New Year, New Magic: These Walt Disney World Special Offers Could Make 2026 the Perfect Time to Book

Ring In the New Year with a Walt Disney World Vacation!

If ringing in the new year has you dreaming about a 2026 Walt Disney World vacation, Disney just gave planners plenty of reasons to start pricing things out now. From deep hotel discounts to free dining for kids and specially priced tickets, there are currently multiple special offers available across Walt Disney World Resort that could add up to serious savings depending on how and when you travel.

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Florida residents are getting some of the strongest deals on the table right now, with savings of up to 30 percent on rooms this spring. These discounts apply to stays most nights from February 22 through April 30, 2026, and slightly lower savings for most Sunday through Thursday stays from January 4 through February 19, 2026.

A wide range of resorts are included, from Deluxe favorites like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, down through Moderate and Value resorts such as Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and the All Star Resorts. Campsites at Fort Wilderness are also included at select discount levels, making this one of the most flexible resident offers Disney has rolled out in a while.

Families planning to travel in 2026 should also take note of the return of the Free Dining Plan for kids ages 3 to 9. When you book a Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a Disney resort hotel and a dining plan for guests ages 10 and up, kids in the same room receive a dining plan at no additional cost. With food prices continuing to climb, this perk alone could significantly reduce trip costs for families, especially for longer stays.

For military families, Disney is once again offering specially priced theme park tickets for 2026. The Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket allows eligible guests to visit through December 18, 2026, with Park Hopper options starting at $499 plus tax. Shorter length Military Salute Tickets are also available in 4, 5, and 6 day options, all with Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus upgrades. These tickets come with blockout dates in late March and late November, but remain one of the best per-day ticket values Disney offers all year.

Water park fans have another budget-friendly option thanks to the Disney Water Park Seasonal Pass, priced at $89 plus tax for guests ages 10 and up. The pass is valid through May 9, 2026, with limited spring blockout dates, and includes bonus perks like a round of mini golf and discounts on cabana-style rentals. With Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon open through February 14, 2026, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopening February 15, this pass pairs nicely with spring travel plans.

Guests looking to bundle everything together will want to pay attention to the room and ticket package offer that can save up to $250 per night on a 4 night, 4 day or longer stay. This deal applies to travel from January 4 through July 25, 2026, with the highest savings concentrated at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Moderate and Value Resorts are also included at lower nightly savings, making this a strong option for guests who want predictable pricing on both lodging and tickets.

Annual Passholders are not being left out either. Passholders can save up to 35 percent on rooms for select spring 2026 stays, with discounts covering Deluxe, Moderate, Value, and select Disney Vacation Club resorts. These offers mirror the Florida resident structure but with slightly higher maximum savings, reinforcing the value of holding an Annual Pass if Disney trips are already a regular part of your year.

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Rounding out the current deals is a special spring ticket offer for Disney+ subscribers enrolled in Disney+ Perks. This 3 Day, 3 Park ticket starts at $109 per day and allows one visit each to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While Magic Kingdom is excluded, no park reservations are required, making it an easy add on for shorter trips or adults focused on festivals and headliner attractions.

Between room discounts, free dining for kids, military savings, and flexible ticket options, Disney’s early 2026 lineup of special offers makes this an ideal moment to start planning. Availability is limited across most promotions, but for guests ready to turn New Year’s resolutions into park days, the timing could not be better.

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