Possibly the most cost-effective time to visit Walt Disney World in recent memory
Normally budget-conscious travelers and those that really hate heat and crowds avoid the summer months at Disney World. However, sometimes Disney throws out some enticing offers.
This year, Disney launched a collection of offers aimed at making the summer season more affordable, particularly for families with kids. These include:
- 50% off kids tickets: Tickets for kids between ages three and nine are 50% off for stays of three days or longer, beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025.
- Free food: If you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) package at select Disney Resort hotels with a Park Hopper ticket option, you’ll get a Disney Dining Plan at no additional charge. The offer applies to visits on select dates from June 29 through Dec. 22, 2025. Normally, Disney Dining Plans cost about $100 per adult and $30 per child per day.
- 30% off select Walt Disney World hotels: Certain Disney Resort hotel rooms for visits beginning Aug. 1 through Oct. 11, 2025 will be 30% off.
Other ongoing Disney ticket deals include free admission to a Disney water park for Disney Resort hotel guests on their check-in day, good through the end of 2025.
August is the second cheapest month for prices on Walt Disney World tickets, and September, which is mostly considered summer is the cheapest month to go.
December is usually pricey, due to being a popular time for Christmas festivities. Spring break and October (when you can experience Halloween at Disney) are also relatively expensive times to visit.
Three major entertainment additions are also set to premiere this summer:
Disney Starlight, a brand-new nighttime parade, will debut at Magic Kingdom. Featuring characters from “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more, it marks Disney World’s first new nighttime parade in nearly a decade.
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings Ariel’s story to life with new sets and special effects, and debuts on May 27, 2025.
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, also at Hollywood Studios, lets the audience decide which villain got the rawest deal in this delightfully dark stage show. And also debuts on May 27, 2025.
So, summer 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most fun and cost-effective times to visit Walt Disney World in recent memory.
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