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As 2025 turned the page to 2026, American travelers — including those heading to Walt Disney World — caught a break at the pump.
It may be time to drive to Disney World
According to AAA, the national average gas price dropped more than 4 cents in the final week of 2025, falling to $2.89. The group says this is the cheapest December at the pump since the end of 2020.
When you’re picking a hotel for Disney World, Universal Orlando, or maybe even just the Orlando area, you’re going to want to make sure that hotel meets a certain set of standards (I won’t even book a hotel that doesn’t have at least 4 out of 5 dots on TripAdvisor, for example). You’re paying good money for accommodations — you deserve a quality stay!
The pool at Conrad Orlando is SO pretty!
Well, if you’ve been thinking about staying at Evermore Resort near Disney World (which is MASSIVE, by the way), you may opt for the hotel on-site, the Conrad Hotel. Well, if you book that hotel, you probably made a great decision because it just got one of the highest honors in the hotel industry: the AAA Five Diamond designation. Everybody say OOOOHHH…AHHHH.
Are you making plans for the holidays in Disney World?
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Sure you are! The holidays in Disney World are EXTRA special, so it’s a great time to visit. Not only do you get to experience the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (not to mention the celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional — Brendan Fraser, people!), but you also get to see all the gorgeous decorations, and even have an opportunity to attend an exclusive Christmas party at Magic Kingdom. Well, we have something that could save you a little money on that Christmas party — and more!
A huge part of planning a trip to Disney World is figuring out exactly how to get there.
It’s about to get more expensive to drive to Florida
Flying is always a good option, especially if you live far away. Plus, airlines typically offer pretty good discounts to Orlando. However, some of you may choose to drive, and sometimes that could be the best budget-friendly option. Driving, though, may no longer be as budget-friendly as we thought, thanks to rising gas prices in Florida.
Let’s face it — Walt Disney World is expensive. It’s no secret that your admission tickets to the theme parks will take up a huge chunk of your upcoming vacation budget. If you’ve recently priced admission for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and/or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you know why we’re focused today on helping each other find discounts!
Magic Kingdom!
It doesn’t matter if you are visiting Disney World for an extended trip or a few days, it’s still a costly vacation. Therefore, you should watch for Disney World Discounts offered to affinity groups, including Disney World Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Disney Visa Cardholders, Florida Residents, Military, and more!
Driving to Disney World is a gamble right now.
Gas Station
With flight cancellations and fluctuating airfare costs, you might think that driving to Disney World is your best bet right now. But gas prices have been all over the place during the last few months. We’ve seen some HUGE increases and significant decreases. So just what do gas prices look like right now in Florida? Well, we have some good news.
What’s better than going on a Disney vacation? How about saving money on a Disney vacation?!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
With Disney Parks pricing continuing to increase, it’s great to find ways to save on hotels, tickets, and more, and now certain AAA members can save money on Disneyland Resort tickets!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
