Understanding Disney's Latest Room Offer
Every Disney World has a little catch. This one is no different.
Yesterday Disney removed the 2-free ticket days offer and issued a room discount with nearly identical dates - running from July 11 - September 29, 2021. The discounts range from 10% to 25% on select Disney World hotel rooms. You can read more about this offer here.
Walt Disney World offers always have a little catch and this one is no different.
Yesterday Price-Watch was running to see if this offer could be applied to my clients’ existing reservations and to see if it works out better than the ticket offer.
I noticed that this particular room discount appears to be targeting upgraded room categories such as Preferred Rooms, Pool View, Courtyard View, Theme Park View and so on. There are more opportunities to save on these upgraded categories than on Standard View rooms.
The room discount favors upgraded room categories.
For example, if you already booked a Standard View room, you can upgrade to a Courtyard View room and apply the discount, but your package price will cost more.
This room discount favors upgraded room categories
In the above example, my client is already booked in a Standard VIew room at rack rate. To take advantage of the room discount, they would need to upgrade to a Courtyard View room. Even with the discount, the total package price would be more. It’s a good deal if you want to stay in a room with a nicer view, otherwise its best to keep the reservation as-is.
When I see rooms offers work this way, it usually means Disney needs to unload the more expensive rooms. Standard Views rooms are likely selling well but there isn’t enough interest in the higher priced rooms.
I’m also noticing that there are numerous blockout dates which tells me that Disney knows exactly where it needs more heads in beds.
Disney will release the broad offer dates but not the individual dates that the offer is blocked out.
So, finding a range of dates when the offer is valid, is really hit or miss.
If there’s at least 1 night that’s blocked out in your travel dates, the entire range of dates will show as unavailable. So you might have to be flexible and search different combinations of dates and resorts to take advantage of this offer. Or you can ask me to do it for you!
My clients trust me to find them the best available rate and to help make sense out of these offers when they are released.
See more about benefits of booking your Walt Disney World vacation with me here.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Disney Lowers Rates at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
It’s now possible to stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for less per night than Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
In a previous post I discussed how there wasn’t much difference in price between a Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and a Standard View room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Art of Animation Resort is a Value Category hotel and Coronado Springs is in the Moderate Category .
I’d like to take this one step further now. I have come across examples where Coronado Springs actually costs less than Art of Animation!
Disney’s Coronado Springs rates are dropping. In this example, Coronado Springs costs less than Art of Animation (a Value Category resort).
This is truly amazing because Coronado was always considered the flagship Moderate resort with upgraded amenities like central air conditioning in each room (other Moderates have window units), a computer desk with ergonomic chair, upgraded soft goods, several dining and lounge options, and it’s the only Moderate to have a fitness center.
Among the Moderate resorts, Coronado had the highest average nightly rate so the fact that rates are, in some cases, less than a Value hotel is remarkable. This is a great opportunity to stay at this resort and save money.
One reason could be that Coronado Springs is not on Disney Skyliner. Skyliner hotels are Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Pop Century. Disney’s Riviera Resort is too, that’s in a different price category altogether.
So now is a great time to take advantage Coronado’s low rates. Is it better than Art of Animation? Well yeah! It’s one category up and has a lot more to offer like a brand new lobby experience (which is beautiful by the way), a water slide at the feature pool, a fitness center, and better bus service
Dining Options Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago
Rix Sport Bar and Grill
Dahlia Lounge
Barcelona Lounge
Siestas Cantina
Toledo - Tapas, Steak and Seafood
Maya Grill
Cafe Rix
El Mercado de Coronado
Laguna Bar
Room Service
Of course Art of Animation is a terrific resort as well, but when it costs more than a Moderate hotel, I don’t think it’s a good deal because you’re paying more, but getting less.
Dining Options at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Landscape of Flavors Food Court
The Drop Off Pool Bar
Pizza delivery
As a travel agent who specializes in Disney World vacations, I am constantly monitoring rates and deals so my clients are getting the best price, even after they book!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Time is Running Out on the Disney World Spring Room Offer - Book by March 15, 2021
Disney World spring room offers expire on March 15, 2021
Time is running out on the spring room offers for Walt Disney World. You must book your reservation by March 15, 2021. Summer and possibly even fall offers are likely to come out next, but there is no official news on this. Here’s a look a the spring offer:
Oh, and I also have several Agency Exclusive Offers available for spring, summer, and fall travel dates ready to go right now!
Walt Disney World spring room offers expire on March 15, 2021
NOW - APRIL 17, 2021
Walt Disney World Offer Posted by Darren Wittko
Save up to 35% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels
Save 35% at Disney Deluxe Villa and Disney Deluxe Resorts
Save 25% at Disney Moderate Resorts
Save 20% at Disney Value Resorts
Book through March 15, 2021
Disney Visa Vacation Package Financing Offer
▸ 0% APR for 6 Months on Select Disney World Packages + Save 10% on select shopping and dining.
Book with confidence: room deposit is fully refundable up to 5-days prior to arrival.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
✨ Disney World Exclusive Offer Alert
Today I have some big news to share - a new Agency Exclusive Offer from Magical Vacations Travel! Book your spring break trip at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and save big on the nightly rate!
Spring Break at Walt Disney World 2021!
Must travel between March 21 and March 27, 2021.
For example, a family of 2 adults and 2 children, staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, March 21 March 24, 2021 will pay just $493.74 for the 3 nights, tax included. Plus you would also qualify for the Bonus Offer from Magical Vacations Travel.
Bonus Offer!
Book a minimum 3-night stay and you’ll also get a $50 Walt Disney World Gift Card! Your gift card can be used on Disney dining, merchandise, and snacks while at Walt Disney World.
When you book with Magical Vacations Travel, you’ll always get the best available rate on Walt Disney World hotels. See other great offers on the Disney World Offers Page.
Why Stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?
On the new Disney Skyliner System - travel to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot by gondola!
Disney World’s newest value hotel
TouringPlans.com’s highest rated Disney Value Hotel
Highest rated food court and pool in the Value category
Centrally located to theme parks
Get your quote today from Darren W!
Must book by end of day on February 4, 2021. Offer will sell out, early booking highly suggested. Subject to availability.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Many consider Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort the best hotel at Disney World. Here’s why.