Walt Disney World in 2014
2014 AT DISNEY WORLD
Below find the main topics for Walt Disney World in 2014, including
- Disney World 2014 packages and booking dates
- 2014 Disney World deals
- 2014 Disney Armed Forces Salute
- Free Dining in 2014 at Disney World
- The best weeks of 2014 to visit
- 2014 crowds at Disney World
- What’s new at Disney World in 2014
DISNEY WORLD PACKAGES FOR 2014
Disney’s 2014 prices will likely come out in the summer of 2013. You can find projected 2014 Disney World price seasons here.
You can book a Disney World hotel room up to 500 days in advance. That means that as of October 29, 2012, you can book arrival dates into mid-March 2014.
DISNEY WORLD DEALS IN 2014
2014 discounts at Walt Disney World are unlikely to emerge until the fall of 2013 at the earliest. For 2014 Disney World deals, promotions, and discounts as they emerge, see the Walt Disney World deals and discounts page of this site.
Walt Disney World offers specials, discounts, packages deals, and other deals only when, based on its booking rates, it believes it can profitably bump demand by doing so.
The windows it provides for such deals seem to range from a month to nine months ahead. Given this, the more the economy seems to be doing OK, the shorter the notice for these deals likely will be.
For Disney World 2014 military deals and 2014 free dining at Walt Disney World, see below.
DISNEY WORLD MILITARY DISCOUNTS IN 2014
Disney World has announced special discounts for Military families for most of 2013. See this for more. There’s no telling if this deal will be extended into FY14, or if so, when such an extension will be announced.
FREE DINING AT DISNEY WORLD IN 2014
There’s no guarantee Disney will offer the Disney Dining Plan for free in 2014.
If it does, based on past dates, Disney will most likely offer more free dining in 2014 from later August 2013 through much of September, and announce it in the late spring or early summer of 2014.
BEST WEEKS TO VISIT DISNEY WORLD IN 2014
For the best times to visit Disney World in 2014, see 2014 weeks to visit, ranked in order.
A few observations (all reflected in the 2014 week rankings):
- New Year’s Eve 2014 is midweek, so there will be fewer lower-crowd days in January.
- Easter, April 20, 2014, is about as late as it can be, meaning more good late March and early April dates than usual.
- Thanksgiving 2014 is November 27th, almost as late as it can be, meaning more good November days and fewer good December days.
CROWDS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD IN 2014
See the 2014 Disney World Crowd Calendar.
WHAT’S NEW AT DISNEY WORLD IN 2014
As I write this, not much new is expected in 2014. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride is expected to open in 2013, and Avatar no earlier than 2015.
The major elements of Disney’s NextGen project likely will have launched by 2014. If so, much more will come on this later.
NextGen, when fully implemented, will increase the value of staying in Walt Disney World resort hotels, especially for those able to do extensive advance planning.
MORE ON WHEN TO GO TO WALT DISNEY WORLD
- For when to go to Walt Disney World, see this
- For the next best dates, see this
- For the best and worst times to visit, see this
- For 2012 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For the 2012 Week Picker, see this
- For 2013 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For the 2013 Week Picker, click here
- For 2014 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For forecasting crowds at Walt Disney World, see this
- For the 2012 Crowd Calendar, click here
- For the 2013 Crowd Calendar, click here
- For the 2014 Crowd Calendar, click here
- For seasonal pricing at Walt Disney World, see this
- For 2012 price seasons, see this
- For 2013 price seasons, click here
- For projected 2014 price seasons, see this
- For weather at Walt Disney World, see this
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23 comments
2014 seems so far away from now! Anyway, good to keep that in mind.
Perhaps a 4-day Disney cruise to complement with the new Fantasyland?
It’s helpful though as I am just starting to plan a trip to Disney world sometime in April or May 2014. (Skipping Easter of course!) So glad I found this site!
Hi Becca, I’m so glad the site is helping!
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Great site – planning on taking an 18month old and 3.5 year old in January 2014. Hoping for Next Gen bugs to be ironed out but not a huge price jump at resorts.
Hi Kate! Even if prices go up (again) later January will still likely be the least expensive time of the year…
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Thank you for all those informations !
We want to visit for the first time Disneyworld in 2014, end of march, beginning of april. We come from France, that is why we want to have all the informations that can help us to come at the best period.
And thanks to you, we decided our period if we don’t want crowd but a beautiful weather to enjoy swimming pools !
We are thinking about 9 days in Disney, 2 or 3 days in Universal studios.
I think we will have to book our flight in april, do you think we can wait for promotional prices or it is better to book in april too to be sure we will have the hotel we want at this period ?
Thanks a lot for you help.
Malvina
Hi Malvina, yes, I think your dates will be wonderful!
Booking your hotel for 2014 in April 2013 can be tricky–see this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2011/02/21/how-far-in-advance-can-you-book-a-walt-disney-world-vacation/
If you book, and then a hotel deal comes out, you can re-book and get the deal if your hotel and arrival dates are eligible…
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When you say “NextGen, when fully implemented, will increase the value of staying in Walt Disney World resort hotels, especially for those able to do extensive advance planning.” Does this mean it will be more expensive to stay on the property, or do you mean increase the value as in more affordable?
Hey Brian, first this is still all speculative. Hardly any of the material details about what I am thinking about here–Disney’s Fastpass+ program–have been released yet.
What I meant was “more valuable to guests,” if things unfold they way I think they will. How Disney will capture some of this value to itself–through some combination of increased occupancy, increased prices, or both–is also still unclear…
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I am thinking about a visit to all 4 parks starting 11/29/14 to take in the holiday decor and celebrate my boys’ birthdays (they will be turning 6 & 8 that December.) Should I book at the 500 day mark and then watch for promos to rebook into or should I wait until fall 2013 for possible promos? I am thinking of an Epcot resort – either Beach Club, Yacht Club, or Boardwalk. Thanks!
We are trying to plan for the Dates of March 29th to April 6th 2014, we are bringing a total of 7, and plan on seeing everything!!! We seem to be having the worst time with finding a room to accomodate everyone without breaking the bank. We really want to reserve in the about the next month or so and then start paying for the trip monthly so it is paid for by January.
Hi–if none of you will be three or under on your arrival date, that’s a hard one. See this for the on-site options http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/12/15/lower-priced-options-for-large-families-at-walt-disney-world/ and if none of them suits take a look at this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/01/27/the-tightwads-guide-to-staying-off-site-at-walt-disney-world/
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Hi!
Do you know when discounted rooms are released to Expedia, etc?
Thx
Hi Kat, that’s a great question, but I don’t know the answer.
Here’s what I found way down the page here http://www.mousesavers.com/walt-disney-world-vacation-discounts-and-deals/disney-world-resort-hotel-discounts-codes/ –not a lot of help but some good info:
Booking Through Expedia
When discounted room-only rates are offered to the general public, the same rates that are offered through other travel agencies (and directly by Disney) are usually also available online through Expedia. The discounted rates are listed as “promotional rates” or are given special names such as “Magical Fall Rates.”
Generally speaking you’re better off to book through a Disney Specialist travel agent, because Expedia seldom offers a deal that other travel agencies can’t duplicate, and has rules and requirements that can be confusing. Be sure to read ALL the small print as you make your reservation (which may require you to click on a link that says “terms and conditions” or something similar) so that you are clear on any cancellation and change fees.
Booking Through Travelocity
When discounted room-only rates are offered to the general public, the same rates that are offered through other travel agencies (and directly by Disney) are usually also available online through Travelocity. The discounted rates are listed as “promotional rates” or are given special names such as “Magical Fall Rates.”
Generally speaking you’re better off to book through a Disney Specialist travel agent, because Travelocity seldom offers a deal that other travel agencies can’t duplicate, and has rules and requirements that can be confusing. Be sure to read ALL the small print as you make your reservation (which may require you to click on a link that says “terms and conditions” or something similar) so that you are clear on any cancellation and change fees.
Hello…we are planning a trip in January 2014 for my daughters 5th birthday. Does anyone know that when they say “ride closures” does that mean most of the rides are closed or just some? I hate to go for her birthday and her not be able to enjoy it. Any suggestion?
Hi Lisa, I’m the one that says ride closures, and it means just some/a few. See this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/05/12/winter-ride-closures-at-walt-disney-world/
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Hi
Planning a Visit Thurs 26/04-08/05 14 Just wondering how this will be crowds/prices wise
Thanks
Hi Chrissy! For forecast crowds, see this http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/10/07/disney-world-crowds-2014/ and for forecast prices, this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/10/01/projected-walt-disney-world-2014-price-seasons/
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Hey Dave,
We are planning to take our five and two year olds to Disney World March 1-7th 2014. I know they are young but this will just be one of many Disney trips for us so we are breaking them in young. Anyway, at what point this summer should they release the 2014 packages? Is it better for me to go ahead and book our room (we want Art of Animation Lion King Suite) and then add the tickets/food when the packages come out or should I just wait? Thanks for all of the great info!!
Tiffany, you can book those dates now–see this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2011/02/21/how-far-in-advance-can-you-book-a-walt-disney-world-vacation/ And it doesn’t much matter whether you book now, or when the 2014 packages come out, which I’d guess will be in June sometime…
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Hi Dave! First off, thanks for this great site. I am hoping (very tentatively) to visit WDW the week of 2/22/14. I went that same week this year – 2/23/13. Last fall, I was offered a PIN for free dining that included that week (I didn’t use it because I already got a great deal with Stay, Play, Dine). Wht do you think my chances are of being offered a free dining PIN for 2/22/14? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting a PIN? I’ve never gotten another one. Thanks!
Chelsea, thanks! I’m sorry, but honestly I have no idea! No one outside of Disney really knows how the pin codes work…
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