Here's how Disney+ subscribers can stay at Disney World for as little as $99 per night this summer
Editor's Note
Disney+ is a much-loved entertainment fixture in many homes — approximately 125 million households across over 80 countries, to be exact — for Disney shows and movies, old and new.
Since its release in 2019, the streaming service has also added packages that include access to ESPN and Hulu, with the option to bundle their package with a subscription to Max (HBO). Disney+ has since added access to ABC News Live and curated playlists for Premium subscribers.
Related: The best credit cards for your Disney vacation
If you're not already a Disney+ subscriber, there are several plans to choose from, with pricing between $9.99 and $29.99 per month. There are a few ways to save on your Disney+ subscription, which we will discuss in this guide, but Disney+ can also help you save money on your next Disney World vacation. Here's how.
Disney World hotel offer for Disney+ subscribers
This summer, Disney+ subscribers can take advantage of a limited-time Disney World hotel discount with room rates starting as low as $99 per night. This special rate is available for stays of two nights or longer on most nights between June 29 and July 31. The discount is eligible at the following hotels and room types:
- $99 per night plus tax for Standard Rooms at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- $169 per night plus tax for Woods View Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resort — Riverside
- $229 per night plus tax for Cars Family Suites at Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- $249 per night plus tax for Deluxe Studios at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort
- $339 per night plus tax for Savanna View Rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
If you are curious about just how much you can save using this offer, let's compare the regular room rate during this time period versus the discounted rate for a four-night stay at Port Orleans Resort. The regular nightly rate for a standard fifth-sleeper room is $337 per night (plus taxes and fees), for a four-night total of $1,516.52.
With this discount, you'll pay just $169 per night (plus taxes and fees) for a total of $760.36. That's a 50% savings ... not bad for a subscription that you can get for no out-of-pocket cost with the right credit card.
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The best credit cards for Disney+
There are a few ways to save on your Disney+ subscription.
The base price for Disney+ is $9.99 per month with ads, and Disney+ Premium with no ads costs $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year. Several Disney Bundle plans allow you to combine Disney+ with subscriptions to Hulu, ESPN and Max.
Luckily, a few credit cards can help you eliminate or reduce out-of-pocket costs for Disney+.
The Disney® Premier Visa® Card (see rates and fees) gives you up to $16.99 back in statement credits for up to three consecutive months on qualifying Disney Bundle subscription purchases.
American Express also occasionally has an Amex Offer that issues cardholders a monthly statement credit for a limited time on Disney+ charges.
Moreover, The Platinum Card® from American Express provides up to $25 per month ($300 annually) in digital entertainment statement credits that you can use toward Disney+, among other eligible services (subject to auto-renewal; enrollment is required). With the exception of the highest-priced premium bundle, you can cover the full cost of your monthly subscription using the digital entertainment credit.
Related: How to use the Amex Platinum digital entertainment credit
If you don’t have any of the above cards that offer statement credits for Disney+ or would rather use a different card for Disney+ charges, there are other cards to consider.
Some of the best cards for streaming services include:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 3 points per dollar spent on select streaming services, including Apple Music, Apple TV, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Paramount+, Peacock, Showtime, SiriusXM, Sling, Spotify, YouTube Premium, YouTube TV and Vudu.
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express: Get up to $84 annually (up to $7 monthly) as a statement credit for Disney Streaming purchases. Valid for U.S. websites only (subject to auto-renewal; enrollment is required).
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: Get up to $120 annually (up to $10 monthly) as a statement credit for Disney Streaming purchases. Valid for U.S. websites only (subject to auto-renewal; enrollment is required). Cardholders also earn 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming services. Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
- Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card: Get 3% cash back on select streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu and Disney+.
Even if you don’t have any of these cards, eligible Verizon account holders can get a Disney Bundle with Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $10 per month.
Using Disney+ when you travel
Disney+ is great for travelers who might find themselves on a plane without good (or any) Wi-Fi for hours. With most Disney+ plans, you can use the mobile app to download as many Disney+ shows and movies as your device can handle. This means your family members can watch all their favorites on the go without connecting to Wi-Fi.
You can download shows on up to 10 devices and stream up to four at a time (based on your subscription plan), so you can load your whole family’s devices with shows to watch during your next flight or road trip. There’s also an option for kid profiles that limit your child to shows rated TV-7FV and G.
Disneyland and Disney World's televisions have been upgraded to allow you to log in to your Disney+ account and watch your favorite shows and movies from the comfort of your hotel room.
Bottom line
For years, Disney+ has been affordable, helping to keep the family entertained both at home and on the road. And with special discounts like the summertime Disney World hotel deal for Disney+ subscribers, your subscription can help you save hundreds on your next vacation.
Application link: Unlock Disney in-park perks and discounts with the Disney Premier Visa Card.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
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- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.