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Disney’s Shocking Fine Print Hidden Behind “Too Good to Be True” Hotel Discounts

Disney just dropped a hotel deal that’s making jaws drop — but there’s a side story here that’s just as important for guests to know before they book.

Disney Plus screen showing Marvel, Star Wars, and its animation films on a computer screen.
Credit: Disney

If you’re a Disney+ subscriber (or about to become one), you now have access to an incredible hotel offer for summer 2025. For stays between June 29th and July 31st, 2025, Disney+ members can score discounted hotel rates that seem ripped from a decade ago:

  • $99/night (plus tax) for a Standard Room at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

  • $169/night (plus tax) for a Woods View Room at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

  • $229/night (plus tax) for Cars Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

  • $249/night (plus tax) for Deluxe Studios at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

  • $339/night (plus tax) for Savanna View Rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Pretty amazing, right? Especially at a time when regular Disney hotel rates can easily soar into the $500+ range.

But as always, there’s fine print — and this time, there’s something bigger to be aware of.

First, not every room type is included (no Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation, no 3-bedroom villas or Deluxe Suites, for example), and availability is very limited. Plus, you’ll need to stay at least two nights, but no more than 14. You must also be an active Disney+ subscriber at the time of booking — and yes, Disney will require you to log into your account to prove it.

A busy Magic Kingdom scene with numerous visitors walking along a brightly colored street lined with shops. At the end of Main Street, U.S.A. stands the Cinderella castle with pointed towers. Trees and decorations add to the festive atmosphere under a sunny, blue sky at Disney World.
Credit: Lee Bailey / Flickr

Now, here’s where things get interesting:
Disney has recently been in the spotlight because of a different situation involving Disney+ subscriptions… and it’s raising some eyebrows about these kinds of deals.

Earlier this year, Disney argued in court that a man who had signed up for Disney+ had agreed — through the fine print terms — to waive his right to sue Disney in most cases, and instead settle disputes through arbitration.

This surfaced after a tragic incident where a woman, Kanokporn Tangsuan, died from an allergic reaction at Disney Springs. Her husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages — but Disney countered that, because he had agreed to Disney+’s terms when subscribing (and later through Disney park apps), he was legally bound to arbitrate rather than sue.

The case has sparked serious discussion about how Disney+ terms are now being used to shield the company from lawsuits.

So while this summer hotel deal is genuinely a fantastic bargain for Disney+ members, it’s worth keeping in mind that by subscribing (or reactivating) your Disney+ account, you’re agreeing to certain legal waivers that could impact your rights if something unexpected were to happen during your trip.

Walt Disney World Resort entrance
Credit: Inside the Magic

Bottom Line

If you’re already a Disney+ subscriber, this hotel deal is a no-brainer. You’re essentially getting a major perk for your subscription fee — and possibly one of the best hotel discounts we’ve seen at Disney World in a long time.

But if you’re signing up just for this offer, it’s important to be aware that you’re also entering into a binding agreement that limits your future ability to sue Disney over disputes, even outside the streaming platform.

As always:
✔️ Read the terms before you click “subscribe.”
✔️ Snag a discounted room if you can — because they will sell out fast.
✔️ Stay informed about what you’re agreeing to when you sign up.

Disney is definitely serving up some magic this summer — just be sure you know everything that comes with it.

Alessia Dunn

Orlando theme park lover who loves thrills and theming, with a side of entertainment. You can often catch me at Disney or Universal sipping a cocktail, or crying during Happily Ever After or Fantasmic.

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