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Room-Only Discounts Announced for Fall and Early 2012

If you're looking into a WDW vacation and want a discounted room at a Disney resort, then consider these recently-released discounts from Disney.

For the fall, Disney is offering discounts on rooms for most nights starting October 30 through December 23 with the exception of the week of Thanksgiving. Here are how the savings break down:

  • 15 percent at All-Star Movies Resort and Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
  • 20 percent at other value and moderate resorts, as well as Fort Wilderness Cabins

One Day Benefit Sale Coming to Downtown Disney in November

Forget Black Friday! Looks like Downtown Disney is the place to be November 5 as it will be the site of The Benefit Sale. This one-day-only shopping event will offer some great deals to shoppers as well as benefit the Heart of Florida United Way.

Downtown Disney merchants that are participating in the Saturday sale include the World of Disney(r) Store, Tren-D, Team Mickey, Disney Days of Christmas, Once Upon A Toy, Disney Pin Traders, Mickey's Pantry, and Marketplace Fun Finds.

Disneyland Resort Hotels Offering Perks This Summer

Thinking of visiting Disneyland this summer? It's a good time to go, because Disneyland Resort hotels are offering some nice perks and discounts to guests for the summer.

First off, Disneyland Resort hotels are offering savings up to twenty-five percent for stays between June 19 and August 13. You have to book by June 18 to take advatange of the savings. For more info, check out Disneyland's website.

Upcoming Perks for Passholders

The latest edition of Mickey Monitor, a newsletter sent to Walt Disney World passholders quarterly, is out, and in it are quite a few discounts and perks geared specifically for passholders.

First, passholders heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios can visit a tent with Star Tours merchandise specifically for them. The tent will be open during every Star Wars weekend from May 20 through June 12.

25 Percent Off Dining at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Who doesn't like saving time and money, especially when it comes to dining at the Disney parks? Back by popular demand is a voucher good for 25% off of select quick-service restaurants at both Disney World and Disneyland during the busy week of April 17-23, 2011.

This week, one of the busiest in the parks, can make for long waits during peak dining times; the voucher encourages diners to eat on "off" or "down" times for lunch and dinner. The fine print? You must purchase an entree and also must eat before 11:30 a.m. for lunch or between 3:00-4:30 p.m. for dinner.

"Kids Sail Free" on Disney Cruise Line in 2011

Disney Cruise Line is offering specials on their Castaway Cay on all sailings. A magical private island full of Disney related surprises is a great way to spend your next vacation. Stops include St Maarten, St Thomas/St John, Key West, Grand Cayman and Cosumel.

Eat Free at Disney in 2011

What's better than visiting Walt Disney World? Getting your meals for free while you're there, too! For certain dates up to September 2011, guests booking a stay at Disney can receive a Dining Plan for free.

If interested, you'll need to book by December 10, 2010, and your stay must fall within one of these time frames:

January 1 -5, 9-13

January 21- February 3

February 11-17

February 25 - March 3

May 27 - June 2

August 19 - September 29

Book a Disney Stay, Get a Gift Card

Planning and going to Disney World is fun; getting a gift card for booking your vacation is like icing on the cake. If you're planning a Disney trip for the fall of 2010 or early 2011, you could be eligible for a Disney gift card.

If you book a five night, five day vacation through the Walt Disney Travel Company during certain dates, then you can be set to receive a Disney gift card. If you book a stay at a Value resort, you can get a $200 gift card. A Moderate resort stay will get you a $300 gift card and a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort stay will nab you a $500 gift card.

General Public Fall & Winter Disney World Discounts

If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World for the fall or winter of 2010, you may be able to cash in on some discounts. Recently, Disney World announced savings on rooms for certain dates through the end of this year and early into 2011.

Guests can save 25% at Disney Value Resorts and the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Disney Moderate Resorts and the Grand Floridian Resorts see a 30% savings. Other Disney Deluxe Resorts and the Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts can be had at a 40% savings.

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10 Top Money Saving Tips For Walt Disney World

No matter what size our budget, we all look for ways to save a little money at Walt Disney World. Whether Guests are trying to lower out outgoing costs or pack even more fun into a budget for the same amount of money, tips and tricks for the dollar conscious are some of the most frequent questions we get asked. Here's 10 Top Tips for making the most of your money at Walt Disney World.

Hit the Links on Vacation With Walt Disney World Golf

Did you know that for many Disney guests, playing a round of golf has been a vacation tradition since the resort opened in 1971? It's not uncommon to find fans of the Disney Courses who have come down for the weekend just to hit the links. Walt Disney World Golf offers several challenging courses are lead by Arnold Palmer's vision and management, including the famous Magnolia course, home to a Mickey shaped sand-trap on the 6th hole.

Downtown Disney Hotels - What You Need To Know

If you've been to the Downtown Disney area you've seen the hotels. Maybe you've stayed at one or all of them. Or maybe you're wondering if it's worth it to say "off property." While we can't tell you where to stay, we can tell you that the Downtown Disney area hotels have enough magical amenities that they're worth considering for your next trip.

Disney Rewards Visas by Chase Offer Savings & Fun Rewards

The "Disney Rewards Visa Card" is a handy little credit card completely sprinkled with pixie dust, but it's not the only choice that Chase offers when you're looking for rewards with a little more magic. Right now you can earn a $100 Disney Gift card after you spend $500 within the first 3 months from opening a "Disney Premier Visa Card." Who doesn't like saving money on all things Disney?

Hiring a Car in Orlando

Though many guests coming to Walt Disney World and staying on property opt to use Disney's Magical Express for their transportation needs, sometimes it's easier and more convenient to hire a car and take a limo. I am a particular fan of using town cars for my transportation needs when a bus just doesn't cut it.

Disney Vacation Club

The Disney Vacation Club is a great way to own a piece of Disney and get to stay at some incredible resorts. DVC is Disney's version of a vacation ownership program where members buy in at a certain number of points and then have the flexibility to travel where and when they want.

While most people are probably already familiar with DVC there are probably at least few that aren't (don't worry I didn't know a whole lot either.) So I set out to learn a little more about the DVC and share it with you all!

Disney on a Budget: Dining Discounts

Going to Disney World and trying to save money but worried you will have to give up your favorite eats? Not to worry we have compiled a list of dining discounts for you so that you can save money and enjoy your favorite Disney restaurants at the same time!

5 tips to save money in Disney World

Who doesn't want to save a buck on their Disney World vacation? While sometimes it seems like prices can really add up, there are some great ways to keep extra spending under control during your trip.

Disney World annual pass

Are you ready to take the Disney World Annual Pass plunge? Or are you already a loyal Annual Passholder?

Couponing in the Disney World area

Harness the power of online coupons and group buying to get discounts at restaurants and shops on or near Disney World property.