Hello Eryca,
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for bringing us your question today. Your summertime Disney World vacation plan sounds amazing! Did you know that during 2025, guests staying at a Disney resort receive
FREE Disney Water Park admission on the day of their arrival? If it fits into your plans, that may be an awesome kick-off to your summer stay!
Free Dining is one of the most exciting
Special Offers that Walt Disney World resort occasionally features. In checking the offers at this time, a free dining plan does not appear to be currently available. However, there is a great
Disney Resort discount for summer dates that may work for you in July? Sometimes these room discounts can also be a great money saver! Oftentimes, given the choice of offers, I feel my family comes out ahead if we select a solid Disney Resort room discount and just pay for our food out of pocket.
You are correct that if you reserve a Disney Resort room and theme park tickets it's considered a "vacation package" and only requires a $200 deposit (prices subject to change). This allows you time to make payments, with the full amount not due until 30 days prior to arrival date. And the best part.... you get a magical countdown to watch in the
My Disney Experience app under "My Resort". Woo hoo!! Another benefit of making a reservation is that you can lock in the room and/or deal that you like while it's still available, and your deposit is fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to 30 days before your arrival date. And if a new deal pops up in the meantime, you can modify your reservation to that instead!
I hope you find a terrific deal that works for your summer Disney World vacation, Eryca. If you would like any dining recommendations, park planning tips, or have any additional questions please
visit me again at planDisney... I'd love to help.
Wishing on a star for you to make some magical memories!
Tami