If you’re used to traveling to Walt Disney World, you know how important it is to plan ahead. As a frequenter of Disney theme parks myself, I think the more educated you are, the better. This includes knowing all the ways to save on a Disney World vacation.
Let’s be real: A trip to Disney World costs more than a pretty penny. Sticker shock can be brutal if you’re not prepared. Luckily, there’s almost always a way to save, including brand-new promotions to help you save on your resort stay. Disney World’s latest deals follow a previously announced benefit for resort guests, making vacationing in 2025 even more financially feasible.
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Save up to $200 per night on a three-night, two-day package at Disney World
Many guests choose to book their Disney World hotel and theme park tickets together as a package. This makes for a simple and convenient one-stop process, especially if you know you want to stay on Disney World property. If you are considering a vacation package for 2025, this first promotion is for you. Known as the “Stay, Play and Save” promotion, guests can save up to $200 per night on a three-night, two-day package at Walt Disney World.
The minimum length of stay required to qualify for this offer is three nights, but you can book a trip of up to 14 nights and still be eligible. The amount of money you receive on your vacation package depends on the resort hotel you choose to stay at, which is roughly broken down by resort level.
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Save up to $200 per night at the following resort hotels for arrivals most nights between February 26 and June 30, 2025:
- Bay Lake Tour at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney BoardWalk Villas
- Contemporary Disney Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- The villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Save up to $120 per night at the following resort hotels for arrivals most nights between February 26 and June 30, 2025:
Save up to $60 per night at the following resort hotels for arrivals most nights between February 26 and June 30, 2025:
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney All-Star Sports Complex
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Save up to 25% on your Disney World stay
There is a separate promotion that can help you reduce the cost of your trip. Guests can save up to 25% on their resort stay most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025. Guests can also save up to 20% on their resort stay most nights from Sunday to Thursday from January 1 to February 20, 2025.
To be eligible, you must stay at least one night and not exceed 14 nights. Like the promotion above, this one is broken down by resort type and your overall savings will depend on which resort you stay at.
The following resorts are eligible for savings of up to 25% on most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025, and up to 20% off most nights from Sunday to Thursday from January 1 as of February 20, 2025:
- Bay Lake Tour at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (Disney Vacation Club)
- Disney All-Star Sports Complex
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney BoardWalk Villas
- Contemporary Disney Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – King Rooms
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverfront
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- The villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The following resorts are eligible for savings of up to 20% on most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025, and up to 15% off most nights from Sunday to Thursday from January 1 as of February 20, 2025:
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
The following resorts are eligible for savings of up to 15% on most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025, and up to 10% off most nights from Sunday to Thursday from January 1 as of February 20, 2025:
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
The following resorts are eligible for savings of up to 10% on most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025, and up to 10% off most nights from Sunday to Thursday from January 1 as of February 20, 2025:
- Club Level Rooms
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms
Disney World Annual Passholders and Florida Residents Can Save Even More
Disney World always has a bone to throw to its Annual Passholders and Florida residents regarding special resort promotions. In addition to the two offers above that are eligible for all guests, Annual Passholders and Florida residents can score even more savings on their stay at a Disney World resort in early 2025.
Eligible dates, length of stay and resort breakdown are similar to the offer above, just with added savings. Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on resort stays most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025, and up to 30% on most nights from Sunday to Thursday from the 1st January to February 20, 2025.
Florida residents can save up to 30% on resort stays most nights from February 23 – April 30, 2025, and up to 25% on most nights Sunday – Thursday from January 1 – February 20, 2025 .
Enjoy Free Admission to Disney World Water Park in 2025
Disney World previously announced a new incentive for guests to stay at its resort hotels in 2025. Starting January 1, guests staying at select Disney World hotels will receive free admission upon arrival and on the day of check-in at one of the Disney water parks: Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon (whichever is operating that day). To be eligible for this offer, your name must appear on the Disney World Resort hotel reservation.
Planning your arrival day at Disney World can be tricky, so this is a huge plus if you need an activity after your plane lands. Between the promotion of water parks and new resort hotel deals, a vacation to Disney World in 2025 might be a more financially feasible vacation plan for your family!
This water park deal isn’t the only perk available to guests staying at a Disney World resort. Guests can also enjoy early theme park entry at each of the parks, easy access to free transportation options to and from the parks, and much more.
There are plenty of ways to cut costs before the trip and while you’re at Disney World, so be sure to follow all the latest news and tips before your next vacation.
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