 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.
Discount Offer #1:
- Travel Dates: January 4 - Januray 19, January 19 - February 12, 2009
Ask about other great rates for travel from Feb. 16 – April 2, 2009.
- Booking Code: OZI
- Book By: January 4, 2009
Availability is limited and certain restrictions apply. Rates available most Sunday through Thursday nights. Rates start as low as $49 per night on selected dates with 2 adults in room at the value resorts. Rates start at $94 per night on selected dates at the moderates.
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- Nightly rates are for a 2-Bedroom Villa
- 20% off Resort's Food and Beverage outlet (excludes alcohol)
- 10% off Resort's general store (excluding alcohol products)
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Buying an Annual Pass can be your ticket to a room discount, but consider this carefully. These passes are not inexpensive.
- Travel from 9/28/08 - 12/23/08
Booking Code: PWE
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
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- Travel from September 28 thru December 23, 2008
- Booking Code: UDX
All discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply.
Proof of Florida Residency is required. Get a No Obligation Quote
- Military Discounts and Special Offers
- 40% off Military Room only- Travel from January 4 thru December 23, 2009.
Blackout dates may apply. Must be booked by December 18, 2009.
Booking codes: MYV- Room Only, EAN Quick service dining, FNB Basic Dining
- Offer good for Active, Retired, Reservists with Military ID.
- Tickets may not be added to this offer. Military tickets are available at the ticket windows at the entrance to the theme parks, and wherever military tickets are available.
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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