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Save Up To 25% at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels in Early 2018

Save up to 25% on rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Winter

Offer Details

  • Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights from January 1 – April 14, 2018, when they book before January 2, 2018.
  • Guests can also save up to 20% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most Sunday-Thursday nights from January 3 – February 17, 2018, when they book between January 3 – February 3, 2018.

Booking Window:
Save up to 25%: Oct. 3, 2017 – Jan. 2, 2018
Save up to 20%: Jan. 3 – Feb. 3, 2018

Travel Window:
Save up to 25%: Most nights Jan. 1 – April 14, 2018
Save up to 20%: Most Sunday-Thursday nights Jan. 3 – Feb. 17, 2018


Important Details

  • The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
  • Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
  • Additional per adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
  • Advance reservations required.
  • Moderate and Deluxe suites may be available at a lesser discount.

Offer Restrictions

  • 3-bedroom villas
  • Campsites
  • Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms
  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms
  • 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts for booking 10/3/17-1/2/18; lower savings may be available for other Resorts.
  • Additional adult per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts

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Disney Dining Plan… When It Is Worth the Money and When It Isn’t

This is the million-dollar question. Well not literally, but it can save you a bunch of money if you know whether the dining plan is worth it for your family or not. Every Disney World vacation is different, because every family is different, so there are going to be elements that work for some families, but not others. Here we’ll tell you how the Disney Dining Plan can work for you and why it may not be the best choice.

When it’s worth the money

5. If you get free dining

Obviously, the dining plan is worth the money when it doesn’t cost you a penny. Disney sometimes offers codes or specials that allow us to get the free dining plan if we stay a certain amount of nights or buy a certain amount of park tickets during a certain time of year. But realistically, we may not be able to get the dining plan for free for various reasons, so that’s why we came up with the rest of this list.

4. If you want to try different restaurants

Personally, I think it’s easier to decide to go for it and book the dining plan when you know that you are going to be trying a lot of different restaurants. Because only certain restaurants are accepted on the dining plan, you might end up trying a new restaurant you’ve never tried before.

3. If you like to order expensive meals

One of the greatest things about the dining plan is it covers everything, that meaning one un-alcoholic drink, one entrée, and one dessert on all meals. Except breakfast, there’s no dessert there. So with the exclusion of signature restaurants (like California Grill and Cinderella’s Royal Table), you can order anything on the menu. So that $35 steak? No big deal! It’s covered!

2. If your family is big eaters

If your family likes to eat constantly and eat big meals, then you would definitely be getting your money’s worth. If you have your “snack” credit for break fast, a quick service meal for lunch, and a buffet for dinner, you’ll be getting a lot of food for one day!

1. If you want an all-inclusive feeling

One of the main reasons I book the dining plan is because when I arrive at Disney World, I like the feeling of having everything covered. I don’t have to save any extra money for food. If you book a package with resort reservations, tickets, and a dining plan, once you arrive, you don’t need anything but yourself and a smile!

When it’s not worth the money

3. If you want to save money

If you want to do “Disney on a budget”, then choosing the dining plan probably isn’t your best bet. Although, you can get your money’s worth from the dining plan, it certainly doesn’t come cheap.

2. If you like to eat in your resort room

If you are planning on saving some money, then you’ll probably eat in your room a couple times, especially if you are staying somewhere with a full kitchen. Unfortunately, if you do want to save some money and cook in the room, it won’t be necessary to buy the dining plan too.

1. If you don’t usually eat a lot

If you don’t usually eat big meals, then the dining plan might just be a big waste of money. Even if you only get the regular dining plan (which comes with one snack, one quick service meal, and one table service meal) it can still be a lot of food. Especially if you opt for a buffet, those things are filling!

Just like many things at Disney World, the dining plan can be great for some people, but not for others. It all depends on you and your family. You just have to do the research! So what is your stance on the Disney Dining Plan? Take it or leave it?

Free Dining Wait List

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