2025–2026 Walt Disney World and DCL Discounts & Ticket Deals
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Jul 8
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 9
Updated November 8, 2025
Disney has dropped a fresh batch of fall and holiday discounts — plus a sneak peek at 2026 perks! Whether you’re a Florida local, an Annual Passholder, or planning a magical family trip with tickets and resort stays, there’s something here for you. We've updated to include the newest Disney + 3 park ticket deal for spring of 2025.
Resort & Package Discounts for 2026
Disney World Discounts for 2026
🌸 Spring 2026 Room-Only Discount
Save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resorts this spring!Valid most nights Feb 22 – Apr 30, 2026, plus select Sunday–Thursday nights Jan 4 – Feb 19, 2026. Florida residents and Annual Passholders can save even more, with up to 30–35% off.➡️ Great option if you already have tickets or are booking a shorter stay.
💰 Up to $250 Off Packages
Book a room + ticket package and save up to $250 per night on stays at Disney Resort hotels.Valid most nights Feb 22 – Jul 25, 2026, with smaller savings for select Jan–Feb dates. Discounts vary by resort tier: up to $250 (Deluxe/Deluxe Villas), $150 (Moderates), and $75 (Values).➡️ Best for longer trips where you’re purchasing both hotel and tickets together.
👉 Check out our full guide to 2026 Walt Disney World vacation packages - including free dining for kids, booking timelines, and everything you’ll want to know for planning next year.
🔹 Resort & Package Discounts 2025
General Public
Save up to 20% on select Disney Resort stays
Plus up to a $100 Disney Dining & Shopping Card when you book with a 4-day (or longer) ticket package.
Offer valid for most stays Sunday–Thursday, Oct 12–Nov 20, and most nights Nov 23–Dec 25, 2025.
Annual Passholders
Up to 30% off room-only stays at select resorts October through December 2025.
Florida & Georgia Residents
Deep discounts — over 50% off select resorts, with holiday rates starting around $129/night.
👉 Check out our full guide to 2026 Walt Disney World vacation packages - including free dining for kids, booking timelines, and everything you’ll want to know for planning next year.
🔹 Room-Only Savings (Late Summer & Fall 2025)
Up to 30% off rooms for stays Aug 1 – Oct 11, 2025.
Florida Residents & Annual Passholders get even deeper savings.
Sample Discounts:
20% at most Value Resorts
25% at most Moderate Resorts
30% at Deluxe & Deluxe Villa Resorts (plus Cabins at Fort Wilderness)
General Public Fall/Holiday Offer (Oct – Dec 2025)
Save up to 20% off rooms most nights Oct 12 – Nov 20 and Nov 23 – Dec 25, 2025
Add a 4-day (or longer) ticket package to also receive up to a $100 Disney Dining & Shopping Card
🎟️ Annual Passholder & Florida/Georgia Resident Deals
AP & Florida Resident Up to 35% Off — Valid for stays most nights Aug 1-Oct 11, 2025, with some hotels offering the same discount into mid-Dec. Florida Residents often get the full 35% if staying 4+ nights. Many resorts included; some room types excluded.
• Annual Passholder 30% Off Season Offer — Runs most Sunday-Thursday nights Oct 12-Nov 20, and most nights Nov 23-Dec 25, 2025. Eligible resorts across Value, Moderate, Deluxe tiers; savings up to 30% off room-only rates.
• Florida & Georgia Resident Holiday Rates from $129 — For many nights between Nov 16-Nov 29 and Dec 12-Dec 25, 2025. Value-resort standard rooms (like All-Star Sports) start around $129 + tax. Upsell to Moderate/Deluxe resorts will be higher. Availability is tight during peak holiday periods.
🧳 Want the best pricing? Try booking longer stays or checking in on weekdays.
👉 Not sure which resort fits your family best? Our Disney World resort guide breaks down the perks, themes, and price points so you can pick the perfect place to stay.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: These discounts go fast. Florida/AP deals are especially limited — book early to lock in those low rates!
🎟️ Walt Disney World Ticket Deals
Disney+ Subscriber Spring Ticket Offer — 2025
Disney has officially dropped a limited-time ticket discount for Disney+ subscribers traveling to Walt Disney World this spring. Here’s the breakdown:
valid on select date-based tickets in March, April, and May 2025
available for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-day tickets (non-Florida resident)
requires one adult (18+) in the party to be logged into their Disney+ account when purchasing
can be paired with a resort stay → this is where the real savings stack
Best windows to use this offer (based on historical/expected crowd trends):
after Easter week → mid-April
late April → early May sweet spot
mid-May before Memorial Day weekend
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: the sweet spot for both price + vibe is late April into early May — Festival of the Arts has wrapped, Flower & Garden is gorgeous, and crowds drop before summer arrives.
Fall & Holiday Ticket Deals for 2025
Florida Resident 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket (Oct 5 – Dec 23, 2025)
Starting at $70/day ($210 + tax)
EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom (Magic Kingdom excluded)
One park per day; Park Hopper and add-ons available
Blackout dates apply; park reservation required
Military Salute Tickets (2025)
4-Day Park Hopper from $399 + tax (5- & 6-day options also available)
Valid most dates through Dec 19, 2025
Blockout dates: Apr 13–26 & Nov 23–29, 2025
Must be purchased by eligible U.S. military members or spouses
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: The Florida Resident deal is rare during holiday season. Locals should snap this up for Halloween or Christmas visits!
Free Dining Plan for Kids in 2026
Looking ahead to everything families can do during a Walt Disney World vacation next year? Well, guests are in luck, because beginning April 22, they can start booking their 2026 vacations to Disney World with plenty of convenient and flexible to options to choose from, with bookings open through October 31, 2026.
It's never too early to start thinking about the next trip, and 2026 is going to be a fantastic year to visit — especially for kids!
Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at one of our more than 25 Disney Resort hotels will get a free dining plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9) when purchasing a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up). Dining plans can help guests maximize their stay with added peace of mind, letting them enjoy some of the many dining locations we offer from meals to snacks and kid-friendly favorites.
The kids free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning they may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026!
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Thinking about adding the Dining Plan to your package? It can be a great way to simplify budgeting and enjoy more character meals or snacks worry-free. We break down all the details in our Disney Dining Plan Guide.
🧭 Next Steps
Check dates & blockouts carefully — most ticket deals require reservations.
Combine offers smartly — some room discounts can be stacked with ticket or dining promotions.
Book early — the best rooms and ticket inventory go quickly.
And don’t forget our Walt Disney World Planning Guide + fan-favorite Disney Planning Cheat Sheets to make your trip practically perfect.
🌟 Current Disney Cruise Line Offers (as of November, 2025)
Looking to set sail with Disney Cruise Line and save a little pixie dust? Here are the limited-time discounts currently available:
🚢 Disney Cruise Line — Half-Deposit Offer Is BACK!
Disney Cruise Line just launched a brand-new half-deposit promotion — and it covers a TON of 2026 and early-2027 sailings.
Here’s the offer:
Book an eligible Disney Cruise Line sailing by January 18, 2026 and you’ll only pay 50% of the required deposit on the day you book. The remaining balance is simply due at the normal final payment deadline.
Eligible sailings:
select cruises departing March 2026 – May 2027
available on all Disney ships except the new Disney Adventure
only valid on new bookings (existing reservations don’t qualify)
can’t be applied to sailings that require payment in full at time of booking
This is one of the easiest ways to lock in your ideal itinerary + stateroom category without a big upfront cost — especially if you’ve been debating summer 2026 Europe, Alaska, or a longer Caribbean itinerary.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: the “half deposit” offer is usually the promo that lets families secure better stateroom location (deck + midship) before those book out — especially on summer sailings.
✨ 50% Off the 3rd & 4th Guests
On select sailings, pay full fare for the first two guests and get half off the 3rd and 4th in the same stateroom. Perfect for families!
🌴 Florida Resident Rates
Florida residents can enjoy special discounted fares (up to ~35% off) on select sailings. Proof of residency required at check-in.
🎖️ U.S. Military Rates
Active and retired U.S. military members (including Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard) can book discounted rates on select sailings. Valid military ID required.
🍁 Canadian Resident Rates
Canadian residents save up to 25% on select sailings, with proof of residency at check-in.
Getting ready to pack for your cruise and need a little help? We've put together our Ultimate Cruise Packing List and free downloadable cheat sheet to help! Need more help with planning? Pop over to our DCL and RCL cruise planning hub.
🧚♀️ Pixie Dust Pro Tip: These offers can’t be combined with each other (or with certain restricted-rate categories), so choose the one that saves you the most. Availability is limited and can change quickly, so the best rates go fast. Need help? Pop over to 👉 Book with Bren.
Pixie Dust Hugs,
Bren, Lyn, and Kim
P.S. Need help planning your vacation? Head over to our Disney Planning Guide of our planning info and best Pixie Dust Tips.
👉 Walt Disney World Planning Guide
Then grab our fan-favorite Disney Planning Downloadable Cheat Sheets.
Want help running the numbers and finding the right deal? Reach out to your favorite Authorized Disney Travel Planner — we know a great one 😉
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