2015 Promotion - Stay, Play and Dine, or Room Only

The first Disney Promotion of 2015 was released today to Disney Visa Card holders (sadly as a Canadian we are not eligible for a Disney Chase Visa) however, this will be released to the general public on Thursday, October 9, 2014.

There are two promotions that were released, one is Stay Play and Dine (SP&D).  I cannot seem to find the specifics on that one, however I can let you know that in the past it has offered significant savings for families who choose to stay onsite and participate in the Disney Dining Plan (which our family always does!). It is actually comparable to the fall Free Dining promotion.  Disney does not release the details of the SP&D promotion, rather you will have to go to the website under special offers and start crunching some numbers.  Some forums report savings of several hundred dollars for a family.  (On Thursday when it is active I will post some examples).

The second promotion can be laid out and is nicely done so on the Disney Rewards website. The breakdown is as follows and includes most stays from January 5, 2015 to March 28, 2015:

Deluxe Villas (except for Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House and Kidini Village)
Save 30%

Deluxe Villas  Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House and Kidini Village
Save 20%

Deluxe resorts (Except for Animal Kingdom Lodge - Savanna View/Club View)
Save 30%

Deluxe resorts Animal Kingdom Lodge - Savanna View/Club View 
Save 20%

Moderate Resorts - Weekdays  (Except for Port of Orleans French Quarter)
Save 25%

Moderate Resorts - Weekends  (Except for Port of Orleans French Quarter)
Save 20%

Moderate Resorts - Weekdays Port of Orleans French Quarter
Save 15%

Moderate Resorts - Weekends Port of Orleans French Quarter
Save 10%

Value Resorts - Weekdays (Except for Little Mermaid Suites and All Star Movies)
Save 20%

Value Resorts - Weekends (Except for Little Mermaid Suites and All Star Movies)
Save 15%

Value Resorts - Weekdays All Star Movies Resorts
Save 15%

Value Resorts - Weekends All Star Movies Resorts
Save 10%

The Little Mermaid Suites at the Art of Animation Resort are not included in these Room Only Resorts. 

So the big question is, why is there a difference in Moderate Resorts? Why is there a difference in Value Resorts? And why are the Little Mermaid Suites not included?

The simple answer is popularity. Disney knows these resorts and these rooms do not need codes in order to sell out. The Little Mermaid Rooms are extremely popular and are often sold out and have never been included in any discounts since their opening.  

I will update this post with pricing examples once it becomes available on Thursday.  

~Happy Planning~