Walt Disney World just released a new winter hotel deal, and the headline number gets attention: rooms from $99 a night at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. It's called "Prepay and Save on Your Winter Stay with Nonrefundable Rates," and the name tells you the catch. You pay for the whole stay up front, and you can't cancel or change it.
I've been a Disney travel agent since 2010 and I'm a College of Disney Knowledge graduate. Here's what's included, who it's right for, and when a regular discount is the smarter choice.
Each resort has one eligible room type. Rates are per night, before tax:
| Resort | Room Type | Nightly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Disney's All-Star Sports Resort (Value) | Standard Room | $99 to $139 |
| Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Moderate) | Standard Location 5th Sleeper Room | $199 to $249 |
| Disney's Art of Animation Resort (Value) | Cars Family Suite | $299 to $349 |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (Deluxe) | Savanna View Room | $449 to $499 |
All-Star Sports is the budget pick (here's how many pools All-Star Sports has). Port Orleans Riverside's 5th sleeper room and the Art of Animation family suites are built for bigger families, which I cover in Disney World hotels for a family of 5. A savanna view at Animal Kingdom Lodge under $500 a night is a rare price.
Here's my Art of Animation Cars Family Suite tour, and you can read my full Art of Animation review, with more room tours on my Fun Park Go YouTube channel.
The offer covers two windows:
Stays need at least 2 consecutive nights, up to 14. In January and February, every night of your stay has to fall on a Sunday through Thursday, so a weekend trip won't price at these rates. Disney has set aside a limited number of rooms and hasn't listed a booking deadline.
The December window lines up nicely with the holidays: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. My Disney World Christmas guide and Disney Springs Christmas 2026 guide will help you fill those days.
This is the part I want every family to read twice:
That's very different from a normal Disney package, where you put down a deposit and pay the balance later. If you'd rather spread out payments, read Disney payment plans explained first.
Not always. Disney has percentage-off room discounts running for some of the same dates. The holiday room offer saves up to 20% on most nights from November 22 to December 24, 2026, and the Spring 2027 room offer saves up to 25% on select nights from January 3 to April 29, 2027. Those keep Disney's regular, flexible terms.
Here's how I'd decide:
January and February are already some of the best-value weeks of the year. See my guide to the cheapest time to go to Disney World in 2027 to pick your nights.
Since tickets aren't included, I recommend Get Away Today's Walt Disney World discount tickets. Use promo code FunParkGo for $10 off a package. Undercover Tourist is another reputable discount ticket seller.
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The best way to know if the $99 deal is your best rate is to compare it with the other discounts for your exact dates. Disney allows a travel professional to book it, and our planning is free. Contact Fun Park Go and I'll check every option before you commit.
Which Disney World hotel is $99 a night?
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort, Standard Room, from $99 to $139 per night plus tax on eligible winter nights.
Can I cancel the Disney World prepay hotel rate?
No. You pay in full at booking, and Disney won't refund, credit or change the reservation for any reason.
Does the $99 rate include weekends?
In December, most nights from the 13th to the 24th qualify. From January 3 to February 25, 2027, only Sunday through Thursday nights qualify.
Does the deal include park tickets?
No. Tickets are separate, and anything you add to the reservation becomes nonrefundable.
