6 Tricks to Saving on Your Next Disney World Vacation

Halloween is in full swing in Disney World, which can only mean that the holiday season is right around the corner.

And, if you’ve been thinking about planning a trip to the parks, you might be wondering just where to start. From park tickets to hotels to figuring out where to eat, we’ve got you covered when it comes to planning. Not only that, but we might even be able to help you SAVE in the process with all the current and upcoming Disney World discounts and deals!

Disney World Hotel Discounts & Package Discounts

Staying at a Disney World Resort hotel comes with all kinds of perks — like Early Theme Park Entry, transportation to the parks, and some hotels even get Extended Evening Hours! Save on your next trip with these hotel and package discounts.

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.
Annual Passholders: Save on stays at select Disney World Resort hotels this holiday season on most nights from October 23rd, 2022 to December 25th, 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

If you don’t want to stay on property, there are plenty of places to stay in the Disney Springs Area, and they often have special rates and deals available on top of already saving by staying off-property. Check these discounts out and you might be able to save some dough.

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

Heading to the parks soon? We know Disney World isn’t cheap, so take advantage of any of these ticket discounts if you can. What’s better than a Disney vacation? One you didn’t pay full price for!

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

We know a thing or two about Disney dining, and we especially love being able to bring you tips and tricks on how to become pros like us. With these dining discounts, you’ll be part of the club and might even find a new Happy Hour to attend.

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

Have you been dying to get your hands on the latest Disney Halloween merchandise? We know the feeling. Annual Passholders, DVC members, and more can save on all sorts of Disney souvenirs!

Annual Passholders can save on most merchandise purchases at Disney World-owned and operated locations and select other spots
Annual Passholders can save 30% on most merchandise purchases at Disney World-owned and operated locations for a limited time from September 14th, 2022 to October 14th, 2022.
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

There’s a whole world awaiting you outside of the Disney parks like bowling, golfing, mini-golfing, and more. Take a look at these Disney entertainment and event discounts and you might just discover a new favorite.

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

Hopefully, these discounts will help you start planning, but if you’re still feeling overwhelmed, consider using a Disney Travel Agent like our friends over at MEI Travel! They can help you plan from start to finish and make sure you’re getting a great deal at the same time.

There’s plenty to see and do at Disney World right now — the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is still going strong, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be around through the end of October!

Plus, later this year we’re looking forward to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — you can read more here!