“How can I save money on my Disney vacation?” As a family travel expert, this is one of the most common questions I am asked. Here's my advice: go to UndercoverTourist.com. This trusted name in discounted Disney tickets is now offering discounts on Walt Disney World Resort hotels, too. Read on to learn how to save money on Disney Resort hotels.
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Save Money on Disney Resort Hotels
For a truly enchanting Disney vacation, you can't beat staying on property. But is a Disney Resort hotel within your vacation budget? Thankfully Undercover Tourist offers discounts on Walt Disney World Resort hotels to help make your Disney wishes come true. Book your Disney World Resort hotel with Undercover Tourist by June 10, 2016, and you can save up to 30 percent on select hotels!
The Grand Floridian – a truly grand place to stay at Disney World (Photo credit: Disney)
Why Book a Disney Resort Hotel
Disney Resort hotels offer plenty of tempting perks beyond a regular hotel stay. Guests receive early access to FastPass + Planning, which means you get first access to reserve select shows and attractions AND you can secure up to three FastPass+ experiences at one park per day of your visit in advance – all at no additional charge.
Disney Magic Bands add to the fun and convenience of staying in a Disney World Resort hotel (photo credit: Matt Stroshane, Disney)
Disney Resort hotel guests get the added perk of complimentary MagicBands. These bracelets are available in 10 colors and unlock your hotel room, grant park access (with the purchase of tickets), connect to PhotoPass to track photos taken by Cast Members, and allow easy check-in at FastPass locations.
Animal lovers will swoon at the sight of giraffes and other wild animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (Photo credit: Disney)
The best part of staying at a Disney Resort hotel is extending the magic beyond the parks to your entire vacation experience. Disney overnighters also get to experience Extra Magic Hours – extra time in the parks with less crowds. Plus, there's free Disney airport and theme park transportation.
Who wouldn't want to sing campfire songs with Chip and Dale at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort? (Photo credit: Disney)
Choosing Your Disney Resort Hotel
With more than 25 unique Disney World Resort hotels, there are fantastical accommodations for every family's wishes and budget. The Grand Floridian sounds like a slice of luxurious Disney heaven. But I must confess that I've been longing to “rough it” Disney-style at the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort ever since I watched Sing Along Songs Campout at Disney World when my kids were wee. It's pretty hard to beat witnessing giraffes, wildebeests and gazelles saunter through the property at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. As a Hawaii fanatic, though, I loved sleeping beneath the swaying palms at Disney's Polynesian Resort Village. And there are so many more dreamy options! Use Undercover Tourist’s Disney World hotel comparison tool to find the perfect hotel for your family.
Sleep “under the sea” in the Little Mermaid Wing at Disney's Art of Animation Resort (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Discounts Beyond Disney with Undercover Tourist
Undercover Tourist offers all sorts of discounted tickets and package deals for Orlando, Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Diego. You can find Universal, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND bargains. There are even deals on airport transportation, site-seeing tours, and discount meals cards.
Take flight on one of two Dumbo rides on your next trip to Walt Disney World (Photo credit: Disney)
More Tips to Save Money on a Disney Vacation
For additional ideas for saving money on a Disney vacation, check out this curated round-up of awesome tips:
- 20 Tips for Disney on a Budget by Tips for Family Trips
- Best Free Things at Walt Disney World by Guide2WDW
- Most Filling Snacks at Disney World that Won't Break the Bank by Undercover Tourist
- Free and Cheap Things To Do at Disney World by MouseSavers
- Disney Dining on a Budget by Tips for Family Trips
- Top Tips for Saving Money at Disneyland by Undercover Tourist
- 25 Shockingly Easy Ways For Families to Save Money on Disney Trips by PopSugar
- Best Disney World Money-Saving Tips by Travel + Leisure
- 12 Cheap or Free Souvenirs at Disneyland by Trips with Tykes
- Ways to Save for Your Disney Vacation by MouseSavers
Save Money on Disney Resort Hotels Now
Book your Disney World Resort hotel with Undercover Tourist to save up to 30 percent on select hotels!
Save Money on Your Disneyland Vacation
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Do you have any other tips to save money on Disney Resort hotels or general budget tips for a Disney vacation? Let us know in the comments below!
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About Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama
I’ll take those advices when I go out there, really fantastic.
Everyone always wants to know how to save money at Disney and these are great ideas. I’ve stayed at the campground, in the cabins, and at several resorts and love the convenience of staying on Disney property. I think the cabin was my favorite. It was nice to spend time in the parks, but then escape some of the busyness of Disney and relax. The cabin was a bit pricey, but it did allow us the opportunity to save money on meals by preparing our own.
Tonya – I seriously have been longing to stay in those cabins FOR YEARS. I need to do that! Thank you for your comment!
We just returned from Walt Disney World – I really wish I had read this post before we went away! Some really great information here!
Wow!!! 3 nights at a Deluxe Disney Resort and 4 days of tickets. This is an AMAZING giveaway!!! Just shared it on facebook & twitter. We LOVE Disney!!!
I know, right?! Good luck in winning this fab prize!
Love these tips. Cant wait to go
Enjoy your Disneyland character meal, Julie!
Staying at the resorts is so much fun, and it definitely has a ton of perks. Thanks for sharing this!
So glad you found these tips helpful, Shannon!
I want to stay at this resort! Sounds fun!!