Major Room Discounts Coming for Early Summer and Late Spring 2025

[Andrew25]

With the exception of a handful onsite resorts, there's no real benefit to staying within the bubble for the price point WDW wants. Art of Animation (as an example) is priced competitively with the Gaylord Palms... and we all know which one is the better resort. Only advantage is the transportation, but playing around with dates you can take into account parking/Uber costs and it'll be cheaper.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It sounds like a win for guests. So… be desperate, please!

Holy crap! We’ve all been losing for a solid decade

Yeah…that’s what comes out in the wash…

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If they fill the resorts, they figure they don't need to give away the LL.

Because that's what Disney Theme Parks are about now. Paid LL above all else.

That’s what our data tracker on the ground seems to be saying…

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

With the exception of a handful onsite resorts, there's no real benefit to staying within the bubble for the price point WDW wants. Art of Animation (as an example) is priced competitively with the Gaylord Palms... and we all know which one is the better resort. Only advantage is the transportation, but playing around with dates you can take into account parking/Uber costs and it'll be cheaper.

I do wonder how the “off property” patterns have shifted these last few years?

You mean to tell me that these prices people are staying in a vrbo or La Quinta on I-drive and streaming in to pay up with consistency?

I have a hard time believing that it’s the case

 

[HauntedPirate]

I do wonder how the “off property” patterns have shifted these last few years?

You mean to tell me that these prices people are staying in a vrbo or La Quinta on I-drive and streaming in to pay up with consistency?

I have a hard time believing that it’s the case

There are several vacation villa complexes close to WDW that offer massive accommodations with amenities. They can easily handle multiple families, allowing them to spread the costs out and not break the bank, plus it allows those families to visit the parks on their schedule, not Josh and Jeff's. Sadly, I cannot find the links I had to a few in the area. One was offering up to *9* bedroom villas which included a private pool, kids play area, theater room...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There are several vacation villa complexes close to WDW that offer massive accommodations with amenities. They can easily handle multiple families, allowing them to spread the costs out and not break the bank, plus it allows those families to visit the parks on their schedule, not Josh and Jeff's. Sadly, I cannot find the links I had to a few in the area. One was offering up to *9* bedroom villas which included a private pool, kids play area, theater room...

Oh there is definitely a market for the parties of 27…no doubt

The one thing you can be assured of is Orlando completely outbuilding demand and creating a glut…what’s that place that backs up to DAKL?

I was thinking more those that don’t travel with an entire zip code…the “nookular” family?

I’m wondering if that demo - once the backbone - actually really exists now?

 

[Nubs70]

Discounts are like throwing bags of money out of the plane to keep the landing gear out of the trees.

 

[Batman'sParents]

35% would get yacht club $475 a night

I WISH I was joking

Even cast only get half off.

 

[willtravel]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Epic Universe opening spring 2025?

 

[GhostHost1000]

I wonder if this has anything to do with Epic Universe opening spring 2025?

You serious Clark?

 

[CarolinaSoprano]

35% would get yacht club $475 a night

I WISH I was joking

You are correct Sir! I have a room booked at Yacht in July using the military discount at 35% off. Standard resort view at $477 a night....

 

[nickys]

Oh there is definitely a market for the parties of 27…no doubt

The one thing you can be assured of is Orlando completely outbuilding demand and creating a glut…what’s that place that backs up to DAKL?

I was thinking more those that don’t travel with an entire zip code…the “nookular” family?

I’m wondering if that demo - once the backbone - actually really exists now?

Yes it does.

Those gated complexes within a 30 minute radius cater for regular families too. 4 bedroom villas with private pool, plus the “club house” and amenities.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yes it does.

Those gated complexes within a 30 minute radius cater for regular families too. 4 bedroom villas with private pool, plus the “club house” and amenities.

My question is more how many “off property” traditional family groups are entering the compound each day? If Disney can’t fill its rooms - which it cannot…BS aside - what’s the off property market look like?

It is hard to gauge…there really is no answer…just a poll question

This is the stuff that spins my wheels…not buying line skips or asking “how magical is port?”

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You are correct Sir! I have a room booked at Yacht in July using the military discount at 35% off. Standard resort view at $477 a night....

I love Y&B…but yikes

Want me to start a go fund me for ya?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Even cast only get half off.

I have no idea what “Batman’s parents” means…but I’m laughing my butt off

 

[bwr827]

With the exception of a handful onsite resorts, there's no real benefit to staying within the bubble for the price point WDW wants. Art of Animation (as an example) is priced competitively with the Gaylord Palms... and we all know which one is the better resort. Only advantage is the transportation, but playing around with dates you can take into account parking/Uber costs and it'll be cheaper.

There is more to the bubble, starting with the actual bubble. The outside world disappears, in my experience.

But we do give up quality of accommodation in order to afford it, sadly.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There is more to the bubble, starting with the actual bubble. The outside world disappears, in my experience.

But we do give up quality of accommodation in order to afford it, sadly.

The rub is that “bubble” has changed greatly over time

If you line up what a stay actually looked like in 5 year increments over time…it would be eye opening

Those of us that go back are in a way “cursed” by it.

 

[CarolinaSoprano]

I love Y&B…but yikes

Want me to start a go fund me for ya?

To make it worse I have 2 rooms booked. One for my son who is bringing his girlfriend to propose. I love this girl otherwise this would NOT be happening LOL!

 

[Andrew25]

There is more to the bubble, starting with the actual bubble. The outside world disappears, in my experience.

But we do give up quality of accommodation in order to afford it, sadly.

Yes, there's still the advantage of escaping the real world... but Disney has raised prices so much that you can probably spend the same amount on a 2nd visit if you choose a offsite resort.

If you're visiting the parks, I'd personally rather save money on hotel accommodations and either spend/save for a 2nd visit or purchase more F&B/merch within the parks.

 

[monothingie]

I have a very strong feeling that you're going to see a lot of love thrown to AP Holders and Florida Residents, with also an emphasis on getting guests who've moved past Disney to come back. (Now that they desperately need us)

Keep in mind that Room Discounts and free dining are the smallest levers to pull.

My guess is that it's not going to move the needle and bigger things are going to get pulled.