Annual Passholders, Florida Residents, and members of the U.S. Military can save with these deals.

• Annual Passholders: Annual Passholders can save on 1-Day Water Park Tickets at Typhoon Lagoon, which can be used now through December 31st, 2022. Click here to learn more!
• U.S. Military Members: Enjoy Specially Priced 4- and 5-Day Theme Park Tickets. Valid from now through December 16th, 2022. Must be purchased by December 16th, 2022. Click for more details.
• Florida Residents: Save 40% on a 4-Day Ticket and 30% on a 3-Day ticket!
• AAA: “Take advantage of exclusive AAA Member savings of up to $40!”

Dining Discounts

How much cheese is too much cheese? We hope we never find out the answer, and with these Disney World dining discounts we might not ever have to. It’s no secret that we LOVE Disney food, and now you can share that love by finding a new favorite!

• 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 Gold 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 Restaurants 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 complimentary frozen beverage of your choice

Disney Springs Happy Hours:

• House of Blues Restaurant
  • Monday through Thursday — Open — 5PM
  • Featuring $2 off all bottled and canned beer, $5 House Wine and Well Liquors, and $6 Margaritas and Long Island Iced Tea.
• Jaleo by José Andrés
  • Monday through Sunday — 4PM-6PM
  • Featuring specially-priced Guest favorites, including tapas and beverages. “Exclusions may apply. See the location for more details.”
• Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
  • Monday through Friday — 12PM-3PM
  • Featuring $6-$7 Wine and Well Drinks, $6-$7 Draft Beers, and $8 and under appetizers.
• Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
  • Monday through Sunday — All Day (Bar Only)
  • Featuring $5 house margarita, and $5 Coors Lite and Tecate
• Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Monday through Friday — 12PM-6PM (Outside Bar Only)
  • Featuring $5 Draught Beers, $5 Premium Well Liquors
• STK Orlando
  • Monday through Sunday — 3PM-6PM
  • Featuring half-off specialty cocktails, $10 Justin Cabernet & VieVite Rose, and $2, $5, $7, and $8 food specials
• Terralina Crafted Italian
  • Monday through Sunday — 4PM-6PM (outside bar only)
  • Featuring $5 select beers and half-off glasses of wine (reserve wine not included)

Merchandise Discounts

It’s Halloween in Disney World, and that means Halloween merchandise! Not only that, but if you’re on Disney time that also means Christmas merchandise is right around the corner. Shop to your heart’s content knowing you saved some money with these merchandise deals.

• Annual Passholders can save on most merchandise purchases at Disney World-owned and operated locations and select other spots
• Disney Visa Cardholders can save 10% off on select merchandise purchases
• Disney Vacation Club members can save on select merchandise purchases 
• D23 Gold Members can save at select Disney Springs retailers

Events, Entertainment, and Recreation Discounts

Looking for something to do that’s a little off the beaten path on Disney property? We’ve got you covered there too. You can go bowling, catch a movie, play golf, or even play mini golf too! Check out the below events and recreation discounts and you might be able to keep a little cash in your pocket.

• Disney Vacation Club members and their guests can join instructional clinics led by a PGA professional for only $20 per session. Click here to learn more.
• Disney Vacation Club Members can also save on other events and experiences throughout Disney World
• Annual Passholders can save on events, entertainment, and recreation
• Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can also save on tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Stuck trying to figure out how to start planning your trip? Check out our friends over at MEI Travel! They’re Disney Travel Agents who can help you plan your next trip and make sure you’re getting a great deal.

If you’re heading to the parks soon, consider a Disney holiday party like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! We were there on the first night of Not-So-Scary and it was a frighteningly good time — see it all here!

Plus, you can book special fireworks dessert parties, and shop exclusive merchandise, too. Be sure to stay tuned to AllEars for the latest Disney news!

 

 

 

Do you prefer Halloween or the Holiday season in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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