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Getting Disney World resort discounts can sometimes be more of an art than a science.  But there is one thing for certain; to get the lowest room rates, you need to go during the Disney World “off season”.  And you’ll pay the most during the busiest Disney times.

Because the Disney resorts are immensely popular (and so very convenient), they rarely have much in the way of discounts, especially if you are booking last minute (within 2 weeks of your planned stay).  When it comes to last minute prices, the discounts tend to be on the more expensive suites that may have remained unbooked.

Disney World Resort Discounts and Time of Year

Here is a rough breakdown of the different rates you can expect at different times of the year at Walt Disney World in Orlando.  The seasons are listed from the least expensive to the most expensive:

• Value tends to be January 1 through the middle of February; the end of August through the beginning of October.  Also the first two weeks in December.
• Regular is generally the end of April through the end of August; from the beginning of October up through Thanksgiving.
• Peak is between the middle of February through the end of April.
• Holiday is between Christmas and New Year’s.

And the differences are fairly substantial; there can be a $60 difference for the same room, between the Value and Holiday rates.  Multiply that by the number of days you plan to stay, and it can eat up your cash faster.

You can sometimes find discounts online, from travel brokers.  Since the cost for a quote is free, it may make sense to check around.  But don’t expect there to be a large discount (although any discount is good).

There are also a few other “secret” discounts you can read about in the ebook The Ultimate Walt Disney World Savings Guide.  I bought the ebook, have used it, have saved money and recommend it.

Florida residents are eligible for an additional discount but you have to call Disney directly, and call at least 4 months in advance.  They only reserve a few discounted rooms for us Floridians.

There you have it — the Disney World resort discounts!