Looking for the best discounts for Walt Disney World? This post offers money-saving details & dates on special offers for the general public, Disney+ subscribers, Annual Passholders, Visa cardholders, and Florida residents. It covers deals on resorts, theme park tickets, dining & more.
Walt Disney World just released a half-dozen different discounts for 2026. Some of these are incredibly aggressive and unprecedented, whereas others are par for the course this time of year. This is the year’s big release of discounts, spanning travel dates from now through Fall 2026. However, it is far from the last release, with more last-minute deals expected for summer (albeit narrower and with less availability), as well as a full slate for Fall 2026 and beyond.
If anything, there should be great discounts on the horizon throughout 2026. ‘Revenge travel’ is finished, Universal’s Epic Universe is open, and Walt Disney World has no new rides or lands opening until Late 2027. For the next ~2 years, Walt Disney World will need to incentivize tourists to return with better deals! You can subscribe to our free email newsletter for instant alerts when new discounts are released.
We’ve consistently notified newsletter subscribers on the days that deals go live early in the morning, which is often a significant head start before Disney makes an official announcement. That can make a huge difference when booking–you’ll have better availability and won’t have to wait in a virtual queue or for hours on hold.
Anyway, we’ll give you a heads up ASAP once deals are released along with objective analysis about the quality of each discount based on historical precedent and comparisons to other special offers that are currently available. So if you want to know which is better for your family, we’ll walk you through that.
There have been better Walt Disney World discounts throughout the last year-plus than there have been at any point in the previous 4 years, and we’re increasingly seeing Walt Disney World pull from the “2019 playbook” for special offers. There were some truly scorching savings for summer (with the lowest prices since 2018!), and we expect a repeat of that from May through September 2026.
Regardless, there should be more unique and unprecedented discounts throughout the next year, as Walt Disney World will need to find ways to compete (indirectly) with Universal’s Epic Universe if they actually intend upon benefiting from that rising tide.
They will want to not only capture some of the visitors coming to Central Florida, but convince them to stay on-site at Walt Disney World instead of Universal Orlando. That’s going to be a tough sell, and will require good deals.
If you’re thinking about booking one of the many discounts that’s currently available for Walt Disney World, we cannot overemphasize the importance of pricing out multiple options. Don’t just look at the marketing and assume one special offer is best for you based upon its headline savings.
This has always been the case with Disney discounts, but it’s even truer than normal right now–and even with apples to apples comparisons. For example, we’ve found instances of “up to 30% off” room rates actually resulting in lower savings than “up to 25% off” room rates.
If you want to help determining what discounts are available for your travel dates and which resort will work best for your family, we recommend requesting a quote from Be Our Guest Vacations, a no-fee Authorized Disney Vacation Planner (they’re paid by Walt Disney World–so free to you!).
Their travel agents will do the math for you, booking your vacation with the best-available special offer, and monitoring your package for future discounts that can be applied retroactively. Beyond that, they help take the stress out of planning and will assist with itineraries, dining reservations, and much more.
With that out of the way, here’s a rundown of what is available for the Annual Passholders, Floridians, active or retired US military personnel, Disney+ subscribers, and everyone else. We’ll start with a look at the newest deals, with ticket deals followed by resort savings for the general public, and then Florida resident and Annual Passholder rates:
Current 2026 WDW General Public Deals
Save Up to $250 Per Night at Disney World in Winter to Summer 2026 – This spring, save up to $250 per night on a 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, for stays most nights from February 22 to July 25, 2026. Other savings are available for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 4 to February 19, 2026.
Note that this nightly discount is a sliding scale, with the lowest savings (but also lowest prices) at Value Resorts and highest at Deluxe Resorts. Our post offers analysis and recommendations about where to stay, and which travel dates offer the biggest bang for buck.
Save Up to 25% Off Walt Disney World Resorts from January to Spring Break 2026 – If you’re looking for more straightforward savings, this is the general public room-only discount. Here are discounted rates:
- Save up to 25% on rooms for stays most nights from February 22 to April 30, 2026
- Save up to 20% on rooms for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 4 to February 19, 2026
This is also a sliding scale for resort tier, and we likewise cover best dates, lowest-priced resorts, and more in our analysis.
‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ Disney World Resort & Ticket Deal for Summer 2026 – Get 2 free nights and theme park days added when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels.
- Valid for arrivals most nights from May 26 to September 15, 2026.
- Book by February 15, 2026.
The ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ Deal is not a percentage-off discount, but it’s basically 33% off a 6-night hotel stay. Unlike the $250 off, it does scale up or down depending on dates and prices. Unlike both that and general public room-only rates, the savings are not tiered, meaning Value Resorts and Deluxe Resorts both max out at 33% off, as opposed to Values and Moderates having lower savings charts. Savings decrease as you increase length of stay beyond 6-nights; that is the optimal way to use this deal.
Get 2 Free Days on Summer 2026 Disney World Tickets – The above ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ deal is available on room and ticket packages, or just tickets. However, it does not offer a 33% off discount on admission. It is much smaller, even on the high end.
That’s because of the tried and true mantra “the longer you stay and play, the less you pay per day.” Which is to say that the incremental (per day) cost on park tickets for days 5, 6, etc. is lower than the cost for days 2, 3, and 4. We fully expect better deals to come on summer tickets, but this is a decent discount for now.
“Stay Longer & Save More” Up to 30% Off Room-Only Discount – Save on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels this summer—for stays most nights from May 1 to October 4, 2026.
- Save up to 30% for stays of 5 or more consecutive nights
- Save up to 25% for stays of 1 to 4 consecutive nights
Full analysis in the post, but this is the best option for anyone staying under 6 nights. It’s also a better deal for guests booking resorts at the highest percentage tiers for longer stays since it remains at 30% off, whereas the ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ Deal quickly drops below that number with a 7+ night stay.
Targeted WDW Discounts
3-Day, 3-Parks Magic Walt Disney World Ticket Deal for Winter & Spring 2026 – Get a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $109 per day for visits through May 22, 2026. This ticket is for 1-day admission to EPCOT, 1-day admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 1-day admission Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and zero (0) days admission to Magic Kingdom. Limit one theme park per day—for a total of 3 admissions, on 3 separate days.
This ticket offers huge savings, but with the major drawback of not being able to visit Magic Kingdom. That’s going to be a non-starter for many guests, as Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney World’s most popular park. However, the above post explains ways to work around this limitation and still save money (and have a better experience!) with the 3-Day, 3-Parks ticket.
Discount Rooms Starting at $99 Per Night for Disney Visa Cardholders – Use your Disney Visa Card to book a room with these special Cardmember rates at select Walt Disney World Resorts Collection hotels—valid for 2-night or longer stays (must be consecutive nights) most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 4 to February 10, 2026. Rates start at $99 per night. This is a fantastic deal, but it’s only available at select resorts and for weeknights.
Up to 40% Off Room Deal for Annual Passholders & Floridians in Summer 2026 – Annual Passholders can save with this special offer, valid on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, most nights from May 1 to July 29, 2026.
- Save up to 40% for stays of 4 or more consecutive nights
- Save up to 35% for stays of 1 to 3 consecutive nights
Resort tiers are the same as the above general public deal, meaning this is a sliding scale with the best savings (by and large) at Deluxe Resorts, followed by Moderates, then Values. The Florida resident deal is likewise largely the same, except it maxes out at 35% off.
Up to 35% Off Disney World FL & AP Resort Discounts for Winter & Spring 2026 – Annual Passholders and Floridians can save of up to 35% off most dates from January through April 30, 2026.
3-Day or 4-Day Discover Disney Ticket – This special ticket just for Florida residents offers admission to all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. It’s available in two versions:
- 4-Day Ticket – $64 per day, plus tax (total: $255 plus tax)
- 3-Day Ticket– $79 per day, plus tax (total: $235 plus tax)
The Discover Disney Ticket is valid for use from January 12 to May 16, 2026, with an advance park reservation.
These tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive days, and you can visit the same theme park more than once. Meaning you could enjoy 2 days at Magic Kingdom—then visit EPCOT on 2 separate days. This is the best ticket deal, especially at the 4-day duration, which is only $20 more than 3-days.
2-Park Disney World Explorer Ticket – Florida residents can purchase a special 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket to EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only—for just $190 plus tax (that’s $95 per day, plus tax). NOT valid for admission to Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
This special 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket is valid for use from January 12 to April 18, 2026, with an advance park reservation. This ticket can be used on nonconsecutive days, meaning you could theoretically use it during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts and then the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Tickets and add-on options expire April 18, 2026. This is not a very good deal given the compromises required.
Other WDW Deals
Money-Saving Tips for Buying Walt Disney World Tickets – This covers the best ways to save money on tickets, from the current promotions to other hacks to cut costs. Since not everyone is eligible for targeted deals, and others won’t want to book special offers, this should be helpful in saving money in the absence of promos.
Renting DVC Points for Rooms at Walt Disney World – This allows you to rent use of Disney Vacation Club accommodations from a member or business. DVC rental is safe, easy, and cheaper than standard hotel reservations. It’s also a great way to “test drive” the accommodations before buying a DVC membership.
2026 Bounceback Deal Dates for Disney World – Bounceback discounts (also known as “Future Stay Offers”) are back! Bounce-back discounts are only available to travelers who are currently staying at one of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels to book during the duration of their trip.
Hotwire & Priceline Express Deals for Walt Disney World – These are opaque deals, meaning you can’t see the name of the hotel prior to booking, but it’s very easy to “reverse engineer” the hotel with clues provided in the listing plus good ole fashioned internet sleuthing. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen these blind booking deals since last fall…but are hoping they return soon!
PIN Code Discount at Walt Disney World – Unfortunately, this is not a discount you can choose to book–Walt Disney World needs to choose you, sending out targeted emails to those who meet their criteria. But as we discuss in this ‘how-to’ post, you can increase your odds of receiving a coveted PIN code by doing certain things on DisneyWorld.com or signing up for emails from the Walt Disney Company family of brands.
2026 Free Dining Deal at Disney World for UK – The first Free Dining discount to be released for 2026, this offers UK and Ireland residents the ability to receive a Free Disney Dining Plan with their vacation package; available for most arrival dates between January 7, 2026 and December 19, 2026.
Discounts for Swan & Dolphin at Disney World – Many Walt Disney World fans dismiss these three third party hotels out of hand, but the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve are located on-site and within walking or boat distance of both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also are eligible for Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours.
Aside from the Disney details and themes, these hotels offer better benefits and a superior location to most Value and Moderate Resorts. With prices starting at under $200 per night after discount, they are well worth considering.
2026 U.S. Military Salute Ticket & Room Discount at Walt Disney World – US military personnel can purchase promotional Walt Disney World theme park tickets at deeply discounted prices. Choose 4-Day, 5-Day or 6-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket) for visits through December 2026. Armed Forces Salute room-only discounts are also available at Walt Disney World for the same dates.
Canada Residents: Save Up to 32% Off WDW Tickets in 2026 – Walt Disney World is trying to lure international ‘whales’ who stay for longer trip durations but have unfavorable exchange rates–and might otherwise be apprehensive about visiting–with this aggressive ticket deal.
Future Walt Disney World Discounts
What’s past is prologue.
That expression holds true with Walt Disney World discounts, which play out in predictable patterns every year. Lately, Walt Disney World has been trying to incentivize planners to book early and save more.
That has meant discounts are often released earlier–and end earlier–than in the past. However, those dates haven’t been ‘done’ when the discount ends…they just release a new discount, often of a different nature or for a different group.
Walt Disney World has already released a “full” lineup of discounts all the way through Summer 2026. In the past, that would mean no more discounts between now and July 2026. However, last year we saw aggressive last-minute special offers that far surpassed the earlier release, and we’re expecting a repeat of that this year. Just be advised that availability is likely to be limited, and not all travel dates will be covered. We highly recommend booking a backup deal now, so you don’t get left empty handed.
We expect the next full round of discounts to be released in late March or early April 2026.
That should include the second wave of special offers for 2026, including marquee special offers for Summer & Fall 2026, such as Free Dining (maybe?) and another unique discount. However, there are a couple of challenges in predicting specifics. The first is that Walt Disney World is offering the Kids Free Dining throughout 2026, which will make traditional Free Dining less attractive. Disney might need to sweeten that deal, or offer something different entirely.
Second, because we’re in unprecedented territory. Universal’s Epic Universe is the elephant in the room, and with no substantive “answer” to that, Walt Disney World will likely lean heavily on discounts in 2026. It’s also possible the U.S. enters a recession, and Disney scrambles to release more special offers to capture bookings before consumers reduce spending.
Whether these are general public special offers or just offers for Annual Passholders, Floridians, Disney+ subscribers, and/or Disney Visa cardholders remains to be seen and is likely dependent upon resort occupancy projections. Walt Disney World has been tinkering with more targeted discounts during the period of pent-up demand, so more of that wouldn’t be surprising–it really depends on whether that’s starting to slow or if travel is still booming.
While past is prologue, it’s also true that history doesn’t always repeat itself–sometimes it just rhymes.
WDW Discount Commentary
Finally, some words of warning and generalized commentary. In addition to the standard varying rates of the discount depending on precise travel dates, some room-only discounts have incredibly limited availability, especially room-only offers with peak travel dates. Don’t be surprised if you search for an otherwise qualifying hotel and are unable to book the discount due to zero availability.
In our searches, there are a number of situations close to holidays where these “discounts” would actually cost more, due to zero availability in standard rooms, meaning you have to upgrade to a room with a view, suite, or Club Level room. In other situations, there’s just nothing, period, so Disney’s site recommends upgrading resorts. (Such helpful suggestions for “saving” money!)
On the other hand, the discounts for off-season travel dates look pretty good in terms of availability. The additional upside to those dates is that you can choose off-season times to visit when crowds are lower and rack rates are lower, which means you’ll pay even less.
For more details on the pros and cons of taking advantage of a room-only discount, read our Room-Only Discounts at Walt Disney World post. This is our favorite discount because it’s straightforward and tends to offer the best value for us, and many other Walt Disney World regulars are fans of it for this same reason.
Typically, the best discounts are offered in the least popular months of the year–summer and early fall. The downside is that this is the heart of tropical storm season (see our Storm Season at Disney World Survival Guide for more info), and it’s hot and humid. These months are arguably the worst of the year in terms of weather, and that’s assuming you don’t have to deal with any hurricanes or intense tropical storms.
To this point, keep in mind that Walt Disney World does not offer discounts out of generosity. Discounts are offered because Disney wants to hit a target occupancy rate for its hotels–they are a way to entice people who otherwise might not do so to book a trip.
Disney only offers discounts to the extent that are needed to hit projected target occupancy rates. Once those targets are reached, discounts are not offered. Hence the lack of availability for some resorts and some room categories in any promotion.
This is all a long-winded way of saying that flexibility is important when it comes to Walt Disney World discounts, especially Free Dining. If you want to save the most money, there’s a decent chance you will need to choose your resort hotel based upon discount availability. If you’re able to be flexible on travel dates, that’s even better!
Planning a Walt Disney World trip? Learn about hotels on our Walt Disney World Hotels Reviews page. For where to eat, read our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews. To save money on tickets or determine which type to buy, read our Tips for Saving Money on Walt Disney World Tickets post. Our What to Pack for Disney Trips post takes a unique look at clever items to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Ride Guides will help. For comprehensive advice, the best place to start is our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide for everything you need to know!
Thoughts?
Have any Walt Disney World deals of your own to add for saving money on vacations or things you’ll need while on vacation? Have you had success booking any of the current room-only discounts? Any difficulties? Any questions about these deals that we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!