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Disney World Resort Room Discounts of 35% Off For Annual Passholders Oct. - Dec.
This deal is for Room Only Reservations and you do not need to purchase a package to qualify.
Disney World Annual Passholders can save on stays at select Disney Resort Hotels when you book through December 24, 2011 for stays most nights October 3 to November 22, 2011 and November 26 to December 24, 2011.
Disney World Resort Discounts
- Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels 35%
- Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels 35%
- Disney Moderate Resort Hotels 25%
- Disney Value Resort Hotels 25%
The number of rooms available at this rate is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same room. Minimum stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals.
Book online through the Disney World Passholders Website, call Disney at (407) 939-7414 or call your Travel Agent. Be sure to mention booking code N4J when calling. You must be a Disney World Annual Passholder to qualify for this rate.
Is The Disney World Annual Pass A Good Deal?
Look At The Costs Involved
There are a number of benefits for Disney World Annual Passholders, but before we focus on those, it has to make financial sense to purchase an Disney World Annual Pass instead of the Magic Your Way (MYW) Tickets. Justify your purchase based on the costs involved and then the additional benefits for being an Annual Passholder will be just that: Additional Benefits.
2011 Disney World Annual Pass Prices
The 2011 Disney World Annual Pass does not come cheaply. With yearly price increases, it now costs $499 + tax for an Adult (ages 1-+) Annual Pass and $450 + tax for a Child ( ages 3-9) Annual Pass. The Annual Pass entitles the user to visit the 4 Disney World Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom) for an unlimited number of times for the duration of one year from the date of activiation of the pass. Multiple parks can be visited on the same day if desired.
Disney Vacation Club Members receive a special discount of $100 off of the standard cost Disney World Annual Pass. This results in a cost of $399 + tax. The DVC discounted rate for the Premium Annual Pass costs $504 + tax.
2011 Disney World Magic Your Way Ticket Prices
The "normal" Disney World Park Tickets are called Magic Your Way Tickets due to the fact that they are flexible in terms of how many days worth of park admission you would like to purchase. This flexibility allows you to match the ticket duration to that of your specific vacation. While you don't have to purchase days that you don't need, you will quickly see from the table posted above the pricing structure greatly favors tickets that include 4 or more days. These tickets will allow you to visit one Disney World Theme Park (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom) each day with re-entry privileges for that day. The ticket expires 14 days after initial use.
Break Even Point
The Break Even Point when considering whether or not to purchase the Annual Pass is 2 week long trips to Disney World. At this point the costs are nearly identical and you receive the added benefits of the Annual Pass. The downside is if you cancel your 2nd trip and do not return to Disney World within that one year time frame then you spent double the amount on tickets, and nobody wants to do that.
Even with the discounted Disney Vacation Club Rate, you still need to have a minimum of 2 trips planned during the year to get past the break even point.
Better Than Break Even
In order to make the upfront expense of purchasing Disney World Annual Passes worthwhile you should plan out your next year of Disney World Vacations.
If you have the flexibility to plan your vacations for slightly different times each year, you can achieve the greatest benefit from the pass.
For example: If your family likes to take its big annual vacation in June each year schedule the first year's trip one week later than you normally would travel (perhaps June 18-25 for 2011) and then the following year plan your trip for June 10 - 17. This would allow both June trips to occur on the same Annual Pass. If you decide later that you would like to visit the Food & Wine Festival for a long weekend or spend a quick few days to see the Christmas decorations at Disney World, you can do so rather inexpensively because your Disney World Park Tickets are already paid for.
After your Annual Pass expires you can wait until the following June and start the cycle again. This keeps your total ticket expenditure approximately the same as a once a year visit cost, but gives you the flexibility to attend at other times of the year if you are so inclined. From personal experience this has been the biggest benefit of being a Disney World Annual Passholder. Purchasing park tickets for a long weekend costs almost as much an entire week, so you are discouraged to do so, but if you have an Annual Pass then you have the freedom to make that extra short trip to visit one of those Disney World Special Events.
Here are some of the most popular benefits of being a Disney World Annual Passholder:
- Entry to all 4 Disney World Theme Parks for one year.
- Park Hopping Privileges (allowed to visit multiple parks per day)
- Free Parking at all 4 Disney World Theme Parks.
- 15% Discount on most Disney World Tours
- Dining Discounts at select Disney World Restaurants
- Merchandise Discounts of 10% or higher at many Disney World shops.
- Recreation discounts.
- Occasional Resort discounts (usually about 5% better than what is offered to general public, but limited quantities)
- subscription to Mickey Monitor (Annual Passholder Magazine published 4 times a year.)
- Occasional Disney Annual Passholder Special Events.
Disney World Annual Passholder Decision Points
Here is the summary of points to consider whether being a Disney World Annual Passholder is the right decision for you:
- Planning at least 2 trips within a one year period to Disney World with confidence that you will not cancel or delay the 2nd trip.
- Would like to take an "extra" trip (or trips) during the year to check out Disney World Special Events (Food & Wine Festival, Disney Marathon Weekend, Halloween, Christmas Decorations, ESPN The Weekend, Flower & Garden Festival, Star Wars Weekends, etc.)
- Use the Park Hopping Option as part of normal Disney World Vacation.
- Free Parking would be an added benefit (Note: Free Parking is also granted to all Disney World Resort Guests - after they check in.)
Planning is the key. If you normally visit at least once per year and can do the planning trick to take a 2nd vacation just before the one year expiration date, then anything extra is a bonus and you should definitely consider becoming a Disney World Annual Passholder. If you do not have that flexibility in your scheduling you may be better off, not paying the extra money upfront in case plans do not work out. This is not a small amount of money, so take the time to think out your decision before you act.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment.
Disney World Resort Hotel Savings For Annual Passholders
Disney World Resort Hotel Savings
- Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels - For stays most nights now through 4/16/11 Save 42%
- Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels* - For stays most nights now through 4/16/11 Save 32%-42%
- Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels - For stays most nights now through 4/16/11 Save 35%
- Select Disney Value Resort Hotels - For stays most nights 2/6-2/10, 2/13-2/25, 2/27-4/16/11 Save 32%
The number of rooms available at these discounts are limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Savings based on the non-discounted price that a non-Passholder pays for the same room.
Book by April 16, 2011.
Disney World Annual Passholders Only
You must be a Disney World Annual Passholder to take advantage of this special rate. Book your stay online now or call Disney World at (407) 939-7939 or your Travel Agent and ask for booking code: AU6.
Tables In Wonderland - The Disney Dining Plan Alternative
The Tables In Wonderland card entitles the user and up to 9 others in his/her party to receive a 20% discount on ALL food and drink (including alcoholic beverages). There will be an automatic 18% gratuity ( 20% at Victoria & Albert's) added to your bill regardless of your party size.
Advantages:
Everything is included in the 20% discount including alcoholic beverages.- No minimum purchase to use the card.
- Total flexibility in what you order. You use the normal restaurant menu and order your meal. If you want an appetizer, no problem 20% discount. You are not required to order any structured meal, like the Disney Dining Plan (non-alcoholic beverage, entree, desert). You order and pay for only what you want.
- Same discount at "regular" Table Service and Signature Table Service Restaurants like Flying Fish Cafe, Narcoossee's, and Victoria & Albert's.
- Discount also applies to Swan & Dolphin Restaurants: Todd English's bluezoo, Il Mulino New York Trattoria, Kimonos, Shula's Steak House.
- Applies to groups of up to 10!
- 97 Restaurants located at the Walt Disney World Resort and 3 at Disney's Vero Beach Resort accept the card.
- Special Disney World Dining opportunities are presented to Tables In Wonderland cardholders during the year. One recent one included a themed dinner inside the Great Movie Ride attraction.
- Only available to Florida Residents and Annual Passholders.
- For the most part only gives discounts for Table Service Restaurants.
- 18% gratuity is automatic.
- Must pay either $75 or $100 to get Tables In Wonderland card. That means if you are an Annual Passholder you need to purchase $375 in food just to break even.
- Only makes sense if you are traveling with a large group or taking 2 or more trips per year.
- Disney Dining Plan is usually a better deal if you have children in the 3-9 year old range.
Fortunately there is a long list of restaurants that accept the Tables In Wonderland discount. Here is the current list of 100 restaurants (subject to change):
- Disney's All-Star Movies Resort – World Premiere Food Court
- Disney's All-Star Music Resort – Intermission Food Court
- Disney's All-Star Sports Resort – End Zone Food Court
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma - The Flavors of Africa, Jiko - The Cooking Place, Sanaa, Victoria Falls
- Disney's Beach Club Resort – Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (excludes take-out shop), Cape May Cafe, Martha's Vineyard Lounge
- Disney's BoardWalk – Belle Vue Lounge, Big River Grille & Brewing Works, ESPN® Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Kouzzina by Cat Cora
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort – Shutters at Old Port Royale
- Disney's Contemporary Resort – California Grill, Chef Mickey's, Outer Rim, The Wave
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort – Maya Grill
- Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Crockett's Tavern, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only), Trail's End Restaurant (Excludes take out shop)
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Tea Room, Grand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (excludes Chef's Table and Queen Victoria Room)
- Disney's Old Key West Resort – Olivia's Cafe
- Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course – Sand Trap Bar & Grill
- Disney's Polynesian Resort – 'Ohana, Kona Cafe, Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Late show only), Tambu Lounge
- Disney's Pop Century Resort – Everything Pop Shopping and Dining (excludes merchandise from shop
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter - Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside - Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost
- Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort – The Artist's Palette, The Turf Club Bar & Grill; Turf Club Lounge
- Disney's Vero Beach Resort – The Green Cabin Room, Shutter's, Sonya's (Excludes Sunday Brunch)
- Disney's Wilderness Lodge – Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
- Disney's Yacht Club Resort – Ale and Compass Lounge, Captain's Grille, Crews Cup Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort – Il Mulino New York Trattoria, Kimonos, Shula's Steak House, Todd English's bluezoo, Garden Grove
Great Alternative To The Disney Dining Plan
At Only WDWorld we are still big fans of the Disney Dining Plan. It provides a great option, especially for that once a year trip. The Tables In Wonderland is a very attractive alternative to those Disney World Annual Passholders who are making multiple trips during the year.
The great thing about the Table In Wonderland card is that although you can call 407-566-5858 option 2 and order the card over the phone, the best way is to purchase the card at Guest Services at any of the 4 Disney World Theme Parks. It is easy to do and you get your card right away. (A couple years ago this process was much more painful.)
If you are a Disney World Annual Passholder take the time to consider this alternative and you may end up saving quite a bit of money.
Disney Parks Now Offers Disney Premier Passport For Both Disney World and Disneyland
Disney Parks now offers a combined Annual Pass for both Disney World and Disneyland. It is called the Disney Premier Passport.
This new premium annual pass combines the features of the individual premium annual passes that you can purchase at Disney World and Disneyland. The Disney Premier Passport is available for sale now and costs $700 + tax. This is a savings of over $350 versus buying both premium annual passes individually (Disney World Premium Annual Pass = $619 + tax, Disneyland Premium Annual Passport = $439 + tax).
Disney Premier Passport:
Disney Premier Passport grants the Passholder unlimited admission to the following theme parks, water parks and special locations:
- Disneyland® Park
- Disney's California Adventure® Park
- Magic Kingdom® Park
- Epcot®
- Disney's Hollywood Studios™
- Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park
- Disney's Blizzard Beach® Water Park
- DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park
- ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex (some events require an additional charge)
- Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course (some events require an additional charge)
Available For Purchase Now
You can purchase the new Disney Premier Passport at Disneyland Resort ticket booth or Disney World Parks Guest Relations or Downtown Disney.
For those of you that visit the Disney Parks on both coasts frequently there is now an option for you at a substantial savings over having to buy individual annual passes for Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney World Annual Passholders Can Experience High Speed NASCAR Excitement For FREE!
For a limited time, the Richard Petty Driving Experience located at the Walt Disney World Speedway is offering an unbelievable opportunity for Disney World Annual Passholders.
From now through March 31st, Disney World Annual Passholders can receive a FREE Ride Along experience with no other purchase necessary.
The Ride Along is a chance to ride alongside a professional driver for 3 laps around the 1 mile track at speeds up to 140 mph. You may not be driving, but this is certainly a great way to experience some of the excitement of NASCAR firsthand.
This experience normally costs around $109, so this FREE opportunity is something you should take advantage of if you are at Disney World between now and March 31st, 2010.
While you are there you will also be able to register for a drawing to give away one King's Experience - 18 Lap Package where you are the driver that is normally valued over $900.
Here are some key notes:
The Passholder must be 14 years of age or older to participate in the Ride Along. Each Passholder may only receive one free Ride Along experience for the duration of this 3 month long promotion.
Great Passholder Perk
Recently there have been some great Annual Passholder Perks that have never been offered before. This offer may just top them all. So if you have always wanted to know what it would feel like riding in a NASCAR style race car going around those 10 degree banked turns and hitting 140+ mph on the straightaways, here is your chance for free. You can't do much better than that.
Reservations ahead of time are not necessary, all you have to do is show up at the track with your Annual Pass.
Special Holiday Discounts For Disney World Annual Passholders
The Walt Disney World Resort has released some exciting new discounts in time for the Christmas Holidays for their Annual Passholders.
Here are the discounts and special offers:
Here are the discounts and special offers:
- Passholder Appreciation Days At Downtown Disney Marketplace - On December 12 and 19 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am Annual Passholders will be able to receive discounts up to 50% off on select items. Also the first 1,000 shoppers at the World of Disney Store will receive a special gift. Other doorbuster sales will also be taking place.
- 10% Off Discounts At Select Stores At The Walt Disney World Resort - Through January 3rd, Annual Passholders can receive a 10% discount on their purchases. There are a number of stipulations, but it appears that the discount is valid at all Disney World owned retail locations in the parks and on the Walt Disney World Resort property. Some items such as food & tickets are excluded. Usually this discount is only offered at the World of Disney Store and if you make a minimum purchase. No purchase minimums are required for this offer.
- All Pirates League Packages For 50% Off - Through January 3rd receive a 50% discount on a Pirate Makeover Package at the Pirates League located in the Magic Kingdom.
