Cheap Walt Disney World Family Vacation Deals
By Nancy Schretter, Editor
There are lots of great ways to save on family vacations at Walt Disney World this year. If you're planning on travel to Orlando to take the kids to see Minnie and Mickey, check out these great Walt Disney World family vacation bargains:
#1. Buy 4, Get 3 Free
This offer is one of the best Walt Disney World deals we've seen over the last decade. Guests who buy a four-night/four-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company "Magic Your Way" hotel and ticket package for stays most nights from April 27 to May 18, May 23 to June 6, and from June 22 to August 15 will receive three extra nights of hotel accommodations and three more days added to their theme park tickets for free.
As a bonus, guests booking this package for arrivals at Disney's Old Key West Resort or Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa from April 27 to May 18, May 23 to June 6, and from June 22 to August 15, 2009 will receive a $100 gift Disney Gift Card to splurge on merchandise, dining, or other Disney fun.
With this special offer, a family of four can get a 7-night stay at a Disney Value Resort and a 7-day Magic Your Way base ticket for each family member for as little as $1,375. The package can be booked now through March 29, 2009.
The number of packages allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets are valid for one theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Other restrictions and stipulations apply. For more information and details on this special offer, visit www.disneyworld.com/3free, call Disney at 407-934-7639, or contact your favorite travel agent. If you're interested in a package that includes airfare, both AirTran Airways and JetBlue offer packages that include air tickets as well as the rest of the "Buy 4, Get 3 Free" deal.
#2. Stay and Play Free On Your Birthday
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is helping guests celebrate their birthday with a free night. In addition, everyone who visits Walt Disney World Resorts on their birthday can get in free - making this an extra special celebration event.
Any guest who books at least a three-night stay over their birthday will receive their birthday night free. As an added celebratory gesture, birthday guests who dine at one of the resort’s signature restaurants during their stay will receive a complimentary cake prepared by the resort’s executive pastry chef and only two-time world pastry champion Laurent Branlard. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s signature restaurants include the celebrity chef venue Todd English’s bluezoo, the football-themed, award-winning Shula’s Steak House and the acclaimed Il Mulino New York Trattoria.
Located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort – where this year guests can enjoy a free theme park ticket on their birthday – the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is an ideal place to stay when celebrating a birthday of any age. Visitors can indulge in meals at the resort’s 17 restaurants and lounges, participate in a character dining experience, be pampered at the luxurious Mandara Spa, stay active with nearby championship golf, tennis and mini-golf and enjoy special Disney benefits which include complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Attractions, and the Extra Magic Hours benefit in which each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens one hour early or remains open up to three hours after regular Park closing time.
Guests can find out more information or reserve their “Celebrate Your Birthday” package by calling 1-888-828-8850 or visiting www.swandolphin.com/offers. Guests must bring valid ID including proof of birth date. This offer is valid through December 31, 2009, and is based upon availability.
#3. Let The Airlines Give You Free Nights And Free Admission Days
If you can't stay at Walt Disney World for 7 nights, many airlines are offering special package deals that include airfare plus a varying number of free nights and free admission days. Carriers that offer these vacation packages include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. Book by March 29, 2009 for travel by August 15, and make sure to shop around for the best deal.
#4. Military Families Get 20% Off At Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels
With its "Celebrate the U.S. Military" offer, both active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can receive 20% off the best available room rate at all seven of the Downtown Disney Resort Area member hotels throughout 2009, when booking directly. Restrictions and blackout dates apply, and this discount may not be combined with any other offer.
The Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels include the Best Western, Doubletree Guest Suites, the Regal Sun Resort, Hilton, Royal Plaza, and the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. The Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels are located on Disney property and are within walking distance of some of the area's best shopping, dining and entertainment. In addition, guests staying at these "Official Walt Disney World" hotels receive special perks not available at hotels outside of the Disney Resort, such as:
* The ability to purchase Disney tickets at their hotel
* Complimentary transportation to all four Disney theme parks, two of Disney's water parks and Downtown Disney
* Advanced tee times at all four Disney golf courses
* Availability of priority seating arrangements for Disney dinner shows and theme park restaurants
* Discounts at selected area restaurants, attractions and stores
* Disney Extra Magic Hours (at selected hotels)
This offer is available throughout 2009, but restrictions and blackout dates apply. To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.DowntownDisneyHotels.com.
#5. Get In Free On Your Birthday
As part of Disney's "Celebration Vacation" promotion, everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free.
With all there is to do in Disney parks, families can tailor their celebration with favorite attractions, favorite characters and special experiences. At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can add on to their special celebration fun, choosing from more than 200 experiences ranging from breathtaking (magical fireworks cruises, sunrise safaris, diving the depths with undersea creatures) to mirth-making (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, character dining, kids' pirate adventures). Other wild experiences include trail riding, bass fishing, water skiing, and parasailing.
To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World theme parks on your birthday in 2009, make sure to bring a valid ID including proof of birth date. Guests can get more details and start the process by registering their birthdays at www.disneyparks.com. For more information or to book a Disney "Celebration Vacation," call 407/W-DISNEY, contact your favorite travel agent, or visit www.disneyparks.com.
#6. Family Members Get In Free On Your Birthday, Too
Taking Disney's "Celebration Vacation" promotion one step further, families renting one of Imagine Vacation Homes' professionally managed vacation homes for a minimum of 5 nights will receive one free Disney park ticket for each eligible accompanying immediate family member. Alternatively, guests can receive $50 per eligible family member towards a Disney Magic Your Way multi-day park ticket. Rental rates start as low as $119 per night for a 3-bedroom home in the Orlando area with a private pool.
The Imagine Vacation Homes’ “Celebration Vacation” deal requires that one family member bring valid ID, including proof of birthday occurring during their stay. Also, only immediate family members (i.e. mother, father and children under age 21) staying in the same rental unit are entitled to one free ticket per person and valid proof of relationship is required.
This offer expires on December 31, 2009 and terms and restrictions apply. For more information, visit www.imaginevacationhomes.com or call 1-866-535-7843.
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