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A Complete Guide To Disney Cast Member Discounts

Working in the  Most Magical Place on Earth means Cast Members get to make magic for Disney guests all day!

And sometimes, they can get to experience some magic themselves (and by “magic,” we mean discounts).

Cast Members work HARD all day long, and sometimes those days are super LONG, so we’re glad they get to have a little extra magic in their lives because it wouldn’t be Disney without them!

Here is a full list of everywhere you can get a Cast Member Discount at Disney World.

For the most up-to-date information, check your Cast Member Hub log-in on discount offers and availability. Discounts may be subject to block-out dates, limitations, and may vary in discount amount. To qualify for discounts, you must be a current, active, or retired Cast Member. Cast Members will need to show their Walt Disney World Cast or Operating Participant ID when they’re checking out to take advantage of any applicable discounts. When in doubt, be sure to ask if a CM discount is available upon checkout.

Merchandise Store Discounts

• Usually 20% off at Disney-owned/operated stores
• All Magic Kingdom shops (only 10% at Sunglasses shop)
• All stores at EPCOT (discount varies by store, but a majority follow the 20% cast discount, including any shops that serve food, such as Karamell Kuche in Germany)
• All stores at Animal Kingdom
• All stores in Hollywood Studios
• ShopDisney app or website
• Cast Connections on Walt Disney World Property
• Shops and kiosks at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney offer discounts ranging from 10%-35% off.

Resort Discounts

• Up to 50% off for Cast Members. You (the Cast Member) have to be staying in the room in order to get 50% off.
• Up to 40% off for friends and family. You don’t have to stay in the room in order to get the discount.
• Up to 50% off at Aulani in Hawaii

Dining Discounts

Save anywhere between 10-20% at most Disney World  and Disneyland restaurants, including Disney Springs and Downtown Disney.

Park Ticket Discounts

Cast Members can get discounted park tickets for your guests from any Company D location. This is a perfect option for anyone who doesn’t have (or want to use) any guest passes.

• 10% off any Disney World tickets from Company D
• Discounted tickets for Sea World and Busch Gardens only at Company D

Tours & Recreation

• Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom: 50% off tickets for cast members after 11:30 am (regular price is $189). Must be booked in advance.
• Backstage Magic Tour: 35% off for cast members (regular price is $249)
• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour: 50% off for cast members (regular price is $79)
• Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour: 50% off for cast members (regular price is $55)
• Dolphins in Depth: 50% off for cast members on Tuesday-Thursday (regular price is $199)
• EPCOT Dive Quest: 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday if you’re dive certified (regular price is $175)
• EPCOT Seas Aqua Tour: 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday (regard price is $140)
• Behind the Seeds at EPCOT: Free. Must sign up at their desk by Soarin 20 minutes prior.
• Backstage Safari at Animal Kingdom: 50% off (regular price is $72)
• Fishing: 15% off the regular price of the 2 hour excursion for the Guided Bass Fishing Excursions and Bass Nitro Fishing Excursions at select Disney World marinas.
• Mini Golf: 50% off you and your 3 guests for all four courses at Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens. (block out dates apply)
• Jellyrolls: 50% off cover change (Mon-Fri) and free entry Sundays
• Wyland Galleries of Florida – 10-15% off jewelry and 20-35% off fine art
• Spa treatments; Get 15% off the non-discounted price of select 50 minutes or longer spa or salon service for you and up to the number of persons in your package (hand and foot treatments excluded; age restrictions apply).

Fort Wilderness Recreation Rental Discounts

• Up to 50% off Standard Bike rentals
• Up to 50% off the Wilderness Back Trail Adventure
• Up to 50% off Canoe Rentals
• Up to 50% off Horseback Trail Rides
• Up to 50% off Kayak Rentals

Disney Cruise Line

Cast Members may receive reduced rates on select Disney Cruise Line voyages. Rates vary per sailing, and they only apply for select dates, but stateroom rates can be as low as $80 a night per person on 7-night Caribbean sailings. Just check on the Hub for more accurate pricing, and sailing information, and to book your cruise using your discount.

Adventures by Disney

Cast Members and their friends and family get discounts for almost all tours by Adventures by Disney. Block-out dates do apply. Check the Hub for more details.

Miscellaneous Discounts

• Best Friends Pet Care – 20% off boarding, 10% off grooming
• Car Care Center – 10% off the price of all services and tires for sale
• Ricoh Business Centers – 25% off merchandise and business center

Special Occasions

• Fairytale Weddings: special discount of up to 50% for your wedding. Must be booked years in advanced. Block-out dates may apply.
• Disney Honeymoon Registry: compliments registry setup and planning for couples planning a Disney honeymoon.
• Disney Floral and Gifts: 10% off for cast.

Always be sure to check your Cast Member account hub for the latest updates on these and other discounts you may qualify for. This is just a summary of the discounts available in the Disney Parks. There are other corporate discounts that Cast Members may also take advantage of to help make their lives a little easier.

We are so grateful for the magic and energy the Cast Members bring to the parks and to every Disney experience and glad Disney provides them discounts to help make a little magic for them!

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Disney Cast Member Discounts (2024)

Last updated on Jun 6, 2024 by Adam Bryan . This post may contain affiliate links.

Yeah it may sound selfish, but let’s be honest, some of the best things about working for a great company are the perks.

Whether if it’s getting super discounted Disney Cruises and hotel room rates or getting ridiculous holiday merchandise and restaurant discounts , you are guaranteed to save a lot of money just by flashing your company ID (blue ID).

Below, you’ll find the complete listing of all the Disney Cast Member discounts you can take advantage of both on and off-property, as well as some that you can receive at other locations across the U.S.

So with that being said, let’s get started with the savings !

Disney Cast Member Discounts

Here are all the discounts that you can take advantage of when you’re a Disney Cast Member across Walt Disney property as well as many locations off-property:

Merchandise and Store Discounts

Here are all the locations where you can take advantage of a merchandise discount at Walt Disney World. This discount is usually 20% and applies to everything (including Pandora) except for the canvas paintings.

• Shop Disney Parks app : 20% off purchase using the app and adding your main gate to your profile. Directions can be found at the Hub.
• Cast Connections : Receive 20% and more off your purchase at Cast Connections
• All stores at Magic Kingdom (Sunglasses shop is only 10%)
• All stores at Epcot (discount varies by country but a majority follow the 20% cast discount including any shops that serve food such as Karamell Kuche in Germany)
• All stores at Hollywood Studios
• All stores at Animal Kingdom
• ShopDisney app or website
• Certain shops and kiosks in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney ranging from 10% to 35% off

Resort Discounts

As a cast member you get a really hefty resort discount at Disney for both yourself and your friends and family.

• Up to 50% off for Cast Members. You (the Cast Member) have to be staying in the room in order to get 50% off.
• Up to 40% off for friends and family. You don’t have to stay in the room in order to get the discount.
• Up to 50% off at Aulani in Hawaii along with discounts on food at the resort .

Dining Discounts

With just your company ID, you’ll be able to take advantage of some great restaurant and dining discounts across many restaurants on Walt Disney World property including all resorts, parks, water parks, and more.

• B = breakfast
• Br = brunch

40% off Table Service Restaurants

• Cape May Cafe (D)
• Garden Grill Restaurant (L,D)
• Olivia’s Cafe (Br, D)
• Sebastian’s Bistro (D)
• Steakhouse 71 (B, L)
• The Diamond Horshoe (L,D)
• The Turf Club Bar and Grill (D)
• Tiffins Restaurant (L,D)
• Trattoria al Forno (B,D)

Since there are so many 20% off cast member dining discounts to list, we went ahead and compiled them on a separate page that you can easily save or print for future references.

( Or click here for Cast Member Dining Discounts )

Disney Cruise Line Discounts

Here’s the Disney Cruise Line cast member discount that you can take advantage of on select dates:

• Reduced rates : Rates vary per sailing and they only apply for select dates but if you catch it right you can get rooms for as low as $80 a night per person on 7-Night Caribbean sailings. Just check on the Hub for more accurate pricing, sailing information, and to book your cruise using your discount.

Adventures by Disney

Cast Members and their friends and family get amazing discounts for almost all tours by Adventures by Disney. Block-out dates do apply. Check the Hub for more details.

Theme Park Ticket Discounts

You can actually get cheap park tickets for your guests from any Company D location. This is a perfect option for anyone who doesn’t have (or want to use) any guest passes.

• 10% off any Disney World tickets from Company D
• Discounted tickets for Sea World and Busch Gardens only at Company D

Tours and Recreation Discounts

Here are all the discounts you get for tours and recreational activities:

• Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom : 50% off tickets for cast members after 11:30 am (regular price is $189). Must be booked 2 weeks in advance.
• Backstage Magic Tour : 35% off for cast members (regular price is $249)
• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour : 50% off for cast members (regular price is $129-$149)
• Dolphins in Depth : 50% off for cast members on Tuesday-Thursday (regular price is $209)
• Epcot Dive Quest : 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday if you’re dive certified (regular price is $229 – $249)
• Epcot Seas Aqua Tour : 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday (regard price is $140)
• Behind the Seeds at Epcot : 50% off
• Fishing : 15% off the regular price of the 2 hour excursion for the Guided Bass Fishing Excursions and Bass Nitro Fishing Excursions at select WDW marinas. Excursions include fishing equipment, rod, reel, shiners, artificial bait, non-alcoholic beverages and a 1 year membership to B.A.S.S (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society).
• Water Equipment at Sammy Duvall’s : 10% off the regular price of all activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing trips at Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Center located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Fort Wilderness Recreation Rental Discounts

Here are all of the discounts you can get at Fort Wilderness:

• Up to 50% off Standard Bike rentals
• Up to 50% off the Wilderness Back Trail Adventure
• Up to 50% off Canoe Rentals
• Up to 50% off Horseback Trail Rides
• Up to 50% off Kayak Rentals

Disney Springs Discounts

Here are all the discounts you can take advantage of at Disney Springs:

Marketplace

• 4Rivers Cantina Barbaco a – 20% discount off food & non-alcoholic beverage
• Arribas Brothers – 20%-35% off
• Basin – 15%
• Bowes Signature Candles  – 10% off
• Earl of Sandwich – 15%
• East Crater Ventures – 10%
• Enjoy Your Face – $1.00 off regular priced face painting
• Florida Games – 25%
• Ghirardelli – 20%
• Initial Rings – 10%
• Just Plumerias – 10%
• Happy Hound – 25% off “Do It Yourself” name collar & charms
• Lefty’s – 25% off dribble mug
• Rainforest Café  – 20% off F&B; 20%-35% discount off merchandise
• Spice and Tea Exchange – 10% excluding accessories
• SJM Enterprises – 10%
• Starbucks at Marketplace – 10%
• The Lego Store – 10%
• T-REX – 20% off F&B; 20%-35% discount off merchandise
• Wetzel’s Pretzels – 20%

The Landing

• Chapels Hats – 15%
• Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – 20% off F&B before and after 4-10 pm; 20%-35% discount off merchandise
• Cookes of Dublin – 20%
• Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC – 10%
• Enzo’s Hideaway – 20%
• Havaianas – 20%
• Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante – 20%
• Morimoto Asia – 20% off table service, lunch only
• Oakley – 10%
• Paddlefish – 20%
• Paradiso 37 – 20%
• Pizza Ponte – 20%
• Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant – 20%
• Rinse Bath and Body – 15%
• Sanuk – 20%
• Savannah Bee Company – 15%
• STK Orlando – 15%
• Sublime Gifts – 15%
• Swings n’ Thing s – 15%
• Tea Traders Café by Joffrey’s – 20%
• Terralina Crafted Italian – 20%
• The Edison – 20%
• Vivoli il Gelato – 20%
• Wine Bar George – 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverage
• Wondermade – 20%

Town Center

• Alex and Ani  – 20%
• American Threads – 10%
• Anthropologie – 10%
• Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza – 10%
• Coach – 10%
• Columbia Sportswear – 20%
• Edward Beiner – 25%
• Francesca’s – 15%
• Free People – 10%
• Frontera Cocina – 20%
• Johnny Was – 15%
• Johnston & Murphy – 10%
• Kate Spade – 10%
• Kendra Scott – 10%
• Kiehl’s  – 10%
• Lacoste – 10%
• Levi’s – 15%
• Lilly Pulitzer – 20%
• L’Occitane en Provence – 15%
• Luxury of Time – 10% off watches, 20% off non-branded jewelry.
• MAC Cosmetics – 15%
• Na Hoku – 10%
• Origins – 15%
• Orlando Harley-Davidson  – 20%
• Pandora   Jewelry– 20%
• Planet Hollywood Observatory  – 20% off F&B; 20%-35% discount off merchandise
• Ron Jon Surf Shop – 20%
• Sperry – 20%
• Sprinkles – 10%
• Stance – 25%
• Sugarboo – 15%
• Superdry – 15%
• Swings n’ Things – 15%
• The Coca-Cola Store – 20% non-alcoholic beverages and merchandise
• The Polite Pig – 10%
• Tommy Bahama – 10%
• Under Armour  – 10%
• UNIQLO – 10% on selected items
• UNOde50 – 20%
• Vera Bradley – 15%
• Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill – 10%
• Aerophile – 20%
• AMC Disney Springs  – 30% after 4 p.m. (Restrictions may apply, call 1-888-AMC-4Fun)
• Chicken Guy – 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverage
• Crossroads at House of Blues  – 20% F&B
• Curl   by Sammy Duvall – 20% off merchandise; 10% off eyewear and watches
• Fit2Run  – 10%
• Haagen-Dazs – 20%
• House of Blues – 20%
• House of Blues Gear Shop – 25% merchandise (excluding concert tickets)
• Jaleo by José Andrés – 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. – close (11 p.m. or 12 a.m.)
• Pepe by José Andrés  – 20% available all day, every day of the week
• Joffrey’s – 20%
• Pelé Soccer – 10%
• Splitsville – 20% off bowling Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm
• Starbucks at West Side – 10%
• Sunglass Icon at Sunglass Hut – 10%
• Sunshine Churro Carts – 20%
• Yesake – 20%

Carts and Kiosk’s (various locations throughout Disney World)

• Annalisa – 10%
• Bowes Signature Candles – 10%
• Florida Games – 25% off Train and Carousel at Disney Springs
• Gem Creations – 20%
• Initial Rings – 10%
• Just Plumerias – 10%
• Sunglass Hut – 10% off
• Swings n’ Things – 15% off

Disney Mini Golf

Here are the cast member discounts for Disney’s mini golf courses:

• 50% off you and your 3 guest for all 4 courses at Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens.

Disney’s Boardwalk Discounts

Besides getting a 20% discount on food at the Boardwalk Bakery, Trattoria al Forno, and the Pizza Window, you also can get a discount at Jellyrolls.

• Jellyrolls : 50% off cover change (Mon-Fri) and free entry Sundays
• Wyland Galleries of Florid a – 10-15% off jewelry and 20-35% off fine art

Disney World Water Parks

• complimentary self admission for Florida CMs to both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
• 50% off additional tickets for up to 3 guests

Disney World Tours

• Disney’s Key to the Kingdom (Magic Kingdom) – 50% off when you book by calling 407-WDW-PLAY
• Savor the Savanna (Animal Kingdom) – 15% off when you 407-WDW-PLAY
• Wild Africa Trek (Animal Kingdom) – 50% off when you call 407-WDW-PLAY

Walt Disney World Recreation

• Standard Bikes – 50% off
• Wilderness Back Trail Adventure (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground ) – 50% off when you call 407-WDW-PLAY
• Canoe Rentals (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground) – 50% off
• Horseback Trail Rides (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground) – 50% off when you call 407-WDW-PLAY
• Kayak Rentals (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground) – 50% off

Disney Spa Discounts

Get 15% off the non-discounted price of select 50 minutes or longer spa or salon service for you and up to the number of persons in your package (hand and foot treatments excluded; age restrictions apply). For reservations and locations call 407-WDW-SPAS or 407-939-7727.

Here’s where the Disney cast member spa discount applies:

• Senses – A Disney Spa at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
• Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
• The Ivy Trellis (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort)
• La Vida Health Club ( Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)
• Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)
• Ship Shape Massage-Salon-Fitness (Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts)
• Olympiad Fitness Center (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
• Sturdy Branches Health Club (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
• Casa De Belleza (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)

Walt Disney World Resort Area CM Discounts

• Best Friends Pet Care – 20% off boarding, 10% off grooming
• Car Care Center – 10% off the price of all services and tires for sale
• Ricoh Business Centers – 25% off merchandise and business center

Special Occasion Discounts

Here are some special discounts you can also take advantage to help you plan and celebrate any special occasion:

• Fairytale Weddings : discount varies
• Disney Honeymoon Registry : compliments registry setup and planning for couples planning a Disney honeymoon.
• Disney Floral and Gifts : 10% off for cast.

Corporate Discounts

• Bakery Tour – 205 off entire order at any Southern California Boudin SF location
• Citizen Watch – 15% off site wide (code can be found on The HUB)
• Corkcicle – 15% off at checkout (code can be found on The HUB)
• Car Rental – special rates at Alamo, Enterprise, and National when you visit castmember.rentalcar.com
• H2O+ – use the code CAST2020 to get 15% off site wide
• Lifeproof – 25% off site wide (link can be found on The HUB)
• Joffrey’s – 20% off all items in WDW excluding alcohol, and 20% off all online purchases
• Speedway – 10% off on all food, fountain drinks coffee, and MTC sandwiches at all WDW locations

Off-Property Disney Discount

• Nike Outlet : Get 10% off your purchase when you show your company ID at checkout.
• Timberland Outlet: Get 20% off your purchase when you show your company ID at checkout.
• Cici’s : Get the buffet for only $4.99 when you show your blue ID
• Howl at the Moon : Free entry for Cast Members
• Señor Frogs : Discounted entry $5-$10 on Tuesdays

Sporting Event Discounts

As a cast member you get access to discounted sporting event tickets for the Orlando Magic and Orlando City Soccer. Just be sure to visit Company D to buy tickets!

Disney on Broadway

Get discounted tickets for select Disney on Broadway shows including The Lion King and Aladdin!

• Tickets can be purchased by calling the Disney on Broadway Hotline, 866-870-2717, or by visiting the Minskoff or New Amsterdam theaters in New York City. Mention code 7DISEMP.

Blackout dates do apply…

Here are some of the free things you can get at the parks as a Cast Member:

• Lockers at the parks : just show your company ID and you get free locker access. You just need to give them a small $5 deposit and you’ll get that back once you return your locker key.
• Wheelchairs : You can get a free wheel chair to use at the parks. All you need is you cast member ID.
• Strollers : You get a free stroller to use at the parks. Just bring your cast member ID.’

Thanks for reading!

Be sure to share any of your favorite Disney World Cast Member discounts by leaving a comment below.

Or you can reach out to me on Instagram (@adambryan) .

About Adam Bryan

Hey what's up, I'm Adam, founder of Urban Tastebud Disney and I spend most of my days eating (and researching, but mostly eating) around Disney Parks to create useful travel planning content that will help you maximize your time and money at Disney.

Reader Interactions

December 09, 2016 at 12:52 am

Are there any current restaurant discounts for employees? I noticed that the link on here said that the discounts were valid only until October. Also, do all of these discounts apply to ESPN employees. Lastly, what discounts have a blackout dates around Christmas?

Thank you so much for your help!

September 25, 2017 at 6:12 am

Are these discounts just for Cast Members in America, or can Cast Members from Paris and Tokyo etc use their ID to get discounts in WDW too?

Marilyn Hazell

April 25, 2024 at 6:38 pm

Went to Tokyo, cleared everything through Disney, when, arriving, had to pay for my sister-in-law, my brother and her friend would not allow me to use my discount to get them into the park. Very upset, but we had traveled so far and I just paid big disappointment. the princesses were leaning against the building smoking cigarettes, very upsetting. Then, when I asked why they said well, maybe you should pay to go to the waterpark that really good there …. Make sure you talk to the right person before going over your front. Cast passes will not work.

December 16, 2017 at 5:44 pm

Well, I love icecream too!

May 02, 2018 at 10:42 am

Hi!! Just wondering if there are any discounts/perks for Alumni of the Disney College Program? My daughter did the College program and absolutely loved her time at Disney!!! Now she is presently there on her honeymoon and I was just curious if there are perks offered for the Alumni. Thanx

Zina Endlich

April 19, 2019 at 11:03 am

Was there a response on this? I was wondering the same thing.

April 25, 2024 at 6:42 pm

Just took the cruise from San Francisco to Hawaii said to my sister-in-law and friend I’ll take you guys to Alani for the luau, call ahead of time got the last three seats $576 for three people would not take any discount on my Cast member. Going from the cruise ship to Alani $100 returning to the cruise ship $100 no shuttle from the airport or the cruise ship. I just bit the bullet and did it.

May 10, 2018 at 1:55 pm

I see a tonnnn of spam comments lol. So I use to be a CM but now I’m currently a 3rd party discount info(green ID)? I know of a few already because I work at Disney springs but maybe you would know more? Would be great to explore! I love you blog in general so much information!

August 19, 2018 at 7:24 pm

Idk if this page is still active or not, but you actually don’t always get free admission to Jellyrolls. That’s only on Sundays, every other night it’s 50% off

August 22, 2018 at 2:33 pm

cast members do not get up to 50% on disney weddings. this is incorrect information.

Tracy Smith

November 02, 2018 at 4:25 am

You forgot to mention that Cast Members get 40% off during the holidays. Also, can you not delete all of the garbage comments left by brainless morons?

Waziristani HaXor

November 21, 2018 at 12:52 am

Hey Disney cast Thanks 🙂

November 30, 2018 at 1:17 pm

The information about the discount on CiCis needs to be updated because the discount is now $4.99 instead of $2.99

March 02, 2019 at 6:45 pm

I Just found on today that CiCi’s Pizza are no longer accepting both Resident and Disney Cast Members. The change want in effect yesterday and not sure if other places are doing this, but I get the feel that being close too certain other upcoming changes I believe that CiCi’s Pizza may not be only one.

March 12, 2019 at 12:12 pm

Free lockers are no longer offered to CMs. At some point Disney rented out their locker space to another company so they’re no longer owned by Disney and not eligible for a discount.

Tiana Holzinger

March 12, 2019 at 2:58 pm

So if I work at Disneyland in Anaheim, Ca do I still get all of these discounts if I take a vacation to Orlando?

Anna Morales

June 11, 2019 at 7:17 pm

As long as you have your Cast Member ID you will 🙂

March 29, 2019 at 4:38 pm

Are there any discounts for senior citizens?

Tracy Thompson

November 09, 2022 at 9:17 pm

This is Disney we are talking about…they couldn’t care less about senior citizens just as long as they bring their wallets with them!

Darren Rivera

April 25, 2019 at 8:36 am

I’m a retired cast member. Can I get in at Blizzard beach at a discount or am I still free?

June 16, 2019 at 11:58 am

Free admission to water parks is no longer permitted. Only discounted tickets are available.

Mayra Cordero

September 22, 2022 at 12:29 pm

Yes, you enter for free until Dec 31, 2022 and your complimentary tickets pay half price, don’t have to make reservation, just arrive early because if it fills up they won’t let you in. Check block out days…

May 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm

Retired Cast Members don’t have Hub access.

June 28, 2019 at 5:14 pm

Do cast members get hotel discounts outside Disney area.

August 03, 2019 at 6:56 am

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October 07, 2019 at 4:39 pm

if I want to book one of the tours (specifically dive quest) how do I book this with my cast member discount?

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November 19, 2019 at 6:04 pm

At October 2019, Behind the Seeds was 50% off, $12.50, not free

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March 17, 2021 at 8:26 pm

The discount when dining at The Boathouse is only on food, not beverages.

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April 01, 2021 at 8:44 pm

Does anybody know what discount you get at Aulani resort on January 2022

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October 13, 2021 at 4:13 am

10% discount for Disney Tickets not much for employees.

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June 15, 2022 at 1:58 pm

Anyone have a discount code for Aladdin on Broadway? Would love to take my kids

February 25, 2023 at 10:15 pm

I am a CM in Orlando but am going to California this summer. Where can I find a list of discounted hotels in Anaheim and LA area for cast members?

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June 14, 2023 at 5:55 pm

Algum CM para fornecer tickets?

November 12, 2023 at 5:25 pm

If a booking for a resort stay is made but the cast member leaves the company before the date of the reservation, will WDW still honor the discount for family?

November 13, 2023 at 3:22 pm

I believe that as long as the Cast Member sends in their required email to the hotel with their ID number (and other required info for the friends and family stay) before they leave the company, they should be okay. I don’t know for sure so don’t hold me to it, but I would still double check with the cast member to see what they find out

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Cast Member Discounts for Disney Employees 2024

Disney Company Employees, formerly known as Cast Members, are the people that make the magic at Disney World and Disneyland possible.

To show appreciation for their hard work, Disney offers a large variety of Disney cast member discounts that can be used for merchandise, dining, park stays, plus other benefits.

I think at one point many Disney lovers dream of being a Disney employee, whether that is working as a friend of a character, helping hotel guests at the resorts, or working in merchandising, it seems like being a Cast Member is a dream come true. While only a few people actually achieve this dream, there are many perks to being employed by the Walt Disney Company.

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Disney Cast Member Discounts

Like many jobs, working as a Walt Disney Employee, also known as Cast Member, comes with its share of benefits. Benefits listed on Disney’s Career Website include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Childcare Support
• Career Development
• Theme Park Experiences
• Exclusive Discounts
• Community Involvement
• Commuter Assistance

With so many benefits, it is easy to see why there are so many people aching to get a job working for the Walt Disney Company. While many of the benefits are standard for many full-time jobs across the United States, like health insurance and retirement programs, we think what sets Disney apart is the Experiences and Discounts Cast Members receive.

Disney provides exclusive discounts at select hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation locations. They also provide complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment.

Below are lists of the specific locations and discount amounts that Cast Members have available when working for the Walt Disney Company.

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Cast Member Discount Merchandise

While Cast Members are working at the theme parks, resorts, Downtown Disney or Disney Springs , you have to imagine there is a piece of merchandise they will see brought in they just can’t wait to have. Luckily, Disney provides a small discount at the majority of the shopping locations throughout Disney Property.

The merchandise discount you get as a Cast Member depends entirely on your years of service. If you’ve got a Blue Pass (less than 15 years of service), you get 20% off. If you earn the Silver Pass (over 15 years of service), it shifts up to 35% off.

These percentages can be used at Disney-owned/operated stores

• All Magic Kingdom shops (only 10% at Sunglasses shop)
• All stores at EPCOT (discount varies by store, but a majority follow the 20% cast discount)
• All stores at Animal Kingdom
• All stores in Hollywood Studios
• ShopDisney app or website

Shops and kiosks at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney offer discounts ranging from 10%-35% off.

Cast Members also have access to the Cast Connections store. This store is ONLY for Cast Members, so if you don’t work for Disney, you won’t be able to purchase merchandise from here. The merchandise at Cast Connection at Walt Disney World includes out-of-season or discontinued new merchandise, holiday merchandise, slightly damaged merchandise from the Parks (wrinkled/stained clothing), and some groceries. Merchandise can be seen for up to 70% off retail price.

Company D is a cast member-exclusive store that sells cast member-exclusive merchandise and discounted tickets (10% off day tickets, multi-day tickets, and annual passes) as well as tickets to local sporting teams.

Cast Member Dining Discounts

When Cast Members go to the theme parks either by themselves or with their friends and family, they will have to eat! Disney offers 10-20% discounts throughout most of the year on many dining locations on Disney Property. This includes the parks, resorts, and at Disney Springs.

Last year, the following restaurants were included in the discounts:

• Disney’s All-Star Resort – Intermission Food Court and World Premier Food Court
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma, Jiko, The Mara, Sanaa
• Disney’s Art of Animation – Landscape of Flavors
• Disney’s Boardwalk – Boardwalk Bakery, Boardwalk Pizza Window, Trattoria al Forno
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – Centertown Market and Sebastian’s Bistro
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Chef Mickey’s, Contempo Café, Steakhouse 71
• Disney’s Coronado Resort – Barcelona Lounge, Three Bridges Bar and Grill, Toledo
• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – Crockett’s Tavern, P&J’s Southern Takeout, Trail’s End
• Disney’s Grand Floridian – 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Grand Floridian Café, Gasparilla Island Grill
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Good’s Food to Go, Olivia’s Café
• Disney’s Polynesian Resort – Captain Cook’s, Kona Café, Ohana
• Pop Century – Everything POP Shopping and Dining
• Port Orleans Resort – Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost Lounge, Riverside Mill Food Court, Sassagoula Flatworms and
• Food Factory, Scat Cat’s Club Café
• Saratoga Springs – The Artist’s Palette, The Turf Club Bar and Grill
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort – Wind and Waves Market, Wind and Waves Grill
• Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club – Ale and Compass, Beach Club Marketplace, Cape May Café, The Market at Ale and
• Compass, Martha’s Vineyard, Yachtsman Steakhouse
• Magic Kingdom – The Crystal Palace, Jungle Skipper Canteen, Liberty Tree Tavern, Plaza Restaurant, Tony’s Town Square
• EPCOT – Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, The Garden Grill, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Rose and Crown
• Hollywood Studios – Hollywood and Vine, 50s Prime Time Café, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
• Animal Kingdom – Flame Tree Barbecue, Harambe Market, Nomad Lounge, Restaurantosaurus, Tusker House, Tiffins

During certain times of the year, Disney will offer a steeper discount at the quick service locations or during slower times of the year table service locations. Disney will provide Cast Members with the information when new discounts are available.

As an example, from May 8 – September 30, 2023, Cast Members are able to enjoy a 40% dining discount at these six table-service restaurants during “select meal periods.”

• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Olivia’s Café
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort: Boatwright’s Dining Hall
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: The Turf Club Bar and Grill
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Whispering Canyon Café
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: Ale & Compass Restaurant

The downside for Cast Members is these dining locations and discounts are subject to blackout dates and meal times, so it never hurts to ask when you go to the restaurant to eat if there are any Cast Member discounts available.

Cast Member Hotel Discounts

Even though most Cast Members are going to live around the Walt Disney property, there are still times when it makes sense to stay at a Disney World hotel . For instance, if a Cast Member works at Disneyland but visits Walt Disney World, they would be able to use the discounts on the rooms.

When the Cast Member is staying in the room booked, they can receive up to 50% off their stay at different resorts and room types. During peak seasons, it may be difficult to book the exact room you want, but there are still typically discounts available.

If a Cast Member has friends or family coming to stay on-site but is not planning on staying at the resort with them, Cast Members can still get up to 40% for their friends and family.

Cast Members can also receive up to 50% off at Aulani in Hawaii.

Cast Member Theme Park Tickets

After two weeks of employment, Cast Members receive complimentary park tickets to use on their days off.

When a Cast Member has worked for Disney for at least 90 days, they will get a Main Gate Pass. This pass allows Cast Members three guests at a time using their Main Gate Pass, but the amount of times you can use this pass in a year varies.

Disney Employees who have worked at Disney less than 15 years will receive a Blue Main Gate Pass and can use the pass 16 times a year. If a Cast Member has over 15 years, they receive a Silver Main Gate Pass. With this pass, there is no limit on how many times you can get friends and family into the park.

There are block-out dates with the Main Gate Passes, and you do need a reservation to use them. It is important to check the block-out dates (days you can’t use your pass) before making any plans.

If you want to take family or friends with you, and don’t have the Main Gate Pass or have used the allotted amount, the following discounts are available.

Cast Members can get discounted park tickets for your guests from any Company D location. This is a perfect option for anyone who doesn’t have (or want to use) any guest passes.

• 10% off any Disney World tickets from Company D (merchandise location mentioned above)
• Discounted tickets for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens only at Company D

Disney World Water Parks

Florida Cast Members get admission to both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach during non-peak seasons and 50% off additional tickets for up to 3 guests.

During Peak Seasons, Cast Members may enter after 2 PM or buy discounted tickets for the entire day.

Halloween and Christmas

As a Cast Member, discounted tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World are also available.

During the Christmas Season, Disney gives their Employees Holiday books with different discounts and free items. These are some of the best deals Disney Cast Members receive throughout the year!

Disney World Tours and Recreation

At Walt Disney World, guests are able to pay for special tours and other recreational activities. As a Cast Member, you can book these items at significantly discounted rates.

Animal Kingdom

• Wild Africa Trek: 50% off tickets for cast members after 11:30 am (regular price is $199). Must be booked in advance.
• Savor the Savanna: 15% off (regular price is $147.9–$174)
• Backstage Safari: 50% off (regular price is $72)
• DiveQuest: 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday if you’re dive certified (regular price is $219)
• Seas Aqua Tour: 50% off from Tuesday to Saturday (regular price is $140)
• Behind the Seeds: Free. Must sign up at their desk by Soarin 20 minutes prior. (regular price $35)
• Dolphins in Depth: 50% off for cast members on Tuesday-Thursday (regular price is $199)

Magic Kingdom

• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour: 50% off for cast members (regular price is $114)
• Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour: 50% off for cast members (regular price is $55)
• Backstage Magic Tour: 35% off for cast members (regular price is $275)

Outside of the Parks

• Fishing: 15% off the regular price of the 2 hour excursion for the Guided Bass Fishing Excursions and Bass Nitro Fishing Excursions at select Disney World marinas.
• Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk: 50% off cover change (Mon-Fri) and free entry Sundays
• Fort Wilderness: Up to 50% off Standard Bike rentals, the Wilderness Back Trail Adventure, Canoe Rentals, Horseback Trail Rides, Kayak Rentals

There are two mini golf locations on Walt Disney World Property: Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens.

Cast Members can get discounted tickets for 50% for themselves and three guests.

Cast Members can get 15% off the non-discounted price of select 50 minutes or longer spa or salon service for you and up to the number of persons in your package. Hand and foot treatments are excluded and some age restrictions apply.

Here’s where the Disney cast member spa discount applies:

• Senses – A Disney Spa at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
• Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
• The Ivy Trellis (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort)
• La Vida Health Club ( Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)
• Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)
• Ship Shape Massage-Salon-Fitness (Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts)
• Olympiad Fitness Center (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
• Sturdy Branches Health Club (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
• Casa De Belleza (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)

Special Occasions

If you are looking to get married on Walt Disney World property, Cast Members receive special discounts.

• Fairytale Weddings: special discount of up to 50% for your wedding. Must be booked over a year in advance. Block-out dates may apply.
• Disney Honeymoon Registry: compliments registry setup and planning for couples planning a Disney honeymoon.
• Disney Floral and Gifts: 10% off

Disney Cruise Line

Cast Members may receive reduced rates on select Disney Cruise Line voyages. Rates vary per sailing, and they only apply for select dates. Just check on the Hub for more accurate pricing, and sailing information, and to book your cruise using your discount.

Disney’s Sail Away Program allows Cast Members to buy unsold rooms 2-8 weeks before sail dates for last-minute rates!

Adventures by Disney

Cast Members and their friends and family get discounts for almost all tours by Adventures by Disney. Block-out dates do apply. Check the Hub for more details as the discounts will vary greatly by the planned adventure.

Other Cast Member Discounts

There are many other discounts and free items both on and off property that Cast Members can receive.

• Free Lockers at the Disney Theme Parks.
• Complimentary strollers and wheelchairs at Disney Theme Parks.
• Disney employees get Disney Plus bundled with ESPN and Hulu for free.
• Free entry to Howl at the Moon
• Best Friends Pet Care – 20% off boarding, 10% off grooming
• Car Care Center – 10% off the price of all services and tires for sale
• Ricoh Business Centers – 25% off merchandise and business center
• 20% off Orlando City Soccer tickets
• AT&T discounts (usually on phone plans, but you can also grab accessories)
• 10% off AMC Theaters tickets
• Discounts at the Nike Outlet (10%, but it’s not always offered)
• Discounts on Orlando hotels including the Holiday Inn, Four Seasons, Hilton, and Margaritaville.
• Wyland Galleries of Florida – 10-15% off jewelry and 20-35% off fine art

As a Cast Member, there are so many discounts that you can receive. Unfortunately, many of the discounts are dependent upon block-out dates, days when you are unable to book or utilize the services. It is also important to note that Disney can change the availability and amount of each of these discounts at any time.

We still think these discounts are a great way to save money as an employee who enjoys participating in the magic on your days off. What is your favorite Cast Member Discount to use? Are there any Cast Member discounts that we missed?

Castmember Discounts FAQ

If the Cast Member is with their friends and family, there are discounts that can be used. Guests are able to get into theme parks for free depending on the Cast Member status using the guest passes allotted to Cast Members. Cast Members can also book resort stays for friends and family at 40% off.

Disney employees get many discounts on hotels, merchandise, dining, tours, recreation, spa visits, and so much more. Employees are also able to enter the theme parks for free. All discounts are subject to block-out dates provided by Disney.

Cast Members receive free access to the Disney Bundle Basic (with ads) streaming service. The bundle includes Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu. This is in addition to their theme park entrance from the Main Gate pass.

Yes, Cast Members can enter the Disney parks for free. Cast Members must provide their Main Gate pass and entrance is subject to reservations and block-out dates provided by Disney.

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Jessica is a full-time high school teacher and a part-time writer. She is also a full-time mom! When she isn't working, she loves to take vacations with her family to Disney.

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Disney Cruise Discounts and Deals

LAST UPDATE: 6/6/24

Disney Cruise discounts can be hard to find, but this is the place to find them! Listed below is every known deal, offer, coupon, onboard credit or discount available for Disney Cruise Line (DCL), plus lots of FREE information about how to save money on a Disney cruise!

Easy Ways to Save on Your Disney Cruise

Onboard credit, new reduced deposit offer, last-minute restricted stateroom discounts, onboard booking discount.

• Discounts for Florida Residents
• Discounts for Military
• Discounts for Canadian Residents
• Discounts for European Residents
• Discounts for Annual Passholders
• Discounts for Southern California Residents
• Discounts for UK and Ireland Residents
• Discounts for Disney Visa Cardholders
• Discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members

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Costco rebates, travelocity deals on disney cruises, expedia deals on disney cruises, other useful disney cruise line information pages:.

• For tips and tricks that will help you plan your cruise , visit the Planning Tips & Tricks for Disney Cruises page .
• For advice that will help you save time and get the most out of your cruise once you are onboard , visit the DCL Onboard Advice page .
• For advice that will help you with excursions, tours and activities while in port, visit the Tips & Discounts for Port Excursions page .

In our opinion,  you should always book a Disney cruise with a third-party travel agency or site that provides a bonus or discount . The extra onboard credit or discount is effectively FREE money. The primary question is whether you prefer to handle your bookings directly ( self-service ), or work with a personal agent ( full-service ). They’re both good options and they both offer essentially similar savings: one via their own extra-discounted fares and the other via FREE onboard credit. 

Booking a Disney Cruise With a Self-Service Site

Our pick for self-service booking is Undercover Tourist . We’ve recommended them for more than a decade as a fantastic source for tickets, but they also have impressive deals on Disney cruises. Unlike other self-booking options like Expedia or Priceline, Undercover Tourist adds an additional discount over and above any special pricing Disney offers (like restricted guarantee , Military , or Florida resident rates)! We know of no other site that adds their own discounts to the baseline fare for Disney cruises. Occasionally one of the big online travel sites will do a limited-time small onboard credit or in-room gift, but Undercover Tourist offers extra discounts , on every Disney cruise, every day. Undercover Tourist further guarantees to MouseSavers readers that you will always get their lowest possible prices when booking through our links here and through our monthly newsletter and Hot Deals emails.

Keep in mind that this is a self-service option , for people who know exactly what cruise they want to take, what stateroom, how dining works, etc. If you like to handle your own bookings directly, Undercover Tourist is a great choice. If you would like to have a personal agent who can help guide you through the decision process and be available to answer questions, then the full-service approach will be a better fit.

• Check out Undercover Tourist’s discounted cruise rates for Disney Cruise Lines ! Undercover Tourist guarantees MouseSavers readers get their lowest rates!

Booking a Disney Cruise With a Full-Service Agent

The benefits of using a top travel agent are significant, both in convenience and price. First off, the best travel agents give you onboard credit, which is effectively FREE money, since the cruise fare isn’t any higher than if you booked through Disney. Furthermore, Disney Cruise Line has lots of confusing options involving tradeoffs that aren’t always clear. Using an experienced travel agent is like getting a FREE expert who knows everything about the Disney Cruise Line and is happy to walk you through the process and offer advice.

The travel agency we personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations , has some of the most experienced agents in the industry . The agents who handle cruise bookings for Small World have been on multiple Disney cruises, and know a truly astonishing amount about all four ships, the various Disney ports of call and all the common itineraries (and many uncommon ones). Many of them are Platinum members of Disney’s Castaway Club, meaning that they have personally been on 10 or more Disney cruises! They each have a direct phone number and email address they give out to their clients, so you can email them questions or requests any time.

Small World Vacations offers an onboard credit of up to $1,000 when you book a Disney Cruise with them. (Credit depends on your total cruise fare; the minimum fare to get credit is $1000.) Your onboard credit is good toward anything you can charge to your room, such as spa treatments, special dining, shore excursions or even your bar tab! Plus, this onboard credit offer is on top of any other discounts for which you may qualify (like restricted guarantee , Military , or Florida resident rates). And perhaps most importantly, the Small World Vacations agents know how to maximize value by making use of tricks like secret porthole rooms , secret verandah rooms , secret connecting rooms , and other clever strategies.

We pretty rarely encounter a deal that qualifies as a “no brainer,” but this is absolutely one, because it’s effectively FREE money . Small World Vacations’ fares are exactly the same as Disney’s; there are no other hidden markups or extra fees. The onboard credit is a bonus you won’t get booking with Disney.

Finally, if you’re going on a Disney cruise, be sure you take advantage of the onboard booking discount and list Small World Vacations as your preferred travel agent (or transfer the booking to Small World Vacations after your cruise is over), because it’s an essentially risk-free way to get significant discounts from Disney plus onboard credit from Small World Vacations in one fell swoop on a future cruise.

If you have any questions about onboard booking, email your questions directly to Small World Vacations at [email protected] before you leave on your cruise, and mention that you heard about onboard booking on MouseSavers.com. In our experience, the travel agents at Small World Vacations are great at finding the best fares. They know all the tricks that will save you money, and they know the Disney Cruise Line inside and out. We’re confident that once you work with a really great travel agent, you’ll never want to book a cruise any other way.

• Learn more about the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer and request a price quote for your Disney cruise .
• Small World Vacations gives you full service , including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number, and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS they give you FREE onboard credit for any Disney Cruise Line booking of over $1000 total fare!

Onboard credit is cash value linked to your stateroom account on the ship, which you can spend by using your room key to pay for pretty much anything on the ship or on Castaway Cay. Onboard credit can be used for merchandise, adult beverages, bottled water, spa treatments, shore excursions, Palo, Remy, Palo Steakhouse or Enchanté meals, and other onboard activities, or even applied to gratuities for your servers and stateroom attendant.

Small World Vacations Onboard Credit

The travel agency we personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations , offers an onboard credit of $50 – $1000 when you book through them. (Credit depends on your total cruise fare; the minimum fare to get credit is $1000.) To learn more, visit the Small World Vacations website , where you can see full details about the onboard credit offer and request a quote on your cruise vacation .

Book select 2024 or 2025 Disney Cruise Line cruises aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Wish and only pay half the regular deposit up front (10% instead of 20%). Eligible departure dates are:

• Disney Wonder: October 20, 2024 – February 24, 2025
• Disney Dream: January 4 – March 29, 2025
• Disney Magic: January 6 – March 20, 2025
• Disney Wish: January 3 – March 31, 2025

Valid on new reservations only. Not valid on suites; Concierge-level staterooms; Disney Treasure or Disney Fantasy sailings; Restricted Guarantee fares (IGT, OGT and VGT); or cruises that have passed their Paid In Full (PIF) date. This offer is not combinable with other offers and discounts, but can be combined with Small World Vacations’ Onboard Credit Offer of $50 – $1000. 

Book by August 9, 2024.

• If you are interested in booking the Reduced Deposit Offer , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• Small World Vacations is a full service agency, offering a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number. It costs you nothing to use them, PLUS their FREE onboard credit offer applies to these special fares (the total cruise fare for the stateroom must be at least $1000 to get their onboard credit). 
• Undercover Tourist is a self-service booking site similar to Expedia or Priceline, but with years of focus on the Disney travel market. They offer the special rates mentioned above PLUS they add their own discounts. 

Restricted Guarantee fares, when offered, are a great way to save if you are flexible about your stateroom location and willing to book “last minute,” usually meaning 21-75 days prior to departure. The savings can be very large, but you won’t know your exact stateroom at booking time. Disney guarantees you will get at least the stateroom type specified, and you could get assigned a higher level. You usually will get an actual stateroom assignment about 14 days before embarkation, but it could be assigned as late as the embarkation day.

There are complicated rules for Restricted Guarantee bookings ; be sure to read them if you’re not already familiar with them. The “Restricted Guarantee” room categories are offered on select sailings. The categories are:

• Guaranteed Inside Stateroom with Restrictions (category IGT) – Guarantees an inside or better stateroom (minimum category 11C)
• Guaranteed Oceanview Stateroom with Restrictions (category OGT) – Guarantees an oceanview or better stateroom (minimum category 9D)
• Guaranteed Verandah Stateroom with Restrictions (category VGT) – Guarantees a verandah or better stateroom (minimum category 7A)

As of June 1, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Restricted Guarantee categories . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise.

General Notes:

• A single guest gets charged essentially the same price as two guests. (Cruises are generally priced for a minimum of two guests per cabin.)
• 5-passenger rooms are not available with this discount .
• These discounts come and go as room inventory for a cruise changes. If you check for one and it doesn’t come up, it may come back. It’s worth checking back a few times over the next day or two to see if the discount becomes available again.
• If a price isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean the category is completely sold out , just that it isn’t available with this discount.

Select number of guests to see total sailing price (for one stateroom):

• If you are interested in booking one of these special restricted last-minute rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Important details you need to know about Restricted Guarantee fares:

• Can be combined with the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer as well as Undercover Tourist’s own bonus discounts.
• Cannot be combined with any other Disney discount or promotional offers.
• The specific stateroom is assigned by Disney, generally within a week of cruise departure. You cannot select a stateroom number or make special requests as to stateroom location.
• If you book two or more Restricted Guarantee staterooms, there is no way to ensure that they are near each other, or even on the same deck. Disney will put the rooms as close together as they can, but sometimes they just don’t have any rooms left that are near each other.
• Applies to new bookings only. Existing reservations cannot be modified to these new categories.
• Full payment is due at time of booking. Booking holds are not permitted.
• Reservation is non-refundable . (This only applies to situations where you cancel the cruise. If Disney cancels the cruise, for example because of pandemic restrictions, you will get a refund.)
• Reservation and applied payment are non-transferable .
• Full legal names and birthdates for all stateroom occupants are required at time of booking.
• Name changes after booking are not allowed .
• Sail date, stateroom category and cruise itinerary changes are not allowed .
• You can book a maximum of four people per stateroom on a Restricted Guarantee booking.
• There is typically more availability for three or fewer guests per room. All Disney Cruise staterooms can hold three guests, but only some can hold four.
• If you’re looking for these cruise fares on Disney’s web site, look for fares labeled “Guaranteed Inside Stateroom with Restrictions” or similar for Oceanview or Verandah. The key words are “…with restrictions.”

The one major change that you can make after booking: additional guests can be added to a stateroom, subject to space restrictions. Restrictions and booking rules are subject to change.

If you are going on a Disney cruise and think there is any chance you or a friend or relative may want to go on another Disney cruise in the next 24 months, be sure to book a future cruise while you are still onboard the ship . Disney has one of the most generous onboard booking programs in the cruise industry, and it’s a great way to get a discount and lower deposit on a future Disney cruise. When you book a future cruise while still onboard the ship you get all of the following benefits:

• A 10% discount on the final cruise fare (with some blackout dates ; see below). Does not apply to Concierge bookings.
• A lower deposit requirement of only 10% on 7+ night cruises (regular deposit requirement is 20%). Does not apply to Concierge bookings.
• If you booked your current cruise with Small World Vacations and also use them as your agent for the future cruise , you’ll also get half their normal onboard credit . (Note that if you didn’t book your current cruise with Small World Vacations, the onboard booking agents may not let you add Small World as your agent while onboard. In that case, you would have to transfer your booking to Small World after you get home, but you would still be eligible for half their normal credit.)

You can book either a specific cruise or a “placeholder” cruise. A placeholder lets you make a booking without picking a specific cruise. It can be associated with a specific cruise later, after you get home and decide. To book a specific cruise onboard, you put down a deposit of 10% or 20% of the whole fare, depending on the length of the cruise. To book a placeholder, you put down a flat $250 deposit per future stateroom. When you change a placeholder to a specific cruise booking you’ll have to pay any increase in deposit. Keep in mind, there is an advantage to booking a specific cruise as early as possible: you lock in the rate. So, if there is a cruise you might want to take, it’s a good idea to book that specific cruise rather than a placeholder. Even if you’re not 100% sure that’s your perfect cruise, remember you can change it later with no penalty.

If you ultimately decide not to take a cruise, Disney will refund 100% of your deposit or placeholder payment . You always get a 100% refund as long as you haven’t passed the penalty date (120-75 days from sailing, depending on the cruise), and you didn’t book a concierge room or suite. There’s basically no risk, though it does tie up some deposit money while you think about your options.

You can change almost every aspect of your booking as many times as you need to and still keep the benefits . The name of one adult in each stateroom must stay the same, but you can change the names of any of the other guests, or increase or reduce the number of guests. You can change the stateroom category. You can change the ship or the sailing as long as the sail date is within 24 months of the initial booking date. If you end up changing to a more expensive booking, you’ll need to make up the difference between your original deposit and the new deposit. Keep in mind that if you later add a guest to a stateroom, they will get added at current rates, not at your initial booking rates. For the lowest final price and most flexibility, it’s a good idea to make the initial booking with everyone who might go, rather than only the people you know are going to go.

You get the full discount for up to two future staterooms or placeholders per household (i.e. per mailing address). Once you leave the ship, you can’t book more , so we recommend booking two (or more) every time, if you can afford to tie up the deposit money. If you later decide that you want to bring another family along, or put the kids in their own stateroom, you’ll be glad to have two rooms booked with the discount.

You can get the full discount for friends or relatives who are not sailing on your cruise. You’ll need your friends’ full legal names (as written on their passport) and their birth dates. Under the current rules, the first stateroom or placeholder you book with this discount on the future cruise needs to include at least one adult who is on the current cruise, in addition to anyone else you want to add, and then the second stateroom can have anyone in it. For example, say you wanted to book a cruise for your friends, the Smith family. You could book one room for your own family, then book the second room (on the same cruise) for the Smith family.

If you already have a future cruise booked, you can usually “re-shop” your existing booking and get the discount. However, you basically have to make a new booking and cancel the old one, and the price might have gone up since you booked originally, potentially wiping out your discount. Be sure to compare the bottom-line price for both bookings.

A few other terms & conditions:

• There is no discount or lower deposit for 1- or 2-night sailings, IGT, OGT and VGT Restricted Guarantee bookings, or concierge staterooms and suites.
• You can get the 10% discount and reduced deposit on a maximum of two staterooms per household.
• Onboard booking incentives CANNOT be combined with any group discounts organized by a travel agency.
• Disney could change these rules and benefits at any time. Check onboard for the latest terms.

Onboard Discount Blackout Dates:

Please note: there is no 10% discount when you book the following holiday and peak dates onboard (but you do get the smaller deposit):

• Disney Dream : 11/23, 11/27, 12/21, 12/26, 12/30
• Disney Fantasy : 6/8, 11/23, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29
• Disney Magic : 6/6, 11/25, 12/29
• Disney Treasure : 12/21, 12/28
• Disney Wish : 11/25, 12/23, 12/27, 12/30
• Disney Wonder : ( none announced yet )
• Disney Dream : ( none announced yet )
• Disney Fantasy : ( none announced yet )
• Disney Magic : ( none announced yet )
• Disney Treasure:  ( none announced yet )
• Disney Wish : 4/14, 4/18, 4/21
• The full legal names of everyone who is going to go on the future cruise, as listed on their passport or birth certificate
• The number of rooms you want to book and what type ( inside, outside, verandah or placeholder )
• Who’s in each room ( keeping in mind the maximum passengers for each room type )
• Specific cruises you’re interested in, if you plan to book a cruise and not a placeholder ( or just rough notes with your needs/restrictions like dates or region )
• Birth dates for everyone ( optional, but makes everything go smoother )
• Bring the info with you on the cruise. If you just want to book a basic placeholder, you can do that while on the cruise with the Disney Navigator App on your phone (if you don’t already have it, just search for “Disney Navigator” in the Apple or Google app stores; you can download it before the cruise leaves to save time). If you want to do anything more complicated you’ll need to talk to a consultant at the future cruise desk.
• If you can’t or don’t want to use the the Navigator app, at some point early in the cruise, go to the Future Bookings Desk on deck 4 and either fill out a form, or just put your room number and name on the sheet you brought (if it has all the details on it they’ll need) and drop it in the box. You can also wait for a consultant if they’re there, or check the schedule and come back when they’re scheduled to be there. If you drop off a form, they’ll secure a hold on a reservation and leave a printout by your stateroom door. If the reservation looks good, either go back to the desk to finish the booking or call 7-2848 from your stateroom phone. Either way, when the booking is done ask for a printed confirmation of your final reservation.
• Before you leave the ship, confirm that everything is correct . You should have a printed confirmation or an emailed confirmation. The confirmation should show that your deposit is paid (if not, the booking will be canceled). If this isn’t on your confirmation, go to the Future Bookings Desk or Guest Services and make sure everything is correct. If you are working with a travel agent, verbally confirm that they are listed on the reservation before you leave the ship.
• That’s it! If you booked a “placeholder” cruise, you can start the process of finding your actual cruise. If you are using a travel agent , email them to let them know you booked onboard. Once you’ve settled on the cruise you really want to take, change the booking as soon as you can to the actual sailing date to lock in the lowest possible fares and get the best choice of staterooms.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Florida Residents

As of June 1, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Florida Resident category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

• 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Florida residents , but they do show up occasionally.

Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates are per adult, based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars.

A copy of a valid proof of Florida residency for at least one adult in each stateroom needs to be transmitted (via fax or email) within 48 hours when booking with the Florida rate, and the same proof will need to be produced at check-in. The other guests in each stateroom do not need to be Florida residents.

• If you are interested in booking one of these special Florida resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts For Military

Members of the US military and their families qualify for special cruise rates.

As of June 1, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Military category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

• 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for military members , but they do show up occasionally.

Valid for new bookings only. Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars. The following are eligible for the Military rate: active duty or retired military; 100% disabled retired military; reservists for National Guard and Army Reserve with active duty orders (active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify); Department of Defense personnel.

Military personnel may book one stateroom under the military rates program. A second stateroom may be confirmed, if needed, to accommodate immediate family members only. For example, a family of two adults and four children may confirm two staterooms, based on availability, with the offer. Extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) do not qualify as immediate family members for the second stateroom. Active duty or retired military personnel and 100% permanently disabled veterans do not have to travel as long as their spouse has a valid military ID to show at the port. Reservists must be part of the travel party and must show ID at the port.

• If you are interested in booking one of these special Military rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Canadian Residents

Canadian residents sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line.

As of June 1, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Canadian Resident category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

• 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Canadian residents , but they do show up occasionally.

Select number of guests to see total sailing price:

Proof of Canadian residency will be required at time of check-in (your passport is fine).

• If you are interested in booking one of these special Canadian resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for European Residents

European (EEA) residents sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line. When they become available we list them below.

No current offers.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Annual Passholders

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line. When they become available we list them below.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Southern California Residents

Southern California residents (ZIP codes 90000 to 93599) sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line.

Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

• 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Southern California residents , but they do show up occasionally.

A copy of a valid proof of Southern California residency (ZIP codes 90000 to 93599) for at least one adult in each stateroom needs to be transmitted (via fax or email) within 48 hours when booking with the Southern California rate, and the same proof will need to be produced at check-in. The other guests in each stateroom do not need to be Southern California residents.

• If you are interested in booking one of these special Southern California resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for UK and Ireland Residents

There’s a useful site listing the latest Disney Cruise Line deals for UK visitors, plus a FREE phone number you can call to learn more and book your cruise!

• Learn more about UK offers for Disney Cruise Line.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Disney Visa Cardholders

Disney Visa cardholders who use their card as their payment method onboard automatically get several discounts on purchases on the ship and on Castaway Cay. In order for this to happen, you have to register your Disney Visa card when you check in at the port. You do not need to charge the cruise fare on your Disney Visa to get the discounts.

You should not need to ask at purchase time to get the discounts; if you have the card registered any discounts should automatically be applied when you make an eligible purchase.

These discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts you might qualify for, such as Disney Vacation Club discounts.

Discounts include:

• 10% off selected merchandise purchases of $50 or more. Excludes sale merchandise, gift cards, Castaway Cay merchandise, DVDs, CDs, big-ticket items like art, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics and watches, plus several vague catch-all categories like “selected special items.” Basically, ask first if you’ll get the 10% off, if it’s important to your purchase decision.
• 10% off 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo or unlimited photo packages.
• 10% off the Castaway Cay Getaway package (combination of snorkeling, bicycle and float or inner-tube rental).
• 20% off full-priced massage or facial treatment in the onboard spa while in port . This does not include massages on Castaway Cay or treatments discounted as part of onboard specials.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members

Dvc onboard spending discounts.

Disney Vacation Club members get several discounts on purchases onboard any Disney Cruise. You need to ask for the discount and show your Disney Vacation Club card at time of purchase.

This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts you might qualify for, such as Disney Visa discounts. DVC members who only own points purchased via resale after April 4, 2016 are not eligible for discounts, including this one.

• 10% off selected merchandise purchases of $50 or more.
• 10% off any digital photo package.

DVC Cruise Fare Discounts

The following cruises have discounts available for Disney Vacation Club members for up to 3 persons (some may also be available for 4 or 5). Prices given are base fares per person (Guest 1 & 2/Guest 3+). 3rd, 4th and 5th guest fares for children 12 and under will be lower. Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise.

Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates are per adult, based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Taxes, fees, port expenses and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars. Offer open only to Disney Vacation Club members.

• If you are interested in booking one of these special Disney Vacation Club rates , we recommend filling out a quote form with Small World Vacations . They give you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number, and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS their FREE onboard credit offer applies to these special fares (though note that the total cruise fare must be at least $1000 to get their onboard credit). Be sure to tell them you want to book a Disney Vacation Club fare. You will need to fax or email proof of DVC membership to finalize the booking. Note that these staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Organizing your own group? Disney Specialist travel agents are adept at handling large groups and offer on-board credit and sometimes other incentives. Contact a Disney Specialist travel agency such as Small World Vacations for details. Remember, it costs you nothing to use them!

Costco members can get rebates on Disney cruises, which come in the form of a Costco gift card. However, Costco Travel is not a full-service travel agency: don’t expect much service or information.

In our experience, Costco reps are very nice, but don’t know much about Disney Cruise Line. They almost certainly have never been on a Disney cruise, and may have never been on a cruise of any kind. If you choose to go this route, be prepared to spend time and energy doing your own research about what your package includes and how everything works. Heaven help you if you need to book something complicated like connecting rooms or want to know the pros and cons of different stateroom options. Costco Travel most definitely won’t be able to offer any insider tips on what to expect or help you take advantage of special booking tricks or “secret” room upgrades. Effectively you’re just booking the cruise yourself, but through Costco instead of Disney.

In addition, we find the Costco reps are clueless about Disney’s promotional offers — they really only know about the Costco rebate. You will have to do your own monitoring to see if any specials or price drops come out, and then see if you can get them applied to your booking. A top-notch Disney specialist agency will do this for you automatically, adjusting your reservation to reflect any current offers or discounts.

Travelocity sometimes has special deals on Disney cruises. They are usually fairly last-minute offers, most typically no more than 6 months in advance. Travelocity also sometimes advertises “15% off shore excursions” but be aware that those are privately booked excursions through a company called Port Promotions, NOT the official Disney excursions.

Expedia has the same base prices as everyone else, but occasionally they will have their own additional offer, like onboard credit or extra Expedia rewards points. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully; in some cases there are sharp limits on the extra rewards or credit, or it will only apply to the cruise fare for the first two guests instead of the entire cruise fare.

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Six Questions and Answers about Disney Cruise’s Castaway Club

Updated January 25, 2024

What is it?

Castaway Club is Disney Cruise Lines , a way of recognizing Guests who have sailed with them. If you’ve taken a Disney cruise, you’re already a Castaway Club member, and eligible to receive exclusive benefits that make your next cruise easier to plan.

How do you become a Castaway Club member?

You become a Castaway member after you have completed your first cruise. Take note of the word completed, if you have booked and paid for your cruise in full, you still need to have completed your cruise to become a member or move up a level.

What are the Castaway Club levels?

The 3 membership levels are based on the total number of completed eligible cruises:

• Silver Castaway – 1 completed cruise
• Gold Castaway – 5 completed cruises
• Platinum Castaway – 10 completed cruises

About Eligible Sailings Sailings purchased at select fare types (such as media, vendors and Cast Members travelling on business) are not considered eligible cruises for calculating Castaway Club Membership levels.

What do Castaway Club members get?

The benefits of the Castaway Club depend on your level.

The benefits of being a Silver Castaway Club member include booking new itineraries one day before the general public. Silver members can book their Port Adventures, specialty dining, adult beverage seminars, spa services and other activities 90 days before the sailing. Access to a dedicated Castaway phone line. Early opportunity to book a Port Arrival Time (PAT) ( this benefit is currently paused due to the pandemic). Silver Castaway members also get an exclusive check-in desk at the terminal. A welcome-back gift and a silver lanyard are left in your stateroom for you. Pre-pandemic, you would get your lanyard in the terminal when you checked in. Check in 33 days prior to your cruise.

Gold members have completed 5 cruises. They get all the benefits of Silver Castaway members. If you are Gold, you can book new itineraries two days before the general public and book port adventures and onboard activities 105 days before sailing. Gold and Platinum members sailing on cruises longer than 8 nights are also invited to an onboard reception. They offer complimentary adult beverages, and we received Rice Krispy Mickey treats and a preview of an upcoming show. Rounding out the benefits is a discount at the shops onboard. Check in 35 days prior to your cruise.

You become a platinum member after completing 10 cruises. As a platinum member, you receive all the benefits that silver and gold members get. Platinum cruisers can book new itineraries three days before the general public and get the first chance to book new itineraries. Onboard booking for platinum members is 120 days before the sailing. Only concierge guests get to book earlier, at 135 days. Platinum members also receive a complimentary dinner at Palo. Check in 38 days prior to your cruise.

New Pearl Level

Pearl Castaway Club  members can book new itineraries  4 days before the general public . Platinum will book 3 days prior, Gold 2 days and Silver 1 day before the general public.  Pearl member s will have early access to online activity planning starting 123 days before sailing . Platinum will remain at 120 days, Gold at 105, and Silver at 90 days. They also receieve a complimentary photo package. Check in 40 days prior to your cruise.

All members get a welcome back aboard gift. On May 1, 2023 new gifts were released for the 25th Anniversary of Disney Cruise.

How do I find my Castaway Club status?

To find out about your Castaway Status , you can find it under the already booked tab, and near the bottom is the Castaway Club link.

Do Castaway Club members get a discount?

Castaway members do not get a discount. However, you can save 10% on your next cruise if you get a placeholder while on your cruise. Disney also has a discount for New Castawy Club Members. The Castaway Club Welcome Offer needs to be booked within  60 days of disembarking  your first cruise.

Does your Castaway Membership Expire?

I have added one more question and answer because of a recent change to the Disney Cruise Line website. Recently, DCL quietly changed the Castaway Club by adding an expiration to their membership. “To remain in the program, Castaway Club Members  must book or sail on at least one eligible cruise within five years of their last Disney voyage . For more information, view the  Castaway Club terms and conditions .” 

The language used is open to interpretation. When you click through the terms and conditions, you will find this:  “The Activity Period shall mean the five (5) year period after debarkation day of the Member’s last eligible DCL Cruise.  However, DCL may (but is not required to) extend the Activity Period and/or continue making Program Benefits available to Member if Member does not book or complete an eligible DCL cruise within their Activity Period ; such decisions shall be in DCL’s sole discretion. ” It is unclear why Disney would make this change; it is an outlier in cruising. 

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11 ways to save money on a Disney cruise

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Two travel truths right now are that travel has become very expensive and air travel is more unpredictable and unpleasant than normal. Personally, I spent $700 round-trip each on domestic economy tickets to take my kid to summer camp 1,000 miles away. That's absolutely insane.

On the other end of the spectrum, another type of travel is having a different kind of moment.

This type of travel remains affordable and typically isn't as stressful as dealing with airports, delays and cancellations. In fact, I'd argue it's the most relaxing and affordable vacation available right now: a cruise ship.

Personally, I'm partial to Disney Cruise Line .

Disney Cruise Line has a reputation for being expensive and designed just for families — though neither of those things actually has to be true . While these cruises can be more expensive than some other cruise lines, if you can select a port you can drive to, you may be surprised at how affordable a Disney cruise can be when viewed as an all-in vacation price.

Here's how to save money on a Disney cruise — and find the cheaper Disney cruises that start at around $500 per person (based on double occupancy) for the entire experience.

That's less than that painful $700 flight — which, unlike a cruise, doesn't include accommodations, meals or entertainment.

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Pick the dates that start at just over $1,000

Yes, Disney Cruise Line costs more than Carnival or Royal Caribbean, but throw away the notion that a Disney cruise is unattainably expensive. It simply isn't true. The peak school break weeks are expensive, but with so many three- and four-night sailings, you can choose a long weekend and avoid those pricey weeks if you want to.

As an example, two people can sail for three nights from Miami to the Bahamas on Disney Dream from Friday, Sept. 9 to Monday, Sept. 12 for just $1255.72 in a verandah cabin (not some windowless inside space).

Good luck finding a hotel you actually want to stay at that weekend for three nights in Miami for that price — and remember this $1,256 rate is the price for the entire cruise experience, not just the room.

You don't have to sail from Florida ports during hurricane season to find that $1,000-ish price point. You can sail for roughly the same price from Galveston, Texas to Mexico on Disney Magic in January 2023 on a four-night cruise to Mexico for just $1,441 for two people in a balcony cabin.

Adding two kids to that same Galveston itinerary to make a trip for four people would raise the price to $2,324.

Or, sail from San Diego to Mexico starting at $1,086 in an inside cabin or $1,278 for a verandah room.

Think about it. That $2,324 rate from Galveston for four people works out to $145 per person, per day — which isn't bad compared to what other trips cost these days.

For those same travel dates of Jan. 27-31, 2023, it would cost a family of four $1,444 for four nonstop Basic Economy flights on United from Houston to Cancun. Four nights of lodging at the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva resort in Cancun (which includes meals, entertainment and a kids club, like the sailing does) come to $3,392 for those four nights.

For the flights and hotel stay, that's just over double the cost of the Disney Cruise for the same number of days visiting roughly the same destination.

Related: 7 ways the brand-new Disney Wish surprised me

Let Disney choose your cabin

A good way to save money on a Disney cruise is to let the cruise line choose your cabin in exchange for a discounted fare. These are called guaranteed rates. You pick the room type (inside, verandah, etc.) but Disney gets to be the one that selects exactly which room within that category you get.

These fares come with additional restrictions around payments and changes, but you can save up to 35% off the going rates. I've had great success with these discounted fares in the past. As long as you aren't too picky about where your room is on the ship, this strategy can be a tremendous way to save on your Disney cruise.

Book via a travel agent that gives you onboard credit

You can log onto the Disney Cruise Line website and book the cruise yourself, but you may not want to when you know a travel agent can do the work for you — and give you some credit back in the process.

The amount varies, but I've gotten up to $750 as a statement credit when I booked a pricier Disney cruise at the concierge level . On the more affordable cruises and cabins, expect the credit to be more in the $75-$200 range.

While the amount will vary, you can often get somewhere between 5-10% of the price of your cruise back in the form of a gift card or shipboard spending credit through a travel agent or even via Costco Travel .

If you aren't sure where to start, you can get offers from agents who want to book your cruise — sometimes with extra perks and credits — via Cruise Compete .

Pay with discounted Disney gift cards

At wholesale clubs, such as Sam's Club and Costco, you can reliably purchase Disney gift cards at a discount . Sometimes, these discounts get even bigger around sales such as Black Friday. But on an ongoing basis, you can usually get a $500 Disney gift card for about $485.

That's not a huge discount, but if you paid for your $3,000 Disney cruise with those cards, it would save you $90.

If you have a Target credit card, you can also save 5% on Disney gift cards at Target. On that same $3,000 Disney Cruise, that's $150 saved by going that route.

Remember that you can often earn bonus points with certain credit cards when shopping for Disney gift cards depending on where you purchase them. Office supply stores, grocery stores and even wholesale clubs can be good bonus categories for different rewards credit cards, allowing you to earn 3, 4 or 5 points per dollar on your card while you buy your gift cards.

Use your credit card points

Not all credit card points can easily translate to a "free" Disney cruise, but some can.

The easiest way to do this is to pay some — or all — of the cruise with a credit card that lets you use your points at a fixed value to erase a travel charge. This way, you could book with a travel agent to get that onboard credit and then use your points to wipe out your deposit or final payment.

For example, if you put the charge on your Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , you could use the miles at 1 cent each in value to wipe out the cost. The first example given, on the three-night cruise from Miami to the Bahamas for $1,255 ,would take about 125,500 Venture miles to fully erase the cash cost.

With those two welcome bonuses currently each at 75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in spending in the first three months from account opening, that's not an unrealistic goal.

Earn 75,000 bonus miles worth $750 in travel with the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card after $4,000 in spending in three months from account opening.

Upgrade at the port for less

This tip isn't exactly about saving money overall, but it is a way to get a better room for less than the original list price.

If the cruise isn't sold out, you can go to a special desk at the port before you board and ask about any space-available discounted upgrades. At Port Canaveral, where all the Disney check-in desks are on the left side of the terminal building, the upgrade desk is the rightmost desk.

The cost to upgrade will be related to the room type you've booked and the one you'd like to upgrade to. The supervisor will use a pre-printed chart to find that cost differential. It will cost less than if you had booked a better room initially, sometimes by about half, though that number varies.

On our Disney Dream cruise this spring, I was able to upgrade to a larger and more deluxe cabin for $34. Total. Get to the terminal as soon as you can if you are hoping for a suite or concierge upgrade because those are very limited and go quickly.

While I haven't done it, I've also heard that even cheaper prices become available on board once the ship sets sail, though I haven't tried that myself.

Related: Is Disney Cruise concierge-level worth it?

Save 10% by putting a deposit for your next cruise down while you're on board

The easiest way to save 10% on a Disney cruise doesn't work for your first cruise, but can work for all subsequent ones.

When you are on a Disney Cruise Line ship, you can put a $250 placeholder deposit down on a future Disney cruise to be used within two years. This can be done in your Disney Cruise Line Navigator app while on board.

You don't have to pick which cruise you want to do at that moment, but by putting that $250 in a placeholder you can not only apply that $250 when you ultimately pick your next Disney cruise but also save 10% off the rate valid on most dates and room types in the process.

That one step can save you hundreds of dollars on your vacation. Worst case scenario, that $250 is refunded to you if you don't book another cruise in the next two years. That happened to us during the pandemic, and the money came back automatically and without a problem once the 24 months were up.

Related: 12 ways new cruisers waste money on their first cruise

BYOB and skip the extras

If you are looking to trim costs on your Disney cruise, bring things from home that you would otherwise likely purchase.

For example, you can bring up to six cans of beer or two bottles of wine per person aged 21 and up. Instead of paying cruise prices for those beverages, you can bring what you want from home at regular land-based prices, up to those maximum limits.

You can also bring one case of unopened water bottles on board. These come in handy for shore excursions or when you need to hydrate by the pool. (Better yet, pack a refillable water bottle.)

Since a Disney Cruise already includes meals, room service, snacks, soft-serve ice cream, fountain drinks and plenty of entertainment, you don't need to spend anything additional on board if you don't want to. This is especially true on a new-to-you ship and on those shorter three- and four-night cruises where there is more than enough to do and explore already.

Just carry on a few beverages and skip all the extras.

If your sailing goes to Disney Cruise Line's private island, Castaway Cay , beach chairs, umbrellas, the ocean waterslide and lunch on the island are also included at no extra charge.

Seek out spa discounts

If you're focused on saving money, you'll want to skip the spa entirely on your cruise. But if nothing says vacation like a massage, you can find a discount on onboard spa services on a Disney cruise.

I've received a port day discount that was about 20% off because most people book their treatments on sea days, and the spa is less busy when the ship is docked. The Disney Visa also advertises a 20% discount on select massages or facials on port days on an ongoing basis.

I've also received $50 off a second service while checking out for my first. It's fairly common for cruise ship spas to offer discounts when you book multiple treatments.

If you don't see a discount advertised, just ask at the spa desk. That's how I got hooked up with spa deals on previous Disney cruises.

Use Disney Visa onboard cruise discounts

In addition to the 20% off select spa treatments, Disney Visa cardholders also get 10% off a Castaway Cay package that includes snorkel gear, a bike rental and an inner tube. Additional discounts include 10% off onboard merchandise purchases of $50 or more and onboard photos.

If you need time to spread out payments, those with a Disney Visa can also get a 0% annual percentage rate on their Disney vacation for six months. Right now, the card also has a welcome bonus of up to $300 toward a Disney vacation.

Related: Best credit cards for booking a cruise

Book early and go off-peak

This is a no-brainer tip to avid cruisers, but if you are newer to cruising, know that booking early and sailing off-peak are great ways to save money on a Disney cruise.

I booked our Alaska cruise for the summer of 2023 the day the calendar opened this year because the price typically increases as the sailing date nears. You can sometimes find last-minute specials, but most of the time, cruise prices only go one direction — up.

You'll put 20% down when you first book and then have until much closer to sailing to pay off the remaining 80%.

Date flexibility will also help you save money on a Disney cruise. The same itinerary that costs $2,000 in September will be up to three times more expensive if you want to sail over winter break.

If you can't find any affordable prices, I recommend scrolling the cruise list by price instead of starting with the perfect date or itinerary. A sailing you may not have initially considered may turn out to be the perfect vacation option.

Bottom line

Believe it or not, a Disney cruise can be much cheaper than a trip to the Disney theme parks. ( A cruise is often much less stressful, too .)

Remember that $2,324 four-night sailing from Galveston to Mexico for a family of four? At $145 per person, per night, it's absolutely less than a trip to Disney World. Park tickets alone these days can be close to $145 per person and Disney resort rooms are $200-$700 or more per night, depending on your resort choice.

Add food costs on top of that, and you're almost certainly well above the price of a Disney cruise.

Related: How much does a Walt Disney World vacation cost ?

If you stack on some of these tips to save money on your Disney cruise, you could knock anywhere from 10-25% off the list price, depending on how many of the tips you are able to use.

As for me, I'm seriously contemplating that January getaway from Texas that will take us to Mexico and provide for all our lodging, meal and entertainment needs in the process.

Now I just need to figure out how much in additional savings I can stack onto the already pretty fair rate.

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Use your Disney® Visa® Credit Card to take advantage of special Disney Cruise Line perks, including savings on digital photo packages, merchandise, Castaway Cay packages and onboard spa treatments. 1

Here’s how to enjoy Disney Cruise Line perks

1. When you check in online or at the embarkation terminal, enter your Disney Visa Credit Card as your form of payment for all onboard purchases.

2. On the ship, your “Key to the World” card will indicate that you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember and eligible for the perks listed below. Perks cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Cast Member, Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club® or Florida resident.

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Receive 10% off the non-discounted price of 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo and all-inclusive Disney Cruise Line digital photo packages when you use your Disney Visa Card. 2

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Professional photographers are available on Disney Cruise Line ships to capture your Disney vacation memories starting the moment you step aboard. From candid shots and custom studio portraits to photos of iconic locations on the ship, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to strike a pose.

View Disney Cruise Line photo packages and information at DisneyCruise.com

Receive 10% off select merchandise purchases aboard Disney Cruise Line ships when you use your Disney Visa Card. 3

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Have a blast three different ways with this fun and exciting adventure package, when visiting Disney Castaway Cay , a private island paradise.

On this adventure you can:

• Snorkel – Immerse yourself in an exciting snorkel adventure for the entire family—perfect for beginners and experts alike.
• One-Hour Bicycle Rental – Take off on a delightful 2-wheeled adventure across our private island oasis. Traverse tropical terrain and winding offshore paths at your own leisure.
• Float or Inner-Tube Rental – Move with the motion of the ocean as you bounce, bob and sway atop the gentle waves of the crystal-clear waters in a cozy float or inner tube.

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• Bicycle Rental Pedal at your own pace on this fun-filled biking adventure around Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. On this adventure you will:
• Pick up your bike at the Bike Rentals stand.
• Set off on a 2-wheeled adventure at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, exploring to your heart’s content.
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of tropical terrain, pedaling at your own pace as you discover hidden gems around Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
• Traverse winding paths that lead you to a nature trail, where you can appreciate the gentle ocean breezes. Prepare to be captivated as you explore this tropical paradise.

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• Snorkel Rental Dive into an unforgettable adventure as you explore the vibrant underwater world of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. On this adventure you will:
• Head to Flippers and Fins to receive your snorkel gear and instruction.
• Dive into an enchanting underwater paradise at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, surrounded by schools of tropical fish and other mesmerizing marine life. Prepare to be captivated by the natural beauty and wonder that await you beneath the surface.
• Feel free to come and go from the beach as much as you please, taking advantage of the opportunity to explore and make lasting memories. When your day draws to a close, simply return your equipment to Flippers and Fins.

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Rejuvenation and beautifying services for adults, couples and teens while in port.

• The Senses Spa & Salon provides tranquility, pampering and relaxation with a multitude of spa and beauty treatments. Experience pure bliss, indulgent luxuries and inner contentment in an environment designed to soothe the senses.

Spa Services are for adults ages 18 and up. However, teens ages 13-17 may enjoy treatments with adult supervision in the Spa. Guardians will need to be present in the treatment rooms during massage, facial or body treatment services. Salon services require an adult to book and check in Guests under the age of 17.

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Disney Cruise Line has gained a huge following since the Disney Magic first set sail in 1998, and for good reason. With Broadway-quality shows, some of the best food on the open seas, and unparalleled customer service, travelers of all ages are loyal to the line. Disney Cruise Line rewards this loyalty with the Castaway Club, a program with tiered categories based on how many voyages you’ve completed. Each of the different tiers holds unique perks, from free meals at Palo, an adult-exclusive restaurant on board, to discounts on merchandise and even free gifts each time you sail.

Here’s everything you need to know about Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Club, starting with the status tiers. 

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Guests are awarded Silver status after completing one voyage with Disney Cruise Line. “Silver Castaway Club Members receive their membership perks as soon as they complete their first sailing. This means that when it’s time to book your second sailing, you have early access to both reserving new itineraries and planning your cruise activities for your upcoming sailing online. To make the most of your benefits, be sure to keep up with Disney Cruise Line’s itinerary releases,” says Adrianna H., a PlanDisney Specialist . Silver status allows guests to book new itineraries at least one day before the general public can. This is a huge advantage for some of the more popular routes and even new ships, like the upcoming Disney Treasure . 

Silver Castaway Club members can book onboard cruise activities like spa treatments and specialty dining as well as Port Adventures, Disney’s lingo for shore excursions, 90 days before sailing. Some of the more popular activities and restaurants fill up fast, like reservations for the private cabanas at Disney’s island, Castaway Cay , and brunch at Palo, the adults-only Italian restaurant on board, so this extra time can help ensure that you get to spend your vacation exactly as you’d like. 

Silver Members can complete online check-in, select their port arrival time, and register children for youth clubs 33 days before sailing. By securing an early port arrival time, you’re able to board the ship early and start your vacation right away. 

Some ports also have exclusive cruise terminal check-in for different tiered members, allowing you to access a shorter line for day-of check-in protocols. Silver members are also given an exclusive phone number to call for any questions or requests before their sailing. 

All Silver members receive a “Welcome Back Aboard” gift during their sailings. Castaway Club members of every tier receive a Castaway Club lanyard for easy access to their Key to the World card, which allows you to charge purchases to your room, open your stateroom door, and enter and exit the ship while at port. “My favorite Castaway Club perk is the Welcome Back Aboard gift.  The lanyards are a great conversation starter with fellow passengers. I love to hear about everyone’s favorite ship and itinerary. It’s these connections with other guests that make cruising with Disney special,” according to Tracie M., a PlanDisney Specialist . In addition to the lanyards, Silver members currently receive a complimentary tote bag, which is great for carrying towels to the perfect beach lounger at Castaway Cay.

Guests are awarded Gold status after completing five sailings with Disney Cruise Line, and they receive all the same perks as Silver members, plus some new ones. With this status, members can book new itineraries at least two days before the general public. As some itineraries sell out quickly and prices generally only go up as the sail date gets closer, it’s a good idea to book your trip as soon as possible.

Gold Castaway Club members can add onboard activities and Port Adventures 105 days before sailing, and they can complete online check-in, select port arrival time, and register any children for youth clubs 35 days before sailing. These extra two days might not seem like much, but on crowded sailings, it can be the equivalent of additional hours on board as the early time slots fill up quickly. 

Gold members are also invited to a private reception for higher-tier Castaway Club members on sailings that are eight nights and longer, featuring special entertainment, refreshments, and a chance to meet the ship’s captain and officers. And that’s not all — sometimes Gold sailors can get exclusive access to other members-only experiences on the ship. “On a transatlantic itinerary I experienced last year, we were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at one of the musicals in the Walt Disney Theatre,” says Adrianna H.

Once you reach Gold, you receive a small discount on select experiences and merchandise on board, generally about 10 percent. “To make the most of your status, I recommend visiting the Disney Cruise Line website to see your exclusive perks because sometimes they can change. My son’s favorite perk is the discount in the gift shop. He recently added the towel animal plush elephant to his collection. He even used his Platinum discount to purchase it himself,” says Tracie M. from PlanDisney. Gold members also receive a Castaway Club lanyard denoting their tiered status, the tote bag gifted to Silver members, and a wet/dry bag.

Guests are awarded Platinum status after completing 10 sailings. This tier allows you all the same benefits as the Gold tier, with some additional perks. Platinum Castaway Club members can book new itineraries at least three days earlier than the general public and add onboard activities and Port Adventures 120 days before sailing. Platinum-level members can also complete online check-in and select their port arrival time 38 days before sailing. 

Platinum members receive a Castaway Club lanyard denoting their tiered status, the tote bag gifted to Silver members, the wet/dry bag gifted to Gold members, and a beach towel. “One benefit that Platinum guests sometimes forget is the Platinum Member Gift. Once on board, they can call room service and ask what the gift options are — for example, a cheese and fruit platter, a truffle chocolate box, or a bottle of Prosecco,” says Chris Konecny, owner of DCL Cruising Dad .

Finally, one of the most exciting benefits of being a loyal passenger aboard Disney Cruise Line is a complimentary dinner at Palo or Palo Steakhouse, an adults-only restaurant aboard the fleet of ships. The Northern Italian-inspired menu is a fan favorite, offering a four-course prix-fixe menu for $45 per person or the option to order à la carte. If you opt to order à la carte, you will receive a $45 credit per guest to apply to the final bill. Only guests 18 years and older can dine at Palo, and reservations are subject to availability, so be sure to book as soon as possible. 

The newest Castaway Club tier, Pearl, debuted last May. To qualify for this level, guests must have completed 25 sailings, and members of this elite tier are granted all the benefits from the Platinum level, as well as some additional advantages. 

Pearl Castaway Club members can book new itineraries at least four days before the public, and they can add onboard activities and Port Adventures 123 days before sailing. Pearl Members can complete online check-in and register children for youth clubs 40 days before sailing. Plus, Pearl Castaway Club members are not required to select a port arrival time when checking in for an upcoming sailing. They are automatically placed in the first boarding group for their cruise, a perk they share only with guests traveling in concierge staterooms. 

Additionally, Pearl members are given a complimentary unlimited digital photo package which allows guests to download all the photos from their journey. Pearl members also receive a Castaway Club lanyard denoting their tiered status, a tote bag, a wet/dry bag, and the beach towel and room service offerings provided to lower tiers, plus a pair of insulated stemless flute tumblers. 

Finally, the highest honor of all: Once you have completed 50 cruises with Disney Cruise Line, you will have the opportunity to display your family’s last name on a commemorative display at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.  

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• Utilize your Castaway Club status to book itineraries as soon as they are released as prices will generally only go up as room availability goes down. “Use your early cruise booking window for best pricing and room availability. The prices for Disney cruises typically only go up after opening day, and room types become more limited on special sailings,” advises Brian Flock and Samantha Kanner, hosts of the DCL Duo Podcast . 
• Figure out which popular activities you want to do and prioritize these as soon as your booking window opens. This includes Palo reservations — especially brunch and seatings on Pirate Night — private cabanas on Castaway Cay, and any popular Port Adventures you may want to experience, such as the Glacier Explorer onboard Alaska itineraries. 
• Be sure to use your status to your advantage and check in for your sailing as soon as you can. Select the earliest possible port arrival time, and if you’re a fan of swimming, either wear or pack your swimsuit. One great way to spend these first few hours is to hop in the pools before everyone else does; in the past, I’ve had the whole pool deck to myself on the first day, something that rarely happens for the rest of the voyage. 

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• Fans of DCL: Don’t wait too long to book your next trip. As of December 2023, Disney Cruise Line changed the eligibility requirements for Castaway Club membership effective immediately. In order to maintain their status, Castaway Club members must book or sail on at least one eligible cruise within five years of their last voyage. 
• If you find yourself plotting your next Disney Cruise Line vacation before you even disembark, take advantage of the placeholder deal before you leave the ship. “For a small deposit, you can make a placeholder reservation for a future Disney Cruise. It’s a great way to save some money on your next Disney vacation at sea,” says Tracie M. This placeholder includes a 10 percent discount on your next voyage, as long as it’s within 24 months after the placeholder reservation is booked.
• If you see something you want in the gift store, don’t wait. Adrianna H. explains, “If you see something in the onboard stores that you can’t live without, it’s a good idea to purchase it sooner rather than later. Some popular items sell out and do not get restocked during your voyage.”
• And don’t be afraid to try something new on your next trip. While the onboard restaurants are all fantastic, sometimes the best days are the most spontaneous ones, and you might as well take full advantage of Disney Cruise Line’s unique complimentary room service policy. “If you’ve never skipped your dinner seating to enjoy room service in your stateroom while watching a Disney movie, the next cruise you take is the perfect opportunity to do so. Don’t forget to order a Mickey Bar!” says Adrianna.

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I haven't been in these groups for a long time and I am trying to book a Disney Cruise. I have only been on Carnival once and used an agent.  So my Disney account shows Florida Resident and Disney Plus.  Are these discounts added automatically if they are available?

Also, two of the people coming with us are Cast Members (daughter and boyfriend).  She says her discount calendar doesn't go out to Thanksgiving of next year yet... If available at a later time, can they add cast member discount/pricing?   I have them in one room and me and hubby in another, for discounts, would it be better to be my daughter and I in one room, and hubby and boyfriend in another?  I haven' finished booking yet, but put the reservation on hold...

Same question for military... on my Disney account, I don't see how to add that my husband and I are retired military. If available, can I add that after booking? 

I may just need to call... Of course, I want all the discounts available.

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4 hours ago, angelndscz said: I haven't been in these groups for a long time and I am trying to book a Disney Cruise. I have only been on Carnival once and used an agent.  So my Disney account shows Florida Resident and Disney Plus.  Are these discounts added automatically if they are available?   Also, two of the people coming with us are Cast Members (daughter and boyfriend).  She says her discount calendar doesn't go out to Thanksgiving of next year yet... If available at a later time, can they add cast member discount/pricing?   I have them in one room and me and hubby in another, for discounts, would it be better to be my daughter and I in one room, and hubby and boyfriend in another?  I haven' finished booking yet, but put the reservation on hold...   Same question for military... on my Disney account, I don't see how to add that my husband and I are retired military. If available, can I add that after booking?    I may just need to call... Of course, I want all the discounts available.

Cast member discounts typically show up much closer to actual cruise.  Around 90 days out.  If the discount is a better price (taking into account any cancellation penalties) you have to cancel current reservation and make a new one with the CM price.  You would also lose any activity/excursion reservations connected to the original reservation.

Military discounts are on specific cruises, not all cruises.  You can find the dates of those cruises on the DCL website on the "Plan a cruise" tab, "Special Offers" link.  I don't know for sure how those work, if you can just apply the discounted rate to an existing reservation or if you have to cancel and rebook.

Any discounts must be added to the reservation.  I don't think any automatically happen.  And, I believe, you can only get one, no stacking discounts.

I know when I booked a Disney+ special cruise for last month (I booked it in July), it was specifically mentioned to me at least twice that the sale was final and unless I tested positive for COVID there would be no refunds, no price adjustments, no nothing. You should read the specifics of any discounts you are interested in using to see their stipulations.

It worked out great for me. I ended up cruising on Disney for what I consider to be a bargain, after having experienced it.

Long story short, neither of you will get discounts for that cruise.  Disney offers CM, military, and FL resident pricing on near-term cruises they are having trouble filling.  The CM's will, however, get discounts on on-board purchases just like in the parks.

For the CM discount, she is able to book her room as well as another room at the discount, so no need to split the cast members into different rooms. But like others mentioned, it's all very short notice when they're posted and cancelling and rebooking might not be ideal bc of the cancellation window. 

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I do not think cast member discounts are for all cruises. My sister is a cast member and watches the offerings on the cast website. They only discount cruises that are not full and after final payment is due.   It is not likely a Thanksgiving cruise would be discounted.

On 12/23/2022 at 6:31 PM, minniem said: I do not think cast member discounts are for all cruises. My sister is a cast member and watches the offerings on the cast website. They only discount cruises that are not full and after final payment is due.   It is not likely a Thanksgiving cruise would be discounted.

This is true and discounted cruises are not posted on the Hub until 45 days out. 

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by Angela Sorensen · February 18, 2023

Cast Members received exciting news this morning in their email inbox. A 50% Disney merchandise Cast Member discount is available on shopDisney and Disney Parks & Resorts items!

The promotion run times vary based on the location. For shopDisney, the discount is valid until February 26th. The offer runs until March 8th for park and resort locations.

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Cast Members must be registered on the shopDisney website if shopping online. If unsure, there is a helpful link to register details to access the offer.

Once registered, the discount will automatically apply to purchases made on the shopDisney website.

The promotion is also valid at the Disney store Times Square, Studio Store, and outlet locations.

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If shopping at a Disney theme park or surrounding resort, Cast Members must present their Company-issued ID to access the merchandise discount.

Our MickeyBlog team noticed a list of exclusions available in the email, which may have quantity limits and other terms.

It is worth noting that the discount is not valid at Aulani or Disney Cruise Line. However, Cast Members can still use their regular discounts at these locations. The discount also applies if using Mobile Check-Out.

The 50% off Cast Member discount is a great opportunity to buy something special for yourself or a loved one at a significantly reduced price. It is definitely one of the perks of the job!

The promotion is limited, so Cast Members will want to act quickly to access their merchandise discounts. With so many items available across the theme parks and shopDisney, there will surely be something for every Cast Member to enjoy.

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This promotion is valid on any new reservation for select Disney cruises aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Wish. Eligible departure dates are:

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This promotion is available for bookings that do not require final payment at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due at the time of final payment.

Cast off from sun-splashed ports in Texas or Florida on a tropical cruise to the Western Caribbean or The Bahamas. Sailings from Florida also feature stops at one or both of our very own island destinations—Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Or choose from one of our other itineraries, including a Hawaiian voyage from Honolulu to Vancouver and a Polynesian odyssey that sets sail from the shores of Australia and New Zealand.

The Bahamas Chart a course from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale on an unforgettable Bahamian cruise and discover a tropical world awash with sand and surf—with many sailings including a visit to our private island Disney Castaway Cay or our island retreat Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

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Sydney to Honolulu Bask in the enchantment of breathtaking sunsets at sea when you set sail on a 15-night South Pacific cruise from Sydney to Honolulu. Sail across the international dateline and drop anchor in such dazzling destinations as New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa and the Hawaiian Islands of Kauai and Oahu. While at sea, you’ll have ample time to delight in all the magical offerings on board, from award-winning entertainment and exciting deck parties to imaginative dining, Character encounters and more.

Honolulu to Vancouver Embark on a sun-splashed Hawaiian sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. Cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver on a 9-night sailing and spend 2 blissful days in Kahului and Hilo. Marvel at waterfalls at Akaka Falls, explore the lush flora at Liliuokalani Gardens and soak up the sun on sandy beaches. Plus, enjoy fabulous days at sea with dazzling Broadway-quality shows, immersive themed dining and fun activities for the whole family.

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Disney Cruise Line changes its discounts and special offers weekly, if not more, so be sure to check back each week to see what’s new. You never know what discounts will appear!

If you’re interested in last-minute cruises, be sure to look at the Special Rates list below for last-minute Restricted Guarantee discounts on great IGT/OGT/VGT rates!

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D isney Cruise Line is offering 50% off deposits at booking for a limited time, the previously exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Legacy Lightsaber hilt is now available online, and the Disney Parks Blog debuted a new look — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 6, 2024 .

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• Disney has shared a first video from inside the Critter Co-op gift shop for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

New Merchandise

• This morning, during a special event at the AdventHealth Waterside Stage in the Marketplace side of Disney Springs, a new Disney Munchlings Mickey Mouse Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl plush was revealed and released.
• The once-exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Legacy Lightsaber hilt is now available for purchase online via the Disney Store.
• A new “Avatar” banshee magnet is available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• The new Disney Eats donut collection is now available online from the Disney Store.

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• A new “Inside Out 2” pre-show is now performing ahead of “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure.
• As of June 6, 2024, updates to the Disneyland Resort reservation policy will impact guests with either Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages or Room Only reservations.

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• Disney Cruise Line is offering guests a limited-time opportunity to pay only half of the normally required deposit at the time of booking.

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• Disney Parks Blog, the official blog of Disney Parks, debuted a new website look on Thursday, June 6.

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow !

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Disneyland resort cast couple embarks on dream honeymoon to every disney park around the world in 24 days.

Published: June 4, 2024

For Donald Isbell and Nika Ogden, two cast members from Disneyland Resort, their mutual passion for Disney wasn’t the only reason they fell in love. However, it was the reason that inspired them to pack their bags and visit every Disney Park around the world… in 24 days. 

Donald, a workforce data solutions analyst, met Nika, an Adventureland cast member, three years ago. After making countless dreams come true for guests and saying “I do” on April 6, 2024, Donald and Nika set off to make their own dream honeymoon come true.

One wedding, three continents, and 24 days was all it took for Donald and Nika to visit every Disney Park around the world for the ultimate Disney experience. From complimentary admission to nearly every Disney Park, dining discounts, hotel discounts, merchandise discounts and fellow cast member magic, the couple credits their uniquely Disney cast member perks as one of the main catalysts that helped them to celebrate their nuptials in such a special way.

“It wouldn’t have happened without Disney. We are getting a honeymoon far beyond anything that we could have imagined,” shared Donald ahead of their travels.

The global journey began hours after the couple’s wedding, where the newlyweds kicked off their celebration at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. To make their day even more special, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons stepped in to create some magical moments for the cast member pair. 

“The [Disney Fairytale Weddings] surprises were the absolute best kickoff for the adventure that was about begin right after the wedding,” shared Donald a few days after returning home from their trip.

The honeymoon park hopping began the very next morning right in Donald and Nika’s backyard. The two cast members set out on a mission to ride all the major Disneyland Resort attractions that are also found at other parks around the world. From Space Mountain to Jungle Cruise , Donald and Nika were determined to do it all.

“I’m so excited to ride all of the Jungle Cruise [attractions],” shared Nika before leaving on their honeymoon. “As a Jungle Cruise skipper, to be able to say that I’ve been on all the Jungle Cruise [attractions] around the world is so cool. And I get to lead one back in California!”

In appreciation of the couple’s dedication to making magic, Disney Ambassadors of Disneyland Resort Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas met with Nika and Donald on the first day of their honeymoon in Disneyland park. The Disney Ambassadors celebrated the couple with a hand-delivered note from Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock, congratulating the couple on their big day and wished them safe travels ahead. 

From there, Donald and Nika set off for a jam-packed three weeks of travels, visiting Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Paris and Orlando while soaking up every bit of Disney magic each experience had to offer.

From making Winnie the Pooh shaped dim sum in a Disney cooking class at Hong Kong Disneyland , to viewing the “Disney Electrical Sky Parade” with over 500 drones at Disneyland Paris , to experiencing the Behind the Seeds tour in the Living with the Land attraction at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resor t , Donald and Nika had the opportunity to make one-of-a-kind memories while truly getting to know cast members in all parts of the globe. The couple was also greeted with a personal note from Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle in Orlando, congratulating them on their special celebration. 

“Every time we saw a cast member, it’s like we met our friends in other places,” explained Donald. “Even if we don’t speak the same language, or we don’t work the same attractions, or even at the same park, everybody’s coming to Disney for the same thing. We’re all still cast members.”

To make Donald and Nika’s celebration extra special, the Disney Global Ambassador team united worldwide to show the couple each Disney Park through the eyes of a fellow cast member. With some Disney Ambassador magic, Donald and Nika experienced all that World of Frozen in Hong Kong has to offer, explored the Castle Club at the Disneyland Hotel in Paris, shared heartfelt conversations with all the Disney Ambassadors and so much more alongside their newest friends.  

“Meeting [Disney Ambassadors Serena and Shannon] in Orlando was really cool,” said Donald. “We had a heart-to-heart where we walked down [Main Street, U.S.A.] and talked about careers and the different things we experienced at each park. They’re both wonderful people and had [many] kind words for us.”

For this cast couple, their wedding and 24-days of theme park magic is just the start of how their lives will continue to grow with Disney.

“I think just by becoming a cast member, I realized all of the opportunities that were available to me. Being able to have this job that also allows me to explore my passions is something I can feel good about,” said Nika. “I really like baking so I asked, ‘How can I do that at Disney someday?’ because I know that I like working there and I know that I like the people. Then I was looking into the [Disney] Aspire program and going ‘Okay, if I wanted to go back to school, [Disney] Aspire is there.’”

With a camera roll full of memories and hearts filled with love, Donald and Nika shared that the magic Disney made for them on their honeymoon journey truly made it an extraordinary trip. They assure that this is just the start of continuing to make dreams come true as cast members and together as couple for a lifetime.

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Is there any better feeling than saving money on your Disney vacation?

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

You watch as that price drops when you apply a discount , and it feels GLORIOUS. However, there’s a problem here that we need you to know about — discounts on hotel stays are fantastic and all fun and games, until you realize the discount isn’t what it said it would be.

You’ve already taken the first step: you’re on the Disney Special Offers, Deals, and Discounts page to try to save money — whoo hoo! For this example, let’s look at one of the current deals available on the page, which is the “ Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 25% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024.” deal. 

This sounds fantastic upon first glance, right? Well, unfortunately, things aren’t totally as they seem. When reading the fine print, you’ll see that the discount doesn’t just rely on how many nights you stay, but also WHERE you stay . At the following resorts, you’ll only receive 10% off your stay.

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Deluxe Rooms
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — for standard rooms and villas

Art of Animation

To save 20% on stays 5 or more nights OR to save 15% on stays that are 1-4 nights , you can stay at:

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Pop Century

To save 25% on stays 5 or more nights OR to save 20% on stays that are 1-4 nights , you can stay at:

• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – 5th Sleeper Rooms, King Bed Rooms, and Preferred Rooms
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Port Orleans — Riverside

To save 30% on stays 5 or more nights OR to save 25% on stays that are 1-4 nights , you can stay at:

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Animal Kingdom Lodge

See? Getting the full discount Disney advertises is much harder than it seems, and there are even some hotel options you can’t use the discount on AT ALL!

• 3-Bedroom Villas
• Standard View, Water, or Pool Views at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs
• The Cabins at Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• The Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village
• Deluxe Studios and 2-Bedroom “Lockoff” Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
• The Cabins and Campsite at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
• Any Club Level Rooms and Suites across Disney’s Moderate and Deluxe Resort hotels.

Fort Wilderness

A little discouraging, right? Now, that doesn’t mean you’ll never get to save bigger on these types of rooms, it could just be the promotion that Disney is running at the time! So before you get super excited and plan the entire rest of your vacation, really look into that fine print for the hotel deal first.

Caribbean Beach Resort

If this all seems a little too complicated, WE GET IT! That’s why we recommend using our friends at Small World Vacations ! Completely for FREE , their team of experienced travel agents won’t just book you the best discounts that are currently available, but they’ll also continue to monitor your reservation for possible future savings, too! They’ll compare all the discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans, taking all the stress out of your trip!

We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney discounts and deals news, so stay tuned to DFB!

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June 4, 2024 at 11:48 am

Disney’s discounts are a bit slimy and deceiving. I am used to their game and disappointment. You have to stay at a specific resort You have to have a specific room type (usually the more expensive one) You have to buy tickets for the parks You have to stay a certain number of days You have to have your stay in the dates specified Very important: limited rooms available I have not gotten a discount since 2019. My current discount that I have is free meals with the Chase Card. Thanks Chase! A disney cast member checked the discount against their “30% off” and found my discount was better.

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Disney Eats: Pride Month Foodie Guide 2024 

Published: May 30, 2024

Contributed By

Nicole Cantore

Digital Integration Specialist

June kicks off the start of Pride Month and all month long you’ll be able to treat yourself to tasty bites and sips across both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort . The culinary teams have been hard at work, creating mouthwatering delights that you definitely will want to try.  

This year, there are several new and returning favorites to taste. The new Pride Mousse Dome available at select Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort and Rainbow Love Mousse Bar from Amorette’s Patisserie will make you and your taste buds happy. And back again this year, the Rainbow Mickey Cereal Treat at Disneyland Resort and Pride Liege Waffle at EPCOT are beautiful and delicious.  

Should we get to the tasty treats coming to Disney Parks this June? I think so! Let’s jump into this year’s Pride Month Foodie Guide.  

Walt Disney World Resort   

Disney’s hollywood studios   .

PizzeRizzo and The Trolley Car Café (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available at PizzeRizzo only)   

• Pride Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with rainbow sprinkles and berry marmalade topped with red berry buttercream, rainbow sprinkles, rainbow glitter, and a chocolate Mickey pride coin 

Magic Kingdom Park   

The Lunching Pad (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

Main Street Bakery (Available June 1 through 30)   

• Pride Mousse Dome: Dark chocolate and strawberry mousse, flourless chocolate cake, and rainbow glaçage (New)  

EPCOT   

Connections Cafe and Connections Eatery (Available June 1 through 30)   

• Pride Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with colorful icing 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park   

Creature Comforts (Available May 30 through June 30)  

• Pride Mousse Dome: Lemon chiffon cake, raspberry lemonade mousse, white chocolate glaze, and rainbow sprinkles (New)   

Disney Resort Hotels   

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort   

Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

Disney’s BoardWalk   

BoardWalk Deli (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

• Pride Cinnamon Roll: Classic Mickey cinnamon roll with rainbow icing  

Available at Multiple Disney Resort Hotel Locations (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)  

• World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort  
• Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort 
• End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort 
• Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort  
• Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 
• Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 
• Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort 
• Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside  
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Disney Springs   

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

• Rainbow Love Mousse Bar: Orange dream mousse with crispy cereal crunch and orange passion curd (New)   

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available June 1 through June 30)  

• Pride-themed Jumbo Squeeze Bottles: 22-ounce Pride-themed jumbo squeeze bottles available for purchase with the Shine on Tap (Refills available)  

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew (Available June 1 through June 30)  

• Rainbow Donut topped with rainbow sprinkles and a rainbow sour belt 

Vivoli il Gelato (Available June 1 through July 31)  

• Cake Batter Cannoli: Cannoli with sweet cream and cake batter ricotta topped with rainbow sprinkles 

Disneyland Resort   

Disneyland park   .

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

• Pride Cookie: Shortbread cookie dipped in white chocolate sprinkled with nonpareils 

Disney California Adventure Park   

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe (Available June 1 through 30)   

Hollywood Lounge (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)   

• Strawberry Vodka Cocktail: Vodka, strawberry purée and soda water topped with a rainbow candy belt (New)   

Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort (Available starting June 1)   

• Disneyland park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Town Square, Critter Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Main Street Fruit Cart, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure park: Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill  
• Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Golden Horseshoe, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Stage Door Cafe 
• Disney California Adventure park: Aunt Cass Café, Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Hollywood Lounge, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, Studio Catering Co. 

• Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Fantasyland Fruit Cart, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Plaza Inn, Red Rose Taverne 
• Disney California Adventure park: Aunt Cass Café, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill  
• Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Golden Horseshoe, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Red Rose Taverne, Stage Door Cafe  
• Disney California Adventure park: Aunt Cass Café, Award Wieners, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Schmoozies!, Select Outdoor Vending Locations 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 

Downtown Disney District   

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available June 1 through 30)  

• Pride N’ Candy Cannoli: Cannoli shells filled with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, rainbow candy chips, and cotton candy flavoring 

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available June 1 through 30)  

• Sunset Serenade: Pineapple, Aperol, soda water, gin, and elderflower syrup 

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available June 1 through 30)   

• Pride LED Tumbler 

Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort Including Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Trolley Treats (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)  

• Rainbow Mickey Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel and milk chocolate decorated with two marshmallow ears, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple sanding sugars and white M&M’S chocolate candies (New)   
• Rainbow Mickey Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate and decorated with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple sanding sugars 

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite (SOLD OUT)  

For those of you who already have your tickets for the Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite on June 18 and 20, there’s some additional treats to indulge in. Throughout the night, enjoy sweet bites like the Cereal Funnel Cake from Stage Door Café or the Red Balloon Mickey Cookie from Candy Palace Candy Kitchen . Looking for a refreshingly delicious sip? The Peach Tea at Refreshment Corner is a must! For a savory dish, the Loaded Corn Dog at Little Red Wagon is sure to satisfy. And for those interested in a combination of salty and sweet, the Popcorn with Freeze-dried SKITTLES at Popcorn near Haunted Mansion is for you. For extra tasty fun, you can reserve a spot for the Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite Specialty Dining Package at Plaza Inn where you can enjoy a delicious chicken and waffles dinner with reserved viewing for the Welcome Pride Cavalcade. These are just a taste, and there are even more items to try at the event this year! 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa   

Hearthstone Lounge (Available June 18 and 20 from 4 p.m. to midnight; reservations highly recommended, walk-ins will be limited)  

• Hearthstone Lounge Reception: On the Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite evenings, anyone is welcomed to gather for a special reception at Hearthstone Lounge, with a themed photo op, upbeat music and specialty beverages like the XOBC Cellars Proud Sparkling Rosé, the Ketel Watermelon Vodka Cocktail, and the Elderflower Gin Fizz, which is also available at Napa Rose along with the XOBC Cellars Proud Sparkling Rosé. You can also enjoy the recently launched menu, including Truffle Mac and Portobello Mushroom Risotto, as well as a premium whiskey library. 

I sure am hungry now and can’t wait to try these limited-time items for Pride Month. With so much fun to be had at Disney Parks, the foodie adventures are limitless! 

Want to stay up to date on all the tasty tidbits? Check out our Disney Eats topics page and be sure to follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook.  

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)   

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