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Since it was released in 2019, Disney+ has quickly become a favorite entertainment device for Disney shows and movies, old and new, in many homes – more than 150 million households to be exact.
But its relevance in the Disney ecosystem goes well beyond watching “Frozen II” (again). Over the last year or so, Disney+ has tended to become a must-have for trips to Disney’s theme parks, including Disney World.
We’ve seen previous discounts on Disney resort hotel stays and Disney Cruises for Disney+ subscribers. Now Disney+ can save you up to 35% on your stay at Disney World Hotels on certain nights during this holiday season (October 22 to November 2 and November 26 to December 25).
Related: The best credit card for your Disney vacation
Disney+ Basics
Aside from the park-related discounts, Disney+ is great for travelers who may have to sit on a plane without (or any) good Wi-Fi for hours. Once you have the Disney+ app on your device, you can download as many Disney+ shows and movies as your device can handle with the premium version of the service. This means your family can watch all of their favorites on the go, without needing to connect to Wi-Fi.
You can download shows on up to 10 devices and stream to up to four at the same time, so you can load all your kids’ devices with shows to watch in flight or your next trip. There is also an option for a child profile that limits your child to watching TV-7FV and G rated shows.
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Use Disney+ to save in Disney parks
If you stay before December 25 and have Disney+, you can save up to 35% on Disney World hotels. How much you save depends on the resort you book. You can get the full breakdown of Eligible Disney resort discounts here.
Hotels at the highest 35% discount include:
Looking at a three-night stay in early December at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, your nightly discount drops from $560 to $364 a night (before tax). Over a three-night stay, that’s a savings of over $500 thanks to a service that starts at $7.99 per month.
Although you will save a bit less on Average Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter (a favorite TPG), you’ll also spend less than at a Deluxe resort. For those same December dates, this discount drops the price from $307 to $260 a night (tax excluded).
If you plan to celebrate Disney World vacation, which is a great way to value some hotel stays. The discount will automatically show when you sign in to your Disney account, but this only happens if you’ve used the same email address for your My Disney Experience account and your Disney+ account. Remember that consistency if you’re signing up for the first time.
Related: Disneyland vs Disney World: Which Park Is Better To Visit?
How to save on Disney+
There are several ways to save on Disney+.
The base price for Disney+ is $7.99 per month with ads, $10.99 per month without ads, or $109.99 per year. You can also combine it with Hulu and ESPN+ for an extra fee.
If you have an eligible Verizon account, you can save $4.99 per month for one Disney+ Packages.
Additionally, there are a number of credit cards that can help you reduce the out-of-pocket costs of streaming services.
The Disney Premier Visa Card pays you back $13.99 as statement credit for up to three consecutive months when you purchase a Disney+ plan. American Express also sometimes has an Amex Offer that grants cardholders a $7.99 monthly statement credit for up to six months of Disney+ fees. Furthermore, Platinum Card® from American Express regularly offers up to $20 per month in digital entertainment credits that you can use towards Disney+, among other eligible services (subscription required).
Related: Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Now Available: How to Use Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credits
Which credit card should you use for Disney+?
If you don’t have any of the cards above that offer statement credit for Disney+ — or if you’d rather use a different card to charge Disney+ — there are several other cards to consider when purchasing Disney+.
some best cards for streaming services include:
- Chase Sapphire Priority Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on several streaming services, including Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, SiriusXM, Sling, Spotify, Vudu, and YouTube TV.
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: 6% cashback on select US streaming services (subscription required).
- Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card: Get 4% cash back on select streaming services.
Information about the Capital One Savor card has been independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
bottom line
For many years now, Disney+ has been an affordable way to keep the family entertained, both at home and on the road. More recently, it’s become an increasingly valuable tool for saving money in Disney parks and even sometimes on a Disney excursion.
If you’re looking to go to Disney World later this year, consider how much you can save with this monthly streaming service.
App Link: Unlock Disney park perks and discounts with Disney Visa Card.
