Are you ready for your next Disney World trip?!

There’s a LOT happening at Disney World in 2024 like the Disney Dining Plan coming back, park hopping returning to normal, new rides, restaurants, and more on the way. So, if you’re planning a trip, we want to make sure you’re not missing out on any hotel perks!

Let’s get right into the hotel benefits that you shouldn’t miss out on!

Resort Activities

A great thing to take advantage of if you’re staying at a Disney Resort is the FREE activities that they offer! Throughout the day, they’ll have different fun things to do like scavenger hunts, crafts, pool parties, trivia challenges, and more.

If you love horses, Tri Circle D Ranch is a great spot to visit to see horses, but you can also take Trail Rides for $55 per person and Carriage Rides for $55, and kiddos can take Pony Rides for $8 per person! Plus, this resort has also offered Wagon Rides and Sleigh Rides.

Oh, and did we mention ARCHERY!? You can learn to shoot a bow and arrow for $45 per person. If that’s not the coolest recreation offering at a Disney World hotel, we don’t know what is.

Early Access to Genie+ Individual Lightning Lane Selections

Genie+ is the paid version of Disney Genie that lets you access the “Lightning Lanes,” more or less giving you shorter wait times at a lot of rides. Considering that time is money, Genie+ could very well be worth the purchase.

While all Disney guests can reserve an Individual Lightning Lane time when the park opens, if you are staying at a Disney Resort, you can access this system beginning at 7AM. This perk will give you a lot more control over your day, since time slots do sell out quickly.

Earlier Access to Advance Dining Reservations

When it comes to making dining reservations in advance, Disney Resort guests can make their bookings 60 days in advance, plus the length of their stay (no longer than 10 days).

Other guests can only make reservations 60 days in advance. It may seem like a small advantage, but it could be the edge you need to snag a hard-to-get reservation!

Bounceback Offer

A bounceback offer is a limited-time deal presented to guests currently on vacation. We happen to think that bounceback offers can be a GREAT value and an excellent way to book your next Disney World trip. Disney guests may receive an email on their checkout date or find in-room communication about new Resort Future Stay offers. Look out for more information on your in-room TV or in a pamphlet!

There are three different discounts ranging from 25%-35% off future hotel stays:

• Guests can save up to 25% off Value Resorts
• Guests can save up to 30% off Moderate Resorts
• Guests can save up to 35% off Deluxe Resorts & Deluxe Villas

The bounceback offers apply to most dates in 2024, including:

• January 7-10, 2024
• January 15-18, 2024
• January 21-25, 2024
• January 28 – February 1, 2024
• February 4-8, 2024
• February 11-14, 2024
• February 19-22, 2024
• February 25 – March 16, 2024
• March 31 – May 23, 2024
• May 27 – August 29, 2024
• September 2-30, 2024
• October 27-31, 2024
• November 25-27, 2024
• December 1-24, 2024

Guests may receive an email on their checkout date or find in-room communication about new Resort Future Stay offers. Look out for more information on your in-room TV or in a pamphlet! These offers will only be available to book over the phone and must be booked within 7 days from the date of checkout. To book, guests can dial extension 8844 from their in-room phone, call 407-934-7639, or contact a travel agent to book a new reservation.

Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

As always, we’re here to help you have the best Disney vacation possible by bringing you all of our tips and tricks. Be sure to follow us at DFB for more Disney discounts and news.

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What is your favorite Disney resort to stay in? Let us know in the comments. 

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