Disney can get expensive, therefore any savings towards your vacation are good to know about! Here are 10 ways to get a Discounted Disney Vacation.
1. Pin Code
Guests lucky enough to receive a pin code can save big on their Disney vacation. A Disney Pin Code is an exclusive savings code sent out, either by mail or email. They are non-transferable and often dates and resort restrictions apply. Your pin code will be associated with your zip code & last name.
Pin codes are sent out randomly. However use these tips and tricks to increase your chances of receiving a pin code.
2. Disney Visa Card
The Disney Visa by Chase is one way to earn a discount towards a Disney vacation. Charge all your normal groceries, gas and even bills as you would normally pay to the card. Pay the balance off each month and earn the benefits of Rewards Dollars. Save your reward dollars and pay for your trip to Walt Disney World!
Plus enjoy exclusive benefits such as:
- Cardmember Character Meet N Greet at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts. You also get free digital downloads from your meet.
- 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select merchants in Disneyland and Walt Disney World
- 20% off non-discounted prices of select tours at the parks
- 0% financing on your Disney vacation for 6 months
- Exclusive vacation discounts for cardholders before the general public receive them and more!
3. Earn Free Gift Cards
Learn how to maximize apps and websites, to earn free gift cards and give yourself a discount on your Disney Vacation. Read how with 7 Savvy Ways To Earn Free Cash & Gift Cards For Your Walt Disney World Vacation. Some have a Paypal option, then use this earned money to buy Disney Gift Cards (Disney Store accepts Paypal). Some offer Starbucks Gift Cards, which all 4 theme parks have a Starbucks & 2 at Disney Springs. Even if you don’t drink coffee they have juices and breakfast sandwiches. Mypoints also offers Rainforest Café gift cards which is located at Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom. This is a great way to save while at Disney, for no money out of pocket.
4. Buy Gift Cards For Less
Earning Free Gift Cards can become a time commitment, however buying discounted gift cards is a quick & easy way to get a discounted Disney Vacation. Since, Disney Gift Cards can be used to pay for your Disney package (hotel, tickets etc.). Club Warehouse stores such as Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s offer Disney Gift Cards for less than face value. The best one if you are not a member, is to order online through BJ’s since you do not have to be a member for online ordering. This is an easy way to save 4%-5% on your Disney vacation.
5. Annual Passholder
Annual Passholders can enjoy exclusive discounts on resort stays, events, merchandise discounts and more. Becoming an Annual Passholder can pay for itself in as little as 2 trips. Learn more and then Go here to read about all the discounts.
6. Undercover Tourist
For those visiting Disney World in need of tickets only, Undercover Tourist is a great way to save. Purchase a multi-day ticket through Undercover Tourist and get a discount! For example, a 10 day Magic Your Way ticket is $446.38 shipped thru Undercover Tourist, a savings of $48 off gate prices (prices are as of 4/15/18). Undercover Tourist is a reliable source for discounted Disney tickets.
7. Disney’s Armed Forces Salute to Military (2018)
Qualified individuals may book up to a maximum of three rooms at a time during the period of the Disney Armed Forces Salute, which has returned for select dates in 2018.
Disney World Discounts (2018):
- 40% off Deluxe Resorts
- 35% off Moderates and Fort Wilderness Cabins
- 30% off Value Resorts including Art of Animation (except Little Mermaid rooms)
Valid for most stays January 1st through March 24, 2018 and April 6th through December 19, 2018. Offer is valid for active and retired personal, learn more about Disney’s Armed Forces Salute To Military.
8. Tickets At Work Program
Check to see if your company participates in the Tickets at Work program, if so you can get slightly discounted Disney World ticket through Tickets at Work. Contact your HR department to see if your company participates, they will have the information to obtain the Company Code to use on the Tickets at Work website.
9. Bounce Back Offers
Bounce Back Offers are a discount offered on your next Disney vacation, before you leave your current Disney vacation. Usually one of 2 deals are offered – a room-only stay percentage savings or a free dining promotion on a full priced room. If the price is right for you, Bounce Back offers are a great way to get a discounted Disney vacation. Plus, it helps with Disney Depression (the feeling you get when you have to leave Disney).
10. Travel Agent
There are many benefits to using a Disney Travel agent – One of the benefits being, if there is a discount out there for your dates, your travel agent will look for them and automatically apply them for you. They can also help with Dining Reservations, Fastpass+ selections and more – at no cost to you. Talk with Kari O’Dell from Destinations in Florida today!
BONUS:
Saving For Disney Course
Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to save money on your everyday expenses and use the money you saved to pay for a Disney vacation! While not a discount, this course shows you how to pay for a Disney vacation with unique and frugal methods.