2020 is officially here, and Walt Disney World kicked this year off with a bang, announcing a new deal a few days ago that allows Florida Residents to get special discounted tickets to visit Walt Disney World for three or four days from now through June 27, 2020 for under $50 a day. And though this was a pretty blockbuster deal for Disney to offer at the beginning of the year, a slew of new deals for the new year have just been announced.
If you are thinking about going to a Disney park in the near future (and especially if you are staying on property, an annual passholder or Florida Resident), here are some easy ways you can save some money that you should definitely know about!
1. Free Dining returns for 2020 (but you’ll have to act fast!)
Walt Disney World is ringing in the New Year by bringing back the popular free dining deal that allows guests staying at a Value or Moderate Resort will be able to get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, and guests who stay at Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels to get a free Standard Disney Dining Plan. This popular deal can now be booked for guests arriving at the resort during the following date windows.
- June 27-28, 2020
- July 5-7, 2020
- August 29-September 8, 2020
Though these dates might seem far off, guests who want to take advantage of this offer will need to book quickly as this deal is available for booking now through January 16, 2020.
As has been the case in the past, this deal is only available for guests who purchase a non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room for at least 5 nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option.
2. Early 2020 room-only discount now available
Disney has a new fall and holiday offer available for room only stays at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels that allow guests to save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels in early 2020.The offer is valid for stays most nights from January 2nd, 2020 through April 25th, 2020 when you book by March 7th, 2020.
3. Free Disney gift card available with packages
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Guests who upgrade their hotel stay at Walt Disney World to a vacation package with tickets can receive a $30 USD Disney Gift Card per person (ages 3 and up). This deal is only valid for packages that include a 6-day or longer stay that includes theme park tickets with the park hopper option, and can not be combined with other offers.
4. Annual passholder room discount now available
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In addition, annual passholders can get room-only discounts January 1 through April 25, 2020 when booked by April 25th, 2020. Pricing and savings will vary by resort type and date, but there is no minimum stay with this offer. Here’s the discount breakdown:
- Up to 35% off most Deluxe resort rooms and Deluxe Villa resort rooms
- Up to 30% off most Moderate resort rooms
- Up to 25% off most Value resort rooms
5. Florida resident room-only discounts also available
Finally, Florida residents can also get room-only discounts January 1 through April 25, 2020 when booked by April 25th, 2020. Pricing and savings will vary by resort type and date, but there is no minimum stay with this offer, and it can be combined with the ticket deal announced earlier this week for maximum savings. Here’s the discount breakdown:
- Up to 30% off most Deluxe resort rooms and Deluxe Villa resort rooms
- Up to 25% off most Moderate resort rooms
- Up to 20% off most Value resort rooms
With massive discounts on tickets, hotel stays and freebies now available, it looks like early 2020 might just be one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World!