Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new winter discount for the 2026 Holiday season, giving guests even more of a reason to visit while saving them money.
The new discount comes on the heels of a slew of Resort closures impacting the overall guest experience.
Disney World Drops Hotel Rates to $99, but Guests Face a Major Catch
Walt Disney World has introduced a limited winter hotel offer starting at $99 per night, but full prepayment, no refunds, and ongoing resort renovations give guests more to consider before booking.
Walt Disney World has introduced a new hotel discount just ahead of the holiday travel season, giving vacation planners an opportunity to book select Disney Resort accommodations for as little as $99 per night.
The promotion, available beginning November 10, covers eligible stays in December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027. Four Disney hotels are participating, with rates ranging from budget-friendly standard rooms to more expensive accommodations overlooking wildlife habitats.
However, Disney’s official winter offer carries a significant restriction: Guests must pay for their entire reservation upfront, and Disney will not provide refunds or credits if their plans change.
The deal also arrives while several Walt Disney World attractions and resorts are undergoing refurbishments, creating another consideration for travelers weighing the discounted rates.
Disney World Introduces $99 Winter Resort Rates
The promotion applies to stays of at least two consecutive nights during most nights from December 13 through December 24, 2026, and most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 3 through February 25, 2027.
Four hotels are included:
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort: $99–$139 per night for a Standard Room.
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside: $199–$249 per night for a Standard Location 5th Sleeper Room.
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: $299–$349 per night for a Cars Family Suite.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: $449–$499 per night for a Savanna View Room.
All advertised rates exclude taxes. Additional charges may apply when more than two adults occupy a room.
The promotion requires a minimum two-night reservation and permits stays of up to 14 nights. Only a limited number of rooms are allocated to the offer, meaning guests cannot assume every advertised rate will be available throughout the eligible travel period.
The new promotion also differs from Disney’s previously announced hotel savings opportunities, including its Bounceback Offer for qualifying returning guests.
Disney’s New Hotel Discount Comes With a Major Financial Catch
The $99 starting rate is attractive, particularly for families considering a holiday vacation. However, the reservation conditions are considerably stricter than those associated with more flexible hotel bookings.
According to Disney, guests must pay the complete reservation balance immediately. Once booked, the reservation cannot be canceled or modified.
Disney also specifies that no refund or credit will be issued for any reason.
The restrictions extend beyond hotel accommodations. Tickets, dining plans, and other package options added to the reservation become part of the nonrefundable booking.
That creates a potentially expensive situation for travelers whose plans change unexpectedly.
At the lowest advertised rate, a two-night All-Star Sports stay would cost $198 before taxes and additional applicable charges. Guests unable to make that trip would not be entitled to recover the prepaid amount under the offer’s terms.
Theme park admission is also sold separately, meaning the advertised room price does not represent the complete cost of a Disney World vacation.
Travelers should compare the other discounts listed by Disney before accepting the nonrefundable conditions.
Two Participating Disney World Hotels Are Undergoing Renovations
The new discount arrives during an extended period of resort refurbishments across Walt Disney World.
Two participating properties, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, currently carry construction and refurbishment advisories on Disney’s official website.
At Riverside, phased guest room renovations are scheduled to continue through August 2027. The project has already produced temporary restrictions in portions of the resort.
Animal Kingdom Lodge is also undergoing refurbishment activity, including work at Jambo House expected to extend into early 2027.
Neither hotel is entirely closed because of these projects. However, guests booking the discounted rates should investigate possible construction activity, room availability, and temporary amenity restrictions during their intended travel dates.
Disney has not established any connection between the new promotion and its ongoing renovations.
Additional Disney World Closures Overlap the Discount Dates
The broader Walt Disney World refurbishment schedule could also affect guests taking advantage of the promotion.
Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is undergoing routine refurbishment, with its reopening expected in December. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is also temporarily unavailable, with its return anticipated in late spring 2027.
Meanwhile, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is undergoing its seasonal closure.
Transportation changes are another consideration.
Disney has scheduled the Disney Skyliner to remain offline from January 24 through January 30, 2027. That temporary closure directly affects guests staying at Art of Animation, one of the hotels included in the promotion.
Disney will provide complimentary bus transportation during the maintenance period, as previously detailed in Inside the Magic’s coverage of the planned Skyliner suspension.
Other projects continue across the property, with Disney World closures extending into 2028.
What Disney World Guests Should Know Before Booking
The new promotion could reduce hotel expenses for travelers whose vacation dates are already confirmed and unlikely to change.
However, the advertised savings come with a meaningful financial trade-off.
Guests should examine the total reservation price, review any relevant construction advisories, and confirm attraction and transportation availability before completing their purchase.
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort offers the lowest advertised rate, while Art of Animation provides a family-suite option. Animal Kingdom Lodge offers more expensive Savanna View accommodations.
The official promotion is now listed on Disney’s website, subject to available inventory and booking restrictions.
For guests comfortable with an irreversible financial commitment, the new rates may be worth considering. For those who need flexibility, the inability to recover prepaid costs could outweigh the potential savings.
