In the Spring issue of Disney Files, the Disney Vacation Club quarterly magazine, there was an interesting article entitled Wishes Coming True. The subject of the article was upcoming changes that will be made to the DVC booking system, which will be called Wishes. However, the article also gives us some interesting information about Lilo, the upcoming system to be used at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World for regular guest reservations. The new system will better incorporate some of the … [Read more...]
Free Disney Dining 2010?
This was originally meant to be a quick post on our facebook page, but there is too much information fit, so I decided to expand it a bit and post it here. We have been getting a ton of questions about the free dining discount at Walt Disney World for 2010. To be blunt, no one knows at this point. In fact, I'm not even sure if Disney knows right now. If I had to venture a guess, I would say there is a 90% chance we will see free dining for 2010. I'm not sure what form it will take, but would … [Read more...]
Disney World Buy 4 get 3 free
Travel Dates: November 1 - December 24, 2009 and January 3 - March 27, 2010 Walt Disney World has released a new promotion that covers travel dates in 2009 and 2010. The buy 4 get 3 free promotion that was popular during much of 2009 has made a return, with a slight variation: Buy 4 get 3 free: Purchase a 7 night, 7 day vacation at a Disney moderate, deluxe or deluxe villa resort, and receive 3 nights and 3 days free. A savings of up to 45%. Buy 5 get 2 free: Purchase a 7 night, 7 day … [Read more...]
Disney World Dining Booking Window Moves to 180 Days
Starting October 27, 2009, Walt Disney World will move the booking window for Advanced Dining Reservations to 180 days, from the current 90 days. Walt Disney World resort guests will be able to book all dining reservations 180 days in advance of the day they check in, up to 10 days at a time. Non-Disney World Resort guest can make dining reservations 180 days in advance of their dining date. In addition to all restaurant reservations, all Disney resort venues will be 180 days as well, such as … [Read more...]
WDW Villa room only discounts
Travel Dates: May 26 - June 7, 2008 Walt Disney World has released specially priced room only discounts for most of the Villas resorts at Walt Disney World, only the Animal Kingdom Villas are excluded. Only the night during the Travel Dates listed above are discounted, though you can extend your trip after the travel dates, those dates outside of the travel period would not be discounted. Some Sample Rates: Saratoga Springs, studio: $204 per night Saratoga Springs, one bedroom villa: $319 … [Read more...]
Free Disney Dining 2008?
We have been hearing rumors, that we since have substantiated, that Disney World will be releasing Magic Your Way package discounts to the general public on April 10, 2008. So, I know what you are asking yourself, will this be the free dining discount everyone is hoping for, or something completely different? Since the Disney Dining Plan was introduced in 2005, Disney World has offered it for free as a "discount" during some parts of August and September each of the past three years. Here are … [Read more...]
Spring 2008 Disney VISA Room Only discounts
Travel Dates: March 30 - April 12 Disney VISA cardholders can receive specially discounted room only reservations at Walt Disney World at any of the Disney moderate resorts, or Old Key West or Saratoga Springs resorts. Pricing based on availability, and weekends nights may be higher than weekday nights. Some sample rates: Port Orleans Riverside, standard view room: $129 per night (weekday) Caribbean Beach, standard view room: $129 per night (weekday) Saratoga Springs, studio: $204 per … [Read more...]
Spring 2008 Annual Passholder discount
Travel Dates: February 14 - March 6, 2008 Walt Disney World annual passholders can book discounted room only reservations, you must check in during the travel dates listed above, and you must present a valid Annual Passport at check in in order to get the discounted price. Same Prices: Value resorts, standard rooms: $79 per night Moderates resorts, standard view room: $139 per night Animal Kingdom Lodge, standard view room: $254 per night Polynesian, garden view room: $379 per … [Read more...]