New Florida Resident Offers for Universal Orlando Resort
2021 Florida Residents Offers Now Available
Today I updated the Universal Orlando Florida Residents page. There you’ll find several new offers that have become available for travel dates now through September 2021, including spring and summer.
There are two notable offers for travel dates between January 3 and February 11, 2021. One requires a 4-night stay at a Universal Orlando hotel and the other has no length of stay requirement. Rates are lower on 4-night or more stays.
There are also several Agency Exclusive Offers available for Universal Orlando from Magical Vacations Travel, especially in the month of May.
When you live in Florida, you know to always be on the look-out for deals. As a Florida resident, knowing the best times of year to visit Universal Orlando means you can treat yourself to extra savings, be the first to get excellent benefits, and to make the most of beautiful weather.
With so many offers to choose from, it can be difficult to know which offer works best for you. I’d be happy to explore your options and find you the best available rate.
Get started on your Universal Orlando vacation right now!
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 Magic Band Update for 2021
Magic Bands Won’t be Free in 2021. So, Now What?
Going to Walt Disney World in 2021? Don’t expect a complimentary Magic Band in the mail. Disney World announced earlier this year that it will no longer include Magic Bands with room reservations. So now what? According to Disney World, new features will be added to the My Disney Experience mobile app that will make the Magic Band practically unnecessary.
UPDATE December 19, 2020: Disney World provided an update regarding Magic Bands: Beginning on January 1, 2021, Guests who do not purchase a Magic Band can use a Key to the World card for hotel room entry, Theme Park entry and charging purchases to their hotel room. Key To The World cards will be provided at the Front Desk at no additional cost.
I have received a number of emails from clients who love Magic Bands and still want to use them on their upcoming trip. Good news! You still have options!
Purchase a Magic Band
Disney World isn’t discontinuing Magic Bands, yet, but they won’t be included for free with your reservation. You can purchase Magic Bands from several places like ShopDisney.com, Walt Disney World Resort retailers, and there’s even an option to purchase them in your My Disney Experience account when you link your hotel reservation. They range in price from about $12 to $35, depending on the design.
Reuse a Magic Band From a Previous Trip
Magic Bands aren’t reservation specific, they simply point to the data you have in your My Disney Experience account. So if you have a new reservation linked to your MDE account, your old Magic Band will now work on that new reservation. Magic Bands have an internal battery that generally lasts for about 15-20 months. Just be sure your Magic Band is still listed as “active” in your MDE account. Unless you manually deactivated it, chances are it’s still ready to go. You can call Disney Internet Help to verify: 407-WDW-HELP
Magic Bands can still be purchased, but they are no longer included in 2021 Resort Packages.
Use a Complimentary Admission Card
If you don’t have an old Magic Band and prefer not to buy one, you can ask for a complimentary key card. Cards work in a similar fashion, but physically resemble a plastic credit card or driver’s license.
Will Magic Band be Necessary in 2021?
According to Disney, starting in 2021 the new mobile app will feature innovative new offerings. We still don’t know what those are but Disney World already has so many helpful features going through the app. For example, you can place a mobile order for food, make dining reservations, view park maps, unlock your hotel room door, and scan and pay for items in a store while you shop, just to name a few. There’s even talk of Disney adding its own version of Uber Eats where you would be able to have food delivered from select Disney World restaurants.
While you might still like the idea of a Magic Band, I think Disney World is headed in a very different direction. It could be that the Magic Band becomes obsolete, and in many ways, it already is.
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
Military Discounts for Walt Disney World 2021 - Important Update!
2021 Military Discounts for Walt Disney World
Military discounts are now available on Walt Disney World Resort hotels and tickets. The discount is just slightly better than the Early 2021 offer available to the general public.
2021 Military Promotional Resort Room Only reservations are available at select resorts. Some exclusions are Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms, all 3-Bedroom Villas, and campsites. You can book now for travel starting January 1, 2021 through December 17, 2021.
Spouses of military service members members also qualify if they are able to present valid and active U.S. military IDs in the absence of active or retired military personnel.
Military rates are not always the best way to go. There could be better value in other offers, especially if you need theme park tickets. Contact me and I will help you determine the best deal available for your family and travel style.
Walt Disney World Military Discount on Tickets:
Members of the U.S. Military can choose between a 4-day, 5-day or 6-day Disney Military Promotional Ticket. Tickets must be purchased by February 14, 2021 and can be used through September 26, 2021.
Walt Disney World Military Ticket Prices:
6-Day Military Promotional Tickets
Purchase now through December 18, 2020 (extended through February 14, 2021*)
With the Park Hopper Option: $301 plus tax
5-Day Military Promotional Tickets
Purchase now through December 18, 2020 (extended through February 14, 2021*)
With the Park Hopper Option: $283 plus tax
4-Day Military Promotional Tickets
Purchase now through December 18, 2020 (extended through February 14, 2021*)
With the Park Hopper Option: $265 plus tax
Park Pass Reservations and Military Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at a military base or at the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World. You want to make Park Pass reservations as soon as possible so picking up your tickets at Shades of Green is risky.
Also, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to make Park Pass reservations on the same day you pick up your tickets because My Disney Experience can take up to 24 hours to update. I do not recommend waiting until you arrive at Walt Disney World to make your Park Pass reservations, you should make them as far in advance as possible.
Therefore, you may wish to purchase regular-priced tickets in 2021 and just forgo the discount. Please keep in mind that having a hotel reservation at Walt Disney World and/or theme park tickets does not guarantee admission to the parks, Park Pass reservations are still required.
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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 has started piloting an airport luggage assistance program at select Disney World hotels!