Disney+ subscribers can enjoy summer savings with great rates on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, starting from $99 per night. This offer is valid on 2-night stays or longer, most nights from June 29 to July 31, 2025. The offer is limited to the following room types:
$99 Per Night for Standard Rooms at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
$169 Per Night for Woods View Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
$229 Per Night for Cars Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
$249 Per Night for Deluxe Studios at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
$339 Per Night for Savanna View Rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
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Exciting updates are coming to Walt Disney World in 2025, with a range of new deals and experiences designed to enhance your visit. I’m going to dig deeper into the details in the coming days, but for now I want to spread the word that these promos are taking place.
Starting May 27th, families with children can take advantage of these Cool Kid Summer promotions:
50% off kids’ tickets for ages 3 to 9 for visits of 3 or more days between May 27th and September 20th.
3-day, 3-park ticket available for $89 a day plus tax, valid from April 6th to September 22nd (Magic Kingdom excluded)
Free dining plan when you book a 4-night/4-day package between June 29th and December 22nd.
30% off select resort rooms between August 1st and October 11th.
All these deals are available for booking now.
Not only have the announced these great summer deals, but they also announced new entertainment coming both in the parks and at some resorts.
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After will debut at Hollywood Studios starting May 27th.
More in-park character interactions, including Stitch at Magic Kingdom and Goofy’s play party at Epcot.
Pop-up shows, music, dancing, and early character meets for resort guests during early entry at each park
Resorts like Art Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge will feature more kid activities and character visits.
Disney Starlight Parade is set to launch later this summer.
Stay tuned for more updates and happy planning! Which new experience are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments below!
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It’s that wonderful time of the year again – discount announcements for 2025 for Walt Disney World! And the King of all discounts for Disney is Free Dining!
On January 2nd, the full details will be released, along with the ability to book this deal. It also has a relatively short booking window, with packages needing to be booked by February 10th.
The other details we know at this point is that the deal will require a non-discounted minimum 3-night, 3-day ticket and the travel dates to be from May 27th to June 26th and/or July 7th to August 6th.
And that’s not all! They have also announced some great room only discounts will be available the 2nd as well. So, if Free Dining isn’t a motivator for you, saving some serious dollars on a Disney resort most likely is.
Of course, these two offers cannot be combined, so an analysis what works the most in your favor is certainly warranted – and that’s where a travel advisor can be a huge help. As I did last year, I will do a deep dive in these offers to see where the best savings can be realized. That said, don’t wait for that post to reach out if you are thinking about a Walt Disney World trip next summer because no matter how deep the dive is, your circumstances will be different. Let me (or your trusted travel professional) run the numbers for you and work on your behalf.
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Disney has some deals on theme park tickets over the spring and summer with two falling under the Featured category. These offers differ from last year’s similar single offer. In 2023 Disney ran a single park 4-day ticket deal that was $99 per day. This year they have a 4-day deal and a 3-day deal.
Here are the offers as listed:
4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket from $99 Per Day, Plus Tax (Total Price from $396, Plus Tax)
Experience 4 days of magic and thrills across the Walt Disney World theme parks when you purchase a specially priced 4-Park Magic Ticket starting from US$99 per day, plus tax (total price starting from US$396, plus tax).The 4-Park Magic Ticket includes one admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—for a total of 4 admissions, on 4 separate days. Limit one admission per theme park, one theme park per day.
This ticket does not require a theme park reservation to enter a park.
Date-based ticket with start dates from April 2 through September 22, 2024. Ticket must be used within 7 days of selected start date.Ticket may not be used to enter the same theme park more than once. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events that are separately priced or not open to the general public.
Important Details Admission is subject to capacity closures and other restrictions. Parks, attractions and other offerings are subject to availability, closures and change or cancellation without notice or liability. Admission to a theme park is not guaranteed. Tickets are subject to the Walt Disney World Resort Ticket Store Terms and Conditions.
Stay in the Magic at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels by booking a non-discounted room with a discounted 4-Park Magic Ticket now through 9/22. To book, call 407-934-7639 and speak with a vacation planning expert or call your travel agent. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
†Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Special 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Only
Enjoy fun adventures and thrilling moments with a specially priced 3-Day, 3- Park Ticket that’s valid for admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only—starting from $89 per day, plus tax (total price starting from $267, plus tax).Limit one admission per theme park, one theme park per day—for a total of 3 admissions, on 3 separate days. Not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom park.
This ticket does not require a theme park reservation to enter a park.
Date-based ticket with start dates from April 2 through September 24, 2024. Ticket must be used within 5 days of selected start date.Tickets are valid for admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only. Tickets are not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom park. Ticket may not be used to enter the same theme park more than once. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events that are separately priced or not open to the general public. View important details below.
Important Details
Admission is subject to capacity closures and other restrictions.
Parks, attractions and other offerings are subject to availability, closures and change or cancellation without notice or liability. Admission to a theme park is not guaranteed.
As with all Disney offers, there’s a bit to unpack here – and definitely some give and take.
First, let’s start with what is different from the 2023 similar offer. The most substantial difference is, while it is advertised as $99 or $89 per day, the key language is “from” $99 or $89. This means the amount can, and does, go up from there depending on the date. Last year is was that rate across the board. So, when you choose to go will have an impact on the savings you will realize.
Now, let’s take a look at the two offers and understand the give and take of them. The 4-day offer includes all four parks, but it has to be all four parks. You cannot go to the same park twice. You also cannot purchase Park Hopper as an add-on. This is great for first-time visitors or those that want to have a straight-forward trip with a stop on each park. The 3-day trip has similar constraints with the added caveat that the three parks you visit cannot include Magic Kingdom. This is a huge restriction and why I wouldn’t recommend it for a first-time visitor, but for someone who goes often and wants to just get away for a short trip. It could also be combined with a Magic Kingdom afterhours event if you really wanted to take advantage of the low ticket price but still get your castle park fix. Of course, the cost of afterhours being very much on the premium side, you might be better off getting the 4-day ticket. Again though, the only way to know for sure is to run the numbers for your specific trip and desires.
Okay, with the catches out of the way, what are the benefits? There are definitely some great savings, and again, it depends on the dates and your situations. For example, in June the 4-day ticket will save you about $70 per ticket, and for the same dates the $3-day will save $170 versus a standard 3-day ticket. That may seem counterintuitive, but that’s how much they value Magic Kingdom. Both of those are priced at the low end of $99 or $89 per day. Looking at the high end, the 4-day maxes out at $121 per day with savings of $128 versus a standard 4-day ticket and the 3-day maxes out at $110 a day and the savings versus the standard 3-day ticket is $150. For families, these savings can really add up. It really comes down to when you are going, and how much you value Magic Kingdom and/or going to the same park twice.
As usual, the best deal is invariably, whichever one happens to be going on that overlaps when you can go. Even with that information, it gets more complicated when you factor in resort stays and what offers you want to take advantage of there. These offers will compliment resort-only discounts very well, but any deals that include a ticket like the free-dining plan offer will stand on their own. Your best plan to make sure you are maximizing your Disney vacation dollars is to contact me or another trusted travel professional.
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It’s somewhat fitting that the first article I would write for the blog would be for deals since the main reason I’ve started this blog is because I couldn’t find any articles to share to explain the deals without advertising for some other travel agent. There are two new Featured Special Offers announced this week and as with most Disney deals, there is much to consider and how you may save in your situation isn’t as apparent as it should be. So, I’ll break down the Featured Special Offers and run through some scenarios to see if these deals can be of any help to you.
So, on to the deals!
Free Dining is back!
A FREE and Delicious Deal for Disney+ Subscribers
Disney+ Subscribers: Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from July 1 to September 30, 2024.
Additional Details
Proof of Disney+ subscription required.
US residents must be 18+ to subscribe to Disney+. Canadian residents must be 18+ or the age of the majority in their jurisdiction to subscribe to Disney+. Void where prohibited.
The Disney+ subscriber must stay in the room.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Offer excludes the following room types: 3-Bedroom Villas, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
The type of dining plan included is based on the Resort category.
Dining plan excludes gratuities.
Children ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.
Sounds like a great deal right! Who doesn’t like free food? Well, the truth is, the deal isn’t for everybody because the devil is always in the details. This absolutely is the right deal for some, and definitely not for others.
So, generally speaking, who is this deal for?
Disney+ subscribers looking to visit in July – September 2024
All members of the party are 10+
Those who prefer the Dining Plan for its budgeting convenience
I’ll get into a more detail analysis of the pros and cons of this plan at the end of the post, but for now, the big takeaways to keep in mind are that you must pay “rack rate” for your room, you must have the Park Hopper upgrade, and, since the kids dining plan is significantly less than the adults (which is anyone 10+ for these purposes), having young children in your party makes the deal less beneficial.
OK, what is the second Featured Special Offer?
Save Up to 35% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer
Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 30% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024.
Offer Details
Valid Travel Dates
Most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024; other savings available for stays most nights from March 25 to July 7, 2024
Length of Stay Requirements
Minimum – 1 night
Maximum – 14 nights
Important Details
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
Savings based on the nondiscounted price for the same room.
Length of stay requirements may apply.
Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Advance reservations required.
Must be consecutive-night stays.
Offer excludes the following room types: 3-Bedroom Grand Villas, Tower Studios at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Pool View at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
Saving 35% sounds great! But to save 35%, you must stay at least 5 nights, and at Deluxe Resort hotel. You have to spend the money, to save the money, and that’s Disney Math in a nutshell. That said, there are still significant savings to be had in most categories and for most dates. This deal is straightforward, but with 15 different tiers at 36 different hotels, it is difficult to simply take in what the deal is for you without considering the other parameters of your trip. The most often reality, you know when you are going (or have a few possibilities) so the deal that is in place for those dates is going to be the right one for you.
Where it gets more complicated is determining which of the two Special Offers make the most sense for your trip. Comparing one hotel discount to another is simple math, but comparing eating for free and paying full rate, or paying for food and having a discounted rate, requires a deeper analysis. The truth is, without knowing your specific details, this post still isn’t going to answer the question for you. My analysis below is based on a numerous assumptions and should not to be taken as literal pricing. While I am using real pricing to determine these approximations, they are only approximations and you should contact me and provide your details to get the numbers that really mean something to you. The purpose of this analysys is to highlight how these deals compare, and how those individual deals have an impact. The bottomline is, you should contact me (or your trusted travel advisor) to do this math for you. And why not? It’s a no risk complimentary service! And clearly I enjoy running out scenarios or I wouldn’t making this post.
To really test this out, we will need to set up some scenarios.
The Pickett Family is two adults and two children in their teens.
The Rudolph Family is two adults and two children under ten.
The Trubisky Family is two adults.
We’ll use the same dates for each. Since 4 nights and a 4-day ticket is the minimum for the free dining deal, we will use that length of stay and also run the numbers for 8 night so we can get a couple more days at the highest savings tier for the resort deal.
For an apples-to-apples comparison, we will add the dining plan to the resort deal and then use a 90% factor for food for a non-dining plan option.
Lastly, we’ll do it for each resort tier.
This created 54 different pricing scenarios, and rather than bore you with the math, I’ll summarize it based on family.
The Pickett Family with two adults and two teens definitely saw the largest savings with the free dining offer in all of the scenarios. Ranging from $440 for the 4-night Moderate to $1300 for the 8-night Value resort! Deluxe and Value resorts offered the most savings for each length of stay. The 4-night Deluxe scenario had $730 in savings compared to using the resort offer and $580 in savings compared against ala carte dining with a 90% factor. Clearly you can eat for much less than 90% of the cost of the dining plan, so is that $580 enough to really say you are eating at least some for free? If you use the dining plan effectively, have costly alcoholic beverages with each meal, and use your snack credits for the most expensive snacks, then you can definitely come out way ahead. But if you weren’t planning to go to that excess anyway, did you really save? Answering that question is beyond the scope of this post and will be the subject of future posts to be sure. Regardless, it is clear this is a great deal for the Pickett Family.
The Rudolph Family with two adults and two young children saves with the free dining offer in each of the scenarios as well, although the savings are not nearly as stark with the savings ranging from $160 for the 8-night Deluxe resort to $760 for the 8-night Value resort. While that is truly savings, it isn’t as clear of a home run. If you for sure already wanted the dining plan, then it is the right offer. If you would rather eat frugally, then you are probably better off taking the resort savings offer, especially for the scenarios that produced the least amount of savings.
The Trubisky Family with just two adults has much more variation in the results. The scenarios range from taking a $320 loss for the 8-night Deluxe scenario to saving $380 for the 8-night Value scenario. Clearly even at the highest savings, this free dining offer will not make sense unless you know you want the dining plan. Each of the 4-night and 8-night Deluxe scenarios came out as it being less expensive to take the resort savings offer and add-on the dining plan than to take the free dining offer, which isn’t too surprising since there are only two adult dining plans involved. Conversely, each of the 4-night and 8-night Value scenarios show free dining coming out ahead, but again, at a minimal enough level that it isn’t a slam dunk. The Moderate scenario was the most murky of all. For a 4-night stay, its about a $110 savings to go with the free dining offer, but for the 8-night stay, it’s only $85, and with the 90% ala carte scenario actually comes in the least expensive. Again here, the savings are so minimal, if you don’t already want the dining plan, your best bet is to take the resort savings offer.
So, after all of this analysis, where does that leave us? The clearest takeaway is your unique situation needs to be priced out specifically to know. To compound the matter, this post didn’t include all of the current offers and only the Featured Offers that were just announced. To know which offer is right for you, you have to do the leg work, and price each package fully. Of course, the best recommendation is to ask a travel advisor like yours truly or other trusted professional.
