This Spring and Summer, you can stay in the magic with special offers at Walt Disney World Resort.
Stay in the magic with this special offer—and make sweet summer memories to savor!
Get up to a $750 Disney Dining Promo Card when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort and theme park ticket(s).
This offer is valid for arrivals most nights July 1 to July 10, 2023 and August 1 to September 14, 2023. A lower-value Disney Dining Promo Card may also be available when you purchase this package during other select summer arrival dates.
Stay in the magic with this special offer—and spring into fun or make sweet summer memories at Walt Disney World Resort.
You can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels:
Save up to 25% on stays most nights April 10 through July 10, 2023
Save up to 20% on stays most nights March 1 through March 31, 2023
There’s magic all around at Walt Disney World Resort. Enjoy even more enchantment with special benefits for Guests of Disney Resort hotels—including early entry to the theme parks 30 minutes before regular park opening to experience select attractions (with valid park admission and a theme park reservation).
This offer is valid for select Disney Resort hotels.
Way back in the summer of 2021, Disney stated that the Disney Dining Plan would be coming back. Well, it hasn’t, and we’ve been waiting to hear any kind of update. We finally got an announcement on a dining promotion, but it’s not exactly the news we were hoping for.
Promo Dining Card Offer Details
Disney has just announced a new dining promotion that begins January 5. Guests who purchase select vacation packages will receive a new complimentary Disney Dining Promo Card. The card will be available for arrivals between June 25 and September 14, 2023. A vacation package that includes a minimum 4-nights, anlong with a minumum 4-day theme ticket is required.
The rate of the Dining Promo Card is determined by your arrival date and resort category:
June 25-30 & July 11-31
$35 per night for Value resorts
75 per night for Moderate resorts and Cabins
$125 per night for Deluxe resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas
July 1-10 & August 1- September 14
$50 per night for Value resorts
$100 per night for Moderate resorts and Cabins
$150 per night for Deluxe resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas
For all dates, the maximum value for the Promo Card will be $750. Note a lower-value Disney Dining Promo Card may also be available when you purchase this package during other select summer arrival dates. Ask your Travel Planner for details.
You cannot combine this offer with any other discounts. The room and ticket package must be non-discounted to receive the Disney Dining Promo Card offer.
Using the Dining Card
Rather than guests having credits for certain meals, they will receive a digital card that will be emailed to guests once they’ve checked in at their resort. You can also present the card barcode in the email itself, or print out an email for a back up copy. Finally, the card can be added to Apple Pay and Google Pay digital wallets but not to a MagicBand, MagicBand+, or MagicMobile. Guests can use the card to purchase food and beverage items at select participating locations at Walt Disney World. The Dining Card will have an experiration date. To learn more about using the Disney Dining Promo Card, click here.
One important thing to remember, unlike the Disney Dining Plan, the card’s value is per night, not per guest. So the reward amount is exactly the same, regardless of the number of guests per reservation. So a family of six would have the same amount as two people.
As we noted above, there has been no update on the Dining Plans status since the summer of 2021. This new promotional card may be a temporary alternative to previous “Free Dining” offers we have seen in the past, or this may be a sign that the Dining Plans will not come back. We’ll have to wait and see what happens!
Mark your calendars as today we are excited to share event and registration dates for the 2023-2024 runDisney race season, including information on the much-anticipated return of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend in January 2024! From exciting races through Disney Parks to virtual events Guests can run anywhere in the world, runDisney is home to the most magical races on Earth. As we look towards the new year, runners can gear up for even more miles and magic to come during next race season – take a look below at the dates.
We’re so excited to bring runDisney races back to the west coast in 2024 and are even more excited for the return of the fan-favorite Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Taking place January 11-14, 2024, the weekend will include three endurance events, a challenge and more that are sure to be filled with memorable moments and magical miles running through the Happiest Place on Earth. Stay tuned for more details about the race course, medals and more in the coming months!
We’re also thrilled that with the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney will also be reintroducing the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge in 2024! More information about the Challenge and how to qualify will be available on runDisney.com in January 2023.
With entertainment, beloved characters, and Disney magic at every mile, runDisney races are memorable experiences for runners of all ages and skill levels. They’re also the only opportunity for runners and Disney fans alike to run unique courses through Disney Parks.
runDisney Virtual events are also a great way to have fun while designing a race course and running from any destination of choice! Whether Guests race looking for some motivation to train for their next runDisney race or get a taste of the magic wherever they run, our Virtual Race events are perfect for everyone!
runDisney 2023-2024 Calendar of Events
2023 runDisney Virtual Series
June-August2023 General Registration: April 25, 2023
2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
November 2-5, 2023 Club runDisney Registration: March 14, 2023 General Registration: March 21 2023 Virtual Event Registration: March 24 2023
2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
February 22-25, 2024 Club runDisney Registration: June 13, 2023 General Registration: June 20, 2023 Virtual Event Registration: June 23, 2023
2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 3-7 2024 Club runDisney Registration: April 4, 2023 General Registration: April 11. 2023 Virtual Event Registration: April 14, 2023
2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
April 18-21 2024 Club runDisney Registration: August 15, 2023 General Registration: August 22. 2023 Virtual Event Registration: August 25, 2023
2024 Disneyland, Half Marathon Weekend
January 11-14 2024 Club runDisney Registration: February 7, 2023 General Registration: February 14, 2023 Virtual Event Registration: February 17, 2023
The holiday atmosphere here at Walt Disney World Resort is so warm and cozy (and not just because of the weather!), and Disney PhotoPass photographers love making guests’ photos even merrier with some holly-jolly props, Magic Shots, and more! Below, check out some of our favorite photo ops available this holiday season from Disney PhotoPass Service around Walt Disney World Resort, and note where photographers will be capturing each of them.
After dark in front of the Christmas trees at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs
On the bridge leading from Oasis to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, on Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at all World Celebration locations at EPCOT, at theDisney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs, and at the following locations at Magic Kingdom Park: entrance, the Disney PhotoPass Studio inside Sir Mickey’s, and on Main Street, U.S.A.
At most locations at all four theme parks, the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs, and select resorts
In front of the Christmas tree at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, on Sunset Boulevard and Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, near the main entrance to World Showcase at EPCOT, and at the entrance and in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park
In front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, at select Hollywood Boulevard locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs, and starting November 25 when guests can meet Santa Claus at EPCOT
At all three Disney PhotoPass Studios, which are located at Disney Springs, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Magic Kingdom Park
In the Norway pavilion at EPCOT (starting November 25) and at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs
At all World Showcase locations at EPCOT starting November 25, and at Echo Lake and select Hollywood Boulevard locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If guests want to deck their halls with all these photos, have them consider purchasing Memory Maker. With Memory Maker, guests can download all the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from their vacation, including those taken onboard attractions – all for one price.*
*Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicableterms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). If Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within 3 days of the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. A MagicBand, or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth technology enabled for the My Disney Experience app, is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to theexpiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations.
A big change is coming to Walt Disney World’s restaurants, but it doesn’t involve food.
Earlier this month, we reported on Disney updating its dining cancelation policy at Walt Disney World. Previously, Guests would incur a $10 penalty fee per person for “no-shows” or if they didn’t cancel 24 hours in advance.
However, with this new policy, Gusts will be able to cancel their plans up to two hours before with no penalty. This has now been confirmed by reporter Scott Gustin on Twitter.
Some had claimed this to be a glitch when it originally rolled out, but with Disney confirming this new policy, Guests can assure it’s here to stay. Disney’s instructions on canceling are as follows:
You can cancel your dining reservation online. Please refer to the cancellation policy provided at the time of your booking and in your email confirmation.
Restaurants offering advance reservations charge a per-person cancellation fee for reservations cancelled after the designated cancellation period, or for no shows. Each restaurant at Walt Disney World® Resort maintains its own cancellation policy, so be sure to confirm the policy before finalizing your reservation. For additional assistance, please call (407) 824-1391.
Speaking of Disney World restaurants, we recently saw the return of a very popular spot. There are some truly fantastic places to enjoy a meal at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, but none of the Parks compare to EPCOT’s lineup of restaurants.
From authentic Chinese cuisine to an incredibly-large selection of tequila, EPCOT’s World Showcase has it all. On November 4, we finally saw the return of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. This dining experience is found at the Norway pavilion in the World Showcase at EPCOT and gives guests a taste of Norwegian cuisine.
