Looking to save some money on your next Disney World vacation? We have all the current Disney World promotions and special offers, plus historical Disney World discount information and tips on how to apply a discount to your current reservation.
Current Disney World Promotions, Special Offers, and Discounts
These are the discounts, promotions, and special offers that are currently available at Walt Disney World. Each type of promo has special requirements, which are listed below.
For example, Annual Passholders can only take advantage of Annual Passholder promos, Florida residents can only use Florida Resident offers, and so on.
Keep in mind that for discounts that include a room reservation, the number of discounts available for each offer is limited. And for discounts that require you book a package, everyone in the same room must be on the same package and advance reservations are required.
Finally, discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
NEW OFFER! Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off (March 3, 2024 – June 30, 2024)
- Who can use this discount? The Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off promo is available for use by anyone traveling with guests 3-9 years old. Children’s theme park tickets and dining plans are half off with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day package for you and your children that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel, theme park tickets and a dining plan.
This offer is valid for arrivals most nights:
- March 3, 2024 through March 24, 2024
- April 7, 2024 through June 30, 2024
Important: Tickets and add-on options expire December 22, 2023.
Important details about Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off
- Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package.
- The number of packages allocated for this offer is limited.
- Everyone in the same room must be on the same package.
- Child must stay in room with adult.
- Advance package reservations are required.
- Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. Visit disneyworld.com/usage for more details.
- Table-Service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Learn when advance dining reservations can be made.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 2-bedroom suites, 2-bedroom villas, 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
- Dining plan excludes gratuities.
- Children ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.
- Dining plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up).
- Starting with visits on January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required. Learn more about theme park reservations.
Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket (October 2023 – December 2023)
- Who can use this discount? The Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket is reserved for Florida residents. Proof of Florida residency is required. These tickets are valid for admission to one theme park per day (theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability). All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events separately priced or not open to the general public.
Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket
- 4-Day Ticket: $235 plus tax ($59 per day, plus tax)
- 3-Day Ticket: $215 plus tax ($72 per day, plus tax)
- 2-Day Ticket: $195 plus tax ($98 per day, plus tax)
For an additional price, you can also add on the following:
- Park Hopper Option: $40 more per ticket, plus tax
- Water Park and Sports Option: $35 more per ticket, plus tax
Park Hopper Plus Option: $55 more per ticket, plus tax
This offer is valid:
- Monday to Friday only, from October 2 to December 22, 2023
Important: Tickets and add-on options expire December 22, 2023.
Important details about the Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Ticket
- All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events that are separately priced or not open to the general public.
- For Florida resident tickets, all adults will need to show proof of Florida residency.
- Both a theme park reservation and valid theme park ticket for the same park on the same date are required for each person in your party ages 3 and up. Theme park reservations are limited and are subject to availability.
- 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.
Important Details About Water Parks
- Typhoon Lagoon is currently open. Blizzard Beach is closed at this time. Select ticket add-on options are valid for entry to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach (whichever one is open).
- A theme park reservation is not currently required to visit a water park; however, theme park reservation requirements are subject to change.
- Water parks are subject to extended rehabilitation, seasonal, capacity and weather closures or may close for other reasons. On certain dates a water park may only be open for special events or to limited groups.
Important Details About Add-On Options
- The Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus options allow guest to visit more than one park per day.
- Guests must make a theme park reservation for the first park they plan to visit.
- After entering that first park, guests will be able to visit the next park starting at 2 p.m. until each park’s regularly scheduled closure. The ability to visit a park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations.
- At this time, a theme park reservation is not required after the first park; however, theme park reservation requirements are subject to change.
- The Park Hopper Plus and Water Park and Sports Options allow guests to visit a water park, golf course or miniature golf course on each day of their ticket.
- Tee times are required for Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course and are subject to availability.
- FootGolf is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday after 2:30 p.m., subject to availability.
- Miniature golf is valid for one round. Round must start prior to 4:00 p.m.
- Only one miniature golf visit per guest per day.
- ESPN Wide World of Sports admission is valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge; there are no events on certain days; days and hours of operation of concessions, venues and attractions vary.
Disney Dining Promo Card
(Fall 2023 – Early 2024)
- Who can use this discount? The Disney Dining Promo Card is available for use by anyone. This promo provides a gift card to be used for dining. The initial balance based on the check-in date, the resort category, and the number of nights (per reservation, not per guest).
Current Disney Dining Promo Card Promo Information:
You can get up to a $1,000 Disney Dining Promo Card when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that includes:
- A room at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort
- Theme park ticket(s)
Or, you can choose from other accommodations that are also eligible for this offer except campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Club Level Rooms & Suites at Disney Deluxe Resort hotels.
Free Dining Promo Card dates
This offer is valid for arrivals on:
- Most nights October 27 to November 1, 2023
- Most nights November 25 to November 29, 2023
- Most nights December 9 to December 25, 2023
- Most Sunday to Tuesday nights January 9 to March 5, 2024
Important: The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is not valid after March 21, 2024.
Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass
(September 27, 2023-May 24, 2024)
- Who can use this discount? The Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass is available for use by anyone.
Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass
- Price: $79 per adult and $73 per child (ages 3 to 9), plus tax
The pass is valid:
- Valid for admission to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park OR Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, whichever is open. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is currently open. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed at this time.
- Through May 24, 2024
Disney Visa Cardmember Discounts and Promotions
(January 2024 – March 2024)
- Who can use this discount? Those with a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.
Disney Visa Cardmember Resort Discount for Early 2024
- Save up to 35%
- on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9, 2024 through February 22, 2024; and most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024
- Save up to 20%
- on stays most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12, 2024 through February 24, 2024
- Cardmember-exclusive savings on select nights at:
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Family Suites (save up to 30%)
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (save up to 35%)
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (save up to 35%)
Important details for Disney Visa Cardmember discounts
- Must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit.
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
- Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
- Length of stay requirements may apply.
- Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in the room.
- 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.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom 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, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Valid admission is required to enjoy theme parks and is not included in this offer. Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.
Florida Resident Discount
(Fall 2023 – Holidays 2023)
- Who can use this discount? Florida resident discounts can only be used by guests with proof of Florida residency.
Florida Resident Holiday Resort Discount for 2023
- Save up to 30%
- Save up to 30% on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2 to November 18, 2023, and most nights from November 19 to December 9, 2023
- Save up to 35%
- Save up to 35% on stays most nights December 10 to December 25, 2023
Important details for the Florida Resident Discount
- 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.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Proof of Florida residency required at check-in.
- Valid admission and a theme park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and are not included in this offer.
- Valid admission for special ticketed events is not included in this offer.
NEW OFFER! Florida Resident Discount
(January 2024 – March 2024)
- Who can use this discount? Florida resident discounts can only be used by guests with proof of Florida residency.
Florida Resident Resort Discount for Early 2024
- Save up to 30%
- On stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 1, 2024 through February 22, 2024; and most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024.
- Save up to 20%
- On stays most Friday and Saturday nights January 5, 2024 through February 24, 2024.
Important details for the Florida Resident Discount
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
- Savings based on the non-discounted price a non-Florida resident pays for the same room.
- Length of stay requirements may apply.
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- Advance reservations required.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom 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, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Valid admission is required to enjoy theme parks and is not included in this offer. In addition to valid admission, theme park reservations are required to enter a park through January 8, 2024. Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.
General Public Discount
(Fall 2023 – Holidays 2023)
- Who can use this discount? These discounts are for anyone and are typically released for a season, like for the holidays, summer, spring, winter, fall, etc.). The most common kind of General Public special offers are promotions that offer a percentage off of a room-only reservation and/or the resort room rate component of a vacation package.
General Public Holiday Resort Discount for 2023
- Save up to 25% on stays
- Enjoy incredible savings of up to 25% on stays at select Disney Resort Hotels from October 2 to November 18, 2023, and most nights from November 19 to December 9, 2023.
- Save up to 30% on stays
- If you’re planning a getaway during the festive season, here’s a special treat for you. Save up to 30% on stays at select Disney Resort Hotels from December 10 to December 25, 2023.
Important Details for the General Public Discount
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, so don’t wait too long to make your reservations. Secure your spot in the magic today!
- Savings are based on the non-discounted price for the same room, ensuring you get the best value for your money.
- Keep in mind that there may be length of stay requirements, so be sure to check the specifics when making your booking.
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts, as well as Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- Advance reservations are required to take advantage of these exclusive discounts.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, ensuring you get the best possible deal.
- Please note that certain room types are excluded from this offer, including 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Valid admission and a theme park reservation are required to enjoy the theme parks and are not included in this offer.
- Remember, theme park reservations are required for stays through January 8.
General Public Discount
(January 2024 – March 2024)
- Who can use this discount? These discounts are for anyone and are typically released for a season, like for the holidays, summer, spring, winter, fall, etc.). The most common kind of General Public special offers are promotions that offer a percentage off of a room-only reservation and/or the resort room rate component of a vacation package.
General Public Resort Discount for Early 2024
- Save up to 25% on stays
- For most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 9, 2024 through February 22, 2024—when you book by December 15, 2023.
- Save up to 30% on stays
- For most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024—when you book by December 15, 2023.
Important Details for the General Public Discount
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts, as well as Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- Advance reservations are required to take advantage of these exclusive discounts.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, ensuring you get the best possible deal.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom 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, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Valid admission is required to enjoy theme parks and is not included in this offer. Starting with visits on January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.
Annual Passholder Discounts and Promotions
(Fall 2023 – Holidays 2023)
- Who can use this discount? Guests with a Disney Annual Pass.
Annual Passholder Holiday Resort Discount for 2023
Annual Passholder discounts are typically some of the best. Here’s what you can save this fall:
- Save up to 35% (Sunday through Thursday Nights)
- From October 2 to November 18, 2023, Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights
- Save up to 35%
- From October 2 to November 18, Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on most nights
- Save up to 40%
- From December 10 to December 25, 2023, Annual Passholders can save up to an incredible 40% on most nights
Important details for the Annual Passholder discounts
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
- Savings based on the non-discounted price a non-Passholder pays 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.
- Advance reservations required.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Valid admission and a theme park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and are not included in this offer.
- Valid admission for special ticketed events is not included in this offer.
Annual Passholder Discounts and Promotions
(January 2024 – March 2024)
- Who can use this discount? Guests with a Disney Annual Pass.
Annual Passholder Early 2024 Offer
- Save up to 35% (most Sunday through Thursday nights)
- From January 1, 2024 through February 22, 2024; and most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024
- Save up to 20% (most Friday and Saturday nights)
- From January 5, 2024 through February 24, 2024
Important details for the Annual Passholder discounts
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
- Savings based on the non-discounted price a non-Passholder pays 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.
- Advance reservations required.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom 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, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Passholder must present a valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass at check-in.
- Valid admission and a park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events, and are not included in this offer. Passholders may visit a park after 2:00 PM without a theme park reservation—except when visiting Magic Kingdom park on Saturdays and Sundays. Pass blockout dates apply.
Disney+ Subscribers
(Fall 2023 – Holidays 2023)
- Who can use this discount? Guests with a current Disney+ subscription. You will be asked to verify your subscription.
Disney+ Subscribers Holiday Offer for 2023
If you’re a Disney+ subscriber who wants to save some money this holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort, this discount is for you!
- Save up to 35% on stays
- Disney+ subscribers can save up to 35 percent on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays on select nights, October 22 through November 2, 2023 and November 26 through December 25, 2023
You must be a Disney+ subscriber to take advantage of this offer. Proof of Disney+ subscription is required and the Disney+ subscriber with an active subscription must stay in the room
Important Details for the Disney+ Subscribers Discount
- Proof of a valid Disney+ subscription is required. Residents of the United States must be at least 18 years old to subscribe to Disney+, while Canadian residents must be 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. Please note that this offer is void where prohibited by law.
- The Disney+ subscriber must be staying in the room to avail of the offer.
- To take advantage of this exclusive offer, bookings must be made online.
- Please be aware that additional charges may apply for each adult beyond two per room at Disney Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts, as well as Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
- Advanced reservations are required to secure your magical experience.
- The following room types are excluded from this offer: 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
- Enjoying the theme parks and special events requires valid admission and a park reservation, which are not included in this offer.
- Admission for special ticketed events is also not included in this offer.
U.S. Military Members
(2023 Specially Priced Resort Stays and Theme Park Tickets)
- Who can use this discount? For active or retired U.S. military personnel, including active or retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Military Service Member spouses (if they are able to present valid and active U.S. Military IDs in the absence of active or retired Military Personnel or Commissioned Corps Members). The best place to find more information as to what is available is at MilitaryDisneyTips.com
NEW OFFER! U.S. Military Members
(2024 Specially Priced Resort Stays and Theme Park Tickets)
- Who can use this discount? For active or retired U.S. military personnel, including active or retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Military Service Member spouses (if they are able to present valid and active U.S. Military IDs in the absence of active or retired Military Personnel or Commissioned Corps Members). The best place to find more information as to what is available is at MilitaryDisneyTips.com
Bounceback offers
(Currently Available)
- Who can use this discount? A Bounceback Offer can provide significant discounts on future trips. This discount is for current Walt Disney World Resort guests (can book up to 7 days from checkout date). You can only book by phone (dial x8844 if in your room, or 407-934-7639 from anywhere else).
Other important things to know about Bounceback Offers:
- Every adult on reservation can book their own Bounceback
- Only a deposit is required at the time of booking
- For more info read our guide to Disney Bounceback Offers
Select resorts
(No Current Offers)
- Who can use this discount? In the past, we’ve seen newly opened resorts like Riviera and other resorts like Fort Wilderness get their own discounts; however, there are no current Select Resorts discounts right now.
Residents of select states
(No Current Offers)
- Who can use this discount? Disney sometimes offers discounts to guests visiting from select states; however, there are no current Select State promotions right now.
Future Disney World promotions and special offers
Curious to see what future discounts Disney might release? You can check out our list of historical discounts. While not perfect, it will give you an idea of when you might expect to see discounts released for your travel dates.
Popular promotions that are no longer available
The following promotions were offered (and were also extremely popular) in the past, but have yet to return as available options. We will let you know if or when they do.
Free Dining (last offered in 2020)
Free Dining is probably the most well-known promotion that Disney offers; however, the availability of Free Dining dates dwindled the last couple of years it was offered and made it more difficult to book.
Free Dining provided exactly what its name implied: the Disney Dining Plan for free.
Which plan you received was usually dependent upon which resort category you book, with Value and Moderate resorts receiving the Quick Service plan and Deluxe resorts receiving the Regular Dining Plan.
Instead of Free Dining, Disney has been offering Dining Card Promos which provide guests with a gift card to use at restaurants across the Walt Disney World Resort.
Play Stay Dine (last offered in 2019)
Unlike Free Dining (which only discounts the Dining Plan portion of your package) or a general percentage off discount (which only discounts the resort room potion of your stay, whether it is a room-only reservation or a vacation package), Play Stay Dine provided a discount on all 3 components of your trip.
The total percentage off for each component wasn’t known, but most people found this discount didn’t usually save as much money as Free Dining; however, it can provide a nice savings if you were already planning on purchasing the Disney Dining Plan.
Types of Disney World discounts and promotions
Confused over what everything means? Here’s some terminology that might help:
- Rack rate – the standard room rate without any discount added
- Room-only reservation – a reservation that is only for your room and includes no tickets or Disney Dining Plan
- Vacation Package – a reservation that includes a room plus tickets OR a room plus tickets and the Disney Dining Plan
- Ticketless Package – a reservation that includes a resort room and the Disney Dining Plan and no tickets. This type of reservation can only be booked by a travel agent or by phone.
Note: Room-only reservations and vacation packages have different deposit and cancellation polices, so be sure to check those out before you book.
Learn the basics about Disney World promotions and special offers
Some general things to know about Disney World discounts:
- Disney’s “rack rates” (their standard room rates) are released during the summer for the following year and, unlike most hotels, don’t change in price because of occupancy rates once they are published. The prices won’t go up from the day they are published but they also won’t go down – unless a discount is released.
- Discounts aren’t automatically added. Whether you are booking a new trip or you already have a vacation planned, make sure available discounts get applied. Disney isn’t going to automatically add it for you.
- In general, vacation packages (which include a room, tickets, and an optional Disney Dining Plan) don’t save you money but they are convenient. Disney bundles the popular components together to make it easier on you, not to save you some cash.
- Where to find current discounts. Current Disney World offers can be found at a link for special offers.
- You can only use 1 discount at a time. For example, if you get Free Dining, you can’t also get a discount on your hotel room.
- You can book your trip before discounts come out. If a discount is released after your trip is booked, the discount can be applied to your existing reservation. However, for every promotion there are only a certain number of available rooms and room types at each eligible resort that can be booked at the discounted price. Once they have reached that number of bookings, that’s it. That’s why it is important that you either modify your reservation online (preferred method) or call as soon as possible after a discount is released.
- Many discounts are released before the phone lines open. However, most reservations can be modified online as soon as the discount is released, so those that choose to do that get a jump on those that wait to call.
- There are blackout dates. For instance, if a fall promotion is announced, Thanksgiving week will often be blacked out. This is true for all major U.S. holidays.
- Deluxe Resorts receive the biggest discounts. When a promotion is announced, such as 10-25% off rooms, the lower percentage (10%) usually applies to Value Resorts while the larger percentage (25%) usually applies to Deluxe Resorts.
How to get a discount on your Disney World trip
How to find Special Offers and Promotions when initially booking your trip
If you aren’t sure what discounts are offered, the easiest way to see what is currently available is to visit the official Disney World website.
You can go right to the Special Offers page itself, which is located under the “Places to Stay” tab at the top of the main home page.
You can also scroll all the way down to the bottom of the main Disney World page to click on the link to “Special Offers” under “Places to Stay.”
If several are offered during your trip make sure you check different scenarios to see what saves you the most money.
How to get a Disney World special offer (a step-by-step guide)
Go to the “Places to Stay” category at the top of the main page on the Disney World website and select “View Special Offers.”
You can view all of the current available special offers, deals, and discounts.
To view the offer you want, simply click on it.
Depending on the offer, you may be asked to login to view details. Only those eligible will be able to view specific discounts, like Annual Passholders, Florida residents, or Disney+ subscribers.
After selecting an offer, you can get more details. If you’re interested in using the promo, you’ll have to “check availability” first due to many offers having limited availability.
Next, you can select your check in and check out dates, number of guests, and even pick a specific resort before finding a room.
If the discount is available at a resort, you’ll see the discount price posted next to the standard rate.
Most discounts have limited availability. If the promo is no longer available, not offered at a certain resort, not eligibile with a specific room type, or not available during your date range, you’ll be prompted to check availability for other offers elsewhere.
After selecting a resort with the available discount, you’ll be directed to that specific resort page and see all of the discounts available for your selected dates.
Once you find a room and offer you want, click “select” to book.
You’ll then be direct to select the number of days you want for tickets and choose any add-on options, like the Park Hopper.
After saving these options, you’ll be able to view everything you’ve selected, including confirming if the discount has been applied. You can also add on Memory Maker and Ground Transportation (Alamo car rental) here.
How to modify an existing reservation to add a discount or special offer
If a promotion you would like to use is released after you have booked a trip, you will need to modify your existing reservation to apply it. There are 2 ways to modify an existing reservation:
- online (preferred method)
- by calling Disney at (407) 939-1936
Modifying a reservation online is easy and far quicker than calling, so whenever possible, we recommend you use this method.
To modify, first you’ll need to log into your My Disney Experience account and navigate to the “My Plans” section.
You may have to sign into your Disney account.
Once there, select “Change Reservation.”
If a travel agent or someone else in your party made the reservation, you’ll have to contact them to make changes.
After the page opens you should be able to see all the different aspects of your reservation that you can modify, including a section called “Vacation Offers.” Select “Change” in that section to modify your reservation to include available promotions.
How travel agents can help
If the thought of trying to snag discounts as soon as they come out is overwhelming, you might want to consider using a travel agent.
Small World Vacations travel agents are always on top of the latest discounts and will work to secure you the best deal for your money.
Historical Promotions and Special Offers Spreadsheet
We have a spreadsheet that details all the historical discounts that have been offered for the past few years.
This spreadsheet will tell you exactly what discounts were offered when and while things aren’t exactly the same from year-to-year, knowing when discounts for your travel dates have been historically released in the past can help you plan.
Because this spreadsheet is large, we recommend you open in it a new tab so that you can see all the columns.
Doing that will allow you to filter by your exact travel dates or discount type.
Tips for getting a Disney World promotion or special offer
Some tips to better your odds of having a discount during your trip:
- Use a good Disney travel agent. It costs you nothing to use a travel agent, so if you’d like to take the guesswork out of planning your next trip request a quote and let someone experienced help you start the process.
- Get a Disney Visa. People with Disney Visa cards are sometimes able to book some of the promotions a few days before everybody else as well as be eligible for exclusive promotions or dates.
- Sign up for the newsletter. When discounts are announced, we email people on the newsletter list.
- Book dates when discounts are available. Using the spreadsheet above, you should be able to see when discounts are available. To maximize your chances book your vacation for dates/times of the year that typically see discounts.
- Avoid staying at excluded resorts. Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms, Fort Wilderness campsites, 3-bedroom Villas, and new resorts are often excluded from promotions, so you would want to stay elsewhere to qualify for a discount. If you already have a reservation booked at a resort and a promotion is released that excludes that resort, you can change resorts to get the discount.
- Stay flexible. Sometimes moving resorts or even room categories will open up more options for discounts so the more flexible you are the more likely you’ll be to snag a discount.
Disney World Promotions, Discounts, and Special Offers FAQs
How can I find out about current special offers and promotions at Disney World?
The best way to find out about current offers is to either contact your travel agent OR visit the official Disney World website and navigate to their “Special Offers” page.
Can I combine multiple discounts or promotions?
Typically, discounts and promotions cannot be combined. You’ll usually have to choose the one that provides the best value for you.
What about discounts for international visitors?
Disney World occasionally offers special promotions aimed at visitors from specific countries. It’s best to check the website or contact customer service for information tailored to your location.
Are there last-minute deals available?
While Disney doesn’t typically offer last-minute deals, you can sometimes find Disney rooms discounted on websites like Priceline.com.
Are there any other ways to save money on a Disney World vacation?
One of our most favorite way to save big on your resort stay is to rent Disney Vacation Club points. Just make sure you understand all the ins and outs because you generally have less flexibility if you need to cancel using this method. We cover all of that in our guide on How to rent Disney DVC Points.
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Questions or comments about how Disney World discounts work or which ones are available? Ask away in the comments.
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Erin
Saturday 8th of February 2020
Can a room-only discount be applied to a ticketless package? We are staying at Caribbean beach with room/dining pkg but we have our tickets purchased from an outside vendor.
Jennifer
Friday 19th of July 2019
What time of the day are these discounts usually opened online?
Chavone
Thursday 2nd of May 2019
I have a question... If we already have a reservation booked . They release a discounted rate and we also already have made ADR’s and Fastass+ will we be able to keep those reservations?
Lisa
Saturday 5th of January 2019
Your section, "HOW TO MODIFY AN EXISTING RESERVATION TO ADD A DISCOUNT" on this page was extremely helpful. I thought I was going to have to call and talk to a person in order to apply a room discount to a package I have already booked. Your instructions for how to do it online and the screenshots were just what I needed. I applied the discount to the package I booked, then I walked a family member through the steps so he could apply a discount to a package he booked. Thanks!
Melissa
Sunday 26th of August 2018
My fiance and l were gifted a 7-night stay at our friends' timeshare at the Sheraton Vistana near WDW. We are Disneymooning there April 29-May 6 of 2019. I see that many of the best discounts are for those staying in Disney property, but is there anything for someone who's not? Also, I LOVE your pages on Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook and the blog more than any other online Disney expert!