Cheapest Way to Stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort
Disney vacations are known for being quite magical and quite expensive. There are a few different ways you can save money on your trip. It gets a little trickier if you want to stay somewhere nice. However it’s still possible to spend less, even when you’re calling one of Disney’s nicest resorts home. Here are the cheapest ways to stay at a Disney Deluxe resort on your next vacation.
How to Stay at Disney Deluxe Resorts for Cheap
What are Disney Deluxe Resorts?
These properties are in the top tier of Disney hotels. They feature fully explored themes, beloved dining destinations, fun transportation options and convenient locations close to the parks. Deluxe resorts also have elevated amenities like room service, boat rentals and a spa depending on where you’re staying.
Deluxe Disney resort hotels are also home to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties. This is the Disney timeshare. These rooms often feature additional amenities with some room types including a washer and dryer and full kitchen. You may see DVC room types listed as studios or villas when pricing out your options.
Disney World Deluxe Resorts:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disneyland Deluxe Resorts:
- Disneyland Hotel
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
Explore these Deluxe DVC Resorts when you visit our resort page.
Visit During Disney’s Cheapest Travel Seasons
Disney has prices that are based on demand. How busy the season is really has an impact on the price per night at any resort hotel.
For more reasonably priced resort rates consider these times:
- The month of September starting after Labor Day weekend can be very quiet and have much lower prices.
- The last half of May before Memorial Day weekend is after spring break and before summer. Crowds are often lower in this seasonal attendance dip.
- The month of January can have some lower crowds and prices after the major holiday rush.
For cheaper Deluxe Disney resort prices try to avoid these times:
- The week of Christmas is the busiest of the year at Disney World. Right up through New Year’s Day the crowds and prices are usually the highest.
- Avoid spring break for sure. Wait times are high and so are prices. This is a different week every year depending on school schedules. You can look at DVC point charts for the year of your visit to determine when Disney anticipates this time period to be.
- Any holiday weekend can be pricier to visit. Avoid these for cheaper Deluxe resort rates.
Choose the Most Affordable Disney Deluxe Resorts
Some of these properties cost more than others. You can usually find better rates at some of the older Deluxe tier properties or ones not directly next to a theme park.
Try pricing out Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
If you start looking specifically at the prices for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the DVC components Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek can offer some fair prices throughout the year.
Rent Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Points for the Biggest Savings
You can find incredible deals on Deluxe resorts if you rent DVC points.
What is renting DVC points?
When a Disney Vacation Club owner is unable to use their points, they may choose to rent them out to someone else.
Using DVC Rental Store, you still get a confirmation number and can connect your reservation to your My Disney Experience account.
It’s possible to request specific resorts and dates or to shop for DVC confirmed reservations that have already been booked by members.
With a DVC rental you still have access to Deluxe resort guest perks like Extended Evening Theme Park Hours when it is offered. This allows you to stay in the park after it closes for the regular day. Waits for attractions are much shorter.
Cheap Deluxe Disney Resort Stay FAQs
Can you rent points at any DVC resort?
Yes, it’s possible to rent points at any DVC resort. Some may have more availability than others. For example, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has a smaller DVC room allotment than other properties. There are also only two DVC resorts there so there is less availability overall.
Can you get the Disney Dining Plan when you rent DVC points?
Yes, you can still book the dining plan when renting points. See more information about how it all works here: DVC Rental Store dining plans
Start planning your next Disney vacation! Browse the confirmed reservations, or request a free quote to rent DVC points and save up to 65% compared to booking directly through Disney.
