How to AVOID Paying Full Price for Your Disney World Trip

Planning a trip to Disney World can be a major undertaking.

You have to get your park tickets and make reservations, plus figure out where you’ll be staying at the end of a long day. And don’t forget to make those Advance Dining Reservations, too! It can all add up quickly, but we’ve got you covered — let’s check out all the current and upcoming discounts and deals you might find around Disney World!

Disney World Hotel Discounts & Package Discounts

Your accommodations might be the most expensive part of your entire Disney World trip, but if you qualify for any of the below discounts, you could SAVE a pretty decent chunk of change on your 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 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 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights between December 11th through December 25th, 2022. Click here for more information.

Disney Springs Area Hotel Discounts

You’ll also find plenty of hotels outside the Disney World bubble, but many of these hotels still offer the same level of amenities as Disney-owned resorts as well. In fact, you can even get many of the same perks like Early Theme Park Entry and free transportation.

• 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

Chances are you’re planning on spending at least one day in the parks and depending on how many days you do choose to go, you might need a little extra savings. Check out these ticket discounts to see if you qualify!

• 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

Of course, you’ll also need to get some sustenance and fuel up before those long park days. We’ve got plenty of articles on the BEST restaurants around Disney World to help you make up your mind. But, in case you can’t choose — these discounts might make it so you don’t have to!

• 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

Okay, maybe the REAL reason for your Disney World trip is actually just so you can shop until you can’t shop anymore. If that’s the case (which we completely understand), you might want to check out some of these merchandise discounts to save a little 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

Take your Disney World visit to the next level by checking out some of the entertainment and recreation you might find outside the parks. You’ll find all kinds of event, entertainment, and recreation discounts below!

• 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

if you’re planning your next Disney trip and are feeling overwhelmed, check out a Disney Travel Agent like our friends over at MEI Travel! They’ll help you with the planning process and make sure you’re getting the best deal.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your next trip, too! The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is happening through November 19th, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be around through the end of October!

Don’t forget, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning later this year — you can read more here!

 

 

 

 

How do you like to save money in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!