 Visiting Walt Disney World can be an expensive proposition, but there are ways to cut the costs and make your vacation a reality.
Disney often releases discounts throughout the course of the year. They can apply to all-inclusive packages, “room only” reservations, Annual Passholders, or Florida Residents. In addition, some guests get direct mailed postcards with special offers.
Predicting when and if these offers will be announced is impossible. If you’d rather go with a “sure thing”, you may want to join the American Automobile Association (AAA). Members typically get 10 to 15% off of the standard room rates. Depending on the accommodations selected and availability, the savings can offset the cost of the membership as well as provide a discount. For packages or cruises, members need to go through AAA directly. For “room only” reservations, AAA members can book with Disney or through a travel agency. AAA members can get a no obligation quote here.
Another venue for discounts is through the Disney Bank One Visa. This Visa offers 0% financing for the first 6 months of a Disney vacation paid for with the card. You’ll also get Disney Reward Dollars based on your account activity that can be used towards your vacation, merchandise, etc. The Disney Visa often has special offers for cardholders that provide discounts on both Disney World and Disneyland vacations; shipboard credits for Disney Cruises, Disney Store online purchases, and Disney Broadway play tickets. (Offers vary and some restrictions may apply.) Get a no obligation Disney quote.
- Travel From May 26 thru June 7
- Book by May 25
- Booking Code CXY
$204 per night for a studio at Disney's Saratoga Springs or Old Key West Resorts. Subject to availability, weekend rates higher. Certain restrictions apply.
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Buena Vista Suites - 2 Room Suite from $88!
Elegantly furnished 2 room Queen suites with private bedroom and separate living room. Complimentary full American breakfast buffet.
Sheraton Vistana Resort - EXCLUSIVE DIS OFFER!! 2 Bedroom Villas from $129!
Separate living room, dining and bedroom areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer.
Gaylord Palms Resort - Exclusive ROOM UPGRADE & RATES starting at $109!
Gaylord Palms is a total destination resort and only 5 minutes to Walt Disney World!
Radisson Resort Orlando - Standard Room from $79!
Located just 1½ mile from Disney. Now Offering Free High Speed Internet! Kids Eat Free Program!
Sheraton Vistana Villages - 1 Bedroom Villa from $115!
Fully furnished villa provides all the conveniences of home. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET!
Walt Disney World SWAN and DOLPHIN - Standard Room from $179!
Stay within walking distance to EPCOT and Disney Hollywood Studios.
Buying an Annual Pass can be your ticket to a room discount, but consider this carefully. These passes are not inexpensive.
- Travel from March 30 - May 21, 2008
- Booking Code FJC
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
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- Travel from May 26 - August 2, 2008
- Booking Code FJY
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
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- Travel from May 26 thru August 2
- Book by August 2
Moderate Resorts starting at $149 per night standard room
Disney's Old Key West Resort starting at $199 per night - Studio
Rates do not include. Weekend rates are higher.
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
Proof of Florida Residency is required. Get a No Obligation Quote
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
Proof of Military eligibility is required. Get a No Obligation Quote
You see that you may get discounts by living in Florida, having an AAA membership, a Disney Visa card, booking a Magic Your Way Package or by having an Annual Pass. What if none of these describe you or meet your personal needs? Are you doomed to paying full price? Not necessarily. Occasionally Disney does extend room only offers to the general public. Your best bet is to keep your eye on the DIS Discount Page .
If there’s nothing that you qualify for but your travel dates are flexible, then you may consider visiting Disney World during a less expensive Season. The price is determined by your date of arrival. If you cross into a higher priced season, the room rate doesn’t change.
Be sure to purchase your Tickets in advance to take advantage of pre-arrival discounts.
There are times when there’s absolutely nothing to be had at a discount. For those instances, measure the value of what you’re getting. The experiences that you’ll have while at Disney World will create priceless memories.
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