We won’t lie to you, a trip to Walt Disney World can be pretty expensive. Buy, there are several ways to save on your trip!

It’s a question we get asked A LOT, “How do I afford Disney World?” or “How can I save money at Disney World?” and we have a lot of tips for you! One of the biggest ways to save money at Disney is to take advantage of discounts, so today we’re sharing all the BIG Disney discounts that you need to know about for 2021!

1. FREE Disney World Tickets!

Disney recently shared that starting January 5th, guests can get an additional 2 days of theme park tickets when they buy a 4-night/3-day room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels. This will be valid for most nights from January 8, 2021 through September 25, 2021 — that’s a BIG window! (Note that it ends a week before Disney World’s big 50th Anniversary.)

This deal is not yet available for booking and becomes available on January 5th! So set a reminder if you’re looking to book this offer!

According to Disney, guests must stay a minimum of 4 nights to receive this deal, but it can be booked on stays of up to 14 nights. The offer isn’t valid for certain hotel rooms, including options like the campsites at Fort Wilderness and the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Wondering just how much money this FREE ticket deal will save you? Click here to learn more! 

2. Save Up to 35% on Rooms at Disney Resorts

For most nights January 3rd through April 17th, 2021, guests can save up to 35% on their Disney Resort room. This offer can be booked through March 15th, 2021, and the savings vary depending on the resort category and dates of the stay. 

Depending on where you stay, this offer has the potential to save you lots of money!

Wondering if you should choose FREE tickets or 35% off? We compare the two offers here! 

3. Florida Resident Resort Savings

If you’re a Floridian planning a trip to the center of the state (or you’re a local looking for a staycation), then this offer is for you! For most nights January 3rd through April 17th, 2021, Florida residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels. 

If you’re thinking “that sounds exactly like the last offer,” then here’s the difference — the savings are greater for stays at value and moderate resorts than booking through the other deal.

Learn MORE about this offer here! 

4. Up to 40% Off Rooms for Annual Passholders

Also valid for most dates January 3rd to April 17th, 2021, there are some REALLY great resort rates for Walt Disney World’s Annual Passholders! Passholders can save up to 40% on Deluxe and Deluxe Villas, 35% on Moderate, and 30% on Value Resorts. 

Certain room types are excluded from this offer, so make sure to check the details before you book.

Take a closer look at this offer here!! 

5. Specially Priced Tickets for U.S. Military

Members of the U.S. Military can save big when purchasing 4, 5, or 6-day theme park tickets. These tickets can be purchased between now and February 14th, 2021, and can be used when visiting between now and September 26th, 2021.

Under the promotion, a 6-day Park Hopper ticket costs $301 plus tax, a 5-day Park Hopper ticket costs $283 plus tax, and a 4-day Park Hopper ticket costs $265 plus tax! Military members can also purchase the Memory Maker package for a discounted price of $98 through February 14th, 2021. To get more details on these offers, make sure to visit this page.

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6. Military Members Can Save on Hotels

The details on this promotion are fairly vague, but members of the U.S. Military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights from January 1st, 2021 through December 17th, 2021.

Disney’s website doesn’t give any details on what exactly the savings are, so those who want to participate will need to call to get more information.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will reopen in 2021! — learn more HERE!

All in all, there are ways to save money at Disney. It will just depend on where you stay and when you visit. Make sure you ALWAYS check that Disney discount page to make sure you a seeing all your options. We also suggest contacting Small World Vacations, because they are a FREE service that will do their best to make sure you save the most money possible on your Disney World vacation.

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