Disney World is a classic vacation destination for kids, families, and everyone in between. When people first start in the miles and points world, my first recommendation is to figure out WHERE you want to go first and only THEN sign up for the cards that can help get you there. In what should come as no surprise to anyone, one of the places I most often hear from people is Disney World (or Disneyland). And my initial response is that hacking Disney World is a bit harder than other vacation spots.
- You can absolutely use miles and points for your plane tickets to Disney – that’s the easy part
- Using miles and points for Disney hotels is possible, but often not advantageous. There are only 2 miles and points hotels on Disney property. The Swan and Dolphin which are both SPG hotels, but come with pretty high resort fees which make either off-property or paying cash prices more of an option
- Disney tickets are just… expensive, and there’s no real way to offset the cost. You can use Barclay Arrival points or other cashback bonuses to offset the cost but in my mind that doesn’t make it “free” (your mileage / opinion may vary)
Additionally, I’ve written a guide to 5 top Disney World tips for the budget traveler that talks about ways to save money while you’re actually at Disney
Hacking Disney World guide
There are lots of Disney World guides out there, but my friend and fellow travel blogger Dia Adams just released a copy of her ultimate Hacking Disney World guide – Disney World Hacks: Proven Tips To Save On Your Disney Vacation
Dia is one of my two go-to Disney experts (along with Leslie from Trips with Tykes) and really knows her stuff. Here is a sampling of some of the questions that you’ll get answered in this hacking Disney World guide
- What are the 12 Disney World Resorts you should avoid?
- What 6 restaurants- that don’t need reservations- should be on your short list?
- What 4 questions should you ask before you go?
- What 3 Disney World resort hacks will save you thousands?
- Where are the 2 secret Disney World outlets?
- What Disney World meal comes with free childcare?
If you’re planning on going to Disney World and you WEREN’T asking these questions, then that’s even MORE of a reason you need this book 🙂
Where to get your copy of Disney World Hacks
You can get your copy of Hacking Disney World in one of 2 places
- Directly from DisneyWorldHacks.com – regular price $12.95 but you can save $1 with coupon code CREW
- On Amazon as an e-book – no promo code but you can get 3x JetBlue points and/or use Amazon GC or other credit.
I could see either way being better depending on your individual circumstances, so I give you both options. I do receive a (small) commission either way
What are your best hacking Disney World tips? Leave them in the comments
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You can use Chase Ultimate Rewards points through their travel portal for many Disney properties. Usually if they show up on Expedia, they’ll show up on that portal so you can use points! Prices were the same as if you booked on Disney.
I just wasted 2 minutes of my time. Thanks.
“… how some people visit Disney for over 50% off”.
When I read the title of this article I actually thought that you would share how some people actually visit Disney for over 50% off. I really did. I did not think this post was an ad for a book. WOW…I am such a moron to fall for this click bait. I did not think that Dan Miller would do such a thing. Now I know better.
If it was not click bait the title would have been: “A great book on how to hack Disney”. This way I would have known that the post was about a book.
I am disgusted that you would ruin your reputation by posting a title that omits a critical piece of information. You must not be doing well to resort to such tactics.
Thanks for your concern. Following the tactics in this book can absolutely get you to Disney for over 50% off all-in.
click bait. just be honest next time. Hey spend $13 and you can save 50% off disney would have been a much more honest and appreciated headline.
disappointing article, you are better than this
That’s 5 mins of my life I’ll never get back. Where’s this 50% off?? You should be ashamed of yourself
Click bait to read an ad. Sad.
The only way to get 50% off is having the grandparents pay for 50% of the trip.
I’m not as harsh as others but yeah, this was clearly misrepresented by the title. When the only hint offered was a link to a full-priced book, I was really surprised.
You people are really rude! We have multiple trips planned to Disney with our annual passes this coming year and are using some these very tips, plus others to offset more than 50% of our Mickey tab.
If you don;t want to save money then go elsewhere, but why put down this man’s efforts to inform you of the truth.
Don’t get the book, do you own research for the same results!
Thanks Denise – I definitely agree that all (most of?) the information in the book is achievable with your own research, if you want to put in the time. Or if you don’t have the time, get the book and still save $$$