The SECRETS To Saving on Your Next Disney World Vacation

It may still be the spooky season in Disney World, but the holidays will be here before we know it!

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are already on sale, and we can’t wait to check out what the special after-hours event has to offer. Plus, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will be returning later this year as well — bringing all sorts of delicious and festive treats and entertainment. If you’re thinking about planning a trip, now might be a perfect time because we’ve rounded up all the current and upcoming Disney World discounts and deals!

Disney World Hotel Discounts & Package Discounts

Staying in a Disney World Resort hotel puts you smack dab in the middle of the action. Not only that, but there are excellent dining options, shopping, and even entertainment at Disney hotels. Check out the below discounts and you might be able to save on your next stay!

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 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.
U.S. Military Members: Take Advantage of Great Rates at select Disney Resort Hotels from now through December 16th, 2022.
Disney+ subscribers can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights between now and September 30th, 2022, and December 11th through December 25th, 2022. Click here for more information.

Disney Springs Area Hotel Discounts

If you plan on spending a lot of your time in Disney Springs, or just want to save a little bit of money by staying off-property, you can often find even MORE savings at some of the Disney Springs Area Hotels. Not to mention that a lot of these hotels feature some of the same perks like park transportation and Early Theme Park Entry.

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

Saving on your Disney World tickets doesn’t happen often, so take advantage of these ticket discounts if you can! Oftentimes, Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and members of the U.S. Military can save.

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

Friends don’t let friends pay full price on their Disney eats and drinks. And since we’re friends, we’ve found a few dining discounts that might help you save. Go ahead, order that side of queso or extra icing. You deserve it.

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

How much is too much when it comes to spending on Disney souvenirs? For some, the limit does not exist. But, if you’re ballin’ on a budget in Disney World, check out these merchandise discounts that might help you save some dough.

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 is so much to see and do outside of the Disney parks. Want to ride in a car that turns into a boat? You can do that. Want to go bowling? You can do that too. The possibilities are almost endless, and with these event and entertainment discounts, you might just find a new favorite activity.

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 Very Merry Christmas Party

If you’re feeling overwhelmed while planning your next Disney vacation, check out a Disney Travel Agent like our friends over at MEI Travel! They can help you plan from start to finish and help you get the best deal to SAVE even more!