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When you book a Disney hotel do you pay upfront?

You must pay a $200 deposit within 3 days of reserving your package. (Except when booking online at DisneyWorld.com, in which case the deposit is required at time of booking.) Final payment of the entire remainder is due 30 days prior to check-in.



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For holidays that include Disney World accommodation, the full balance is required 8 weeks before departure. However, if travel is within 8 weeks of making your booking, payment is required in full when you book the holiday.

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Deposit Requirements: When booking within 30 days prior to arrival, a deposit equal to one night per reservation must be applied to the reservation at time of booking. If a deposit is not received when due, the reservation will automatically cancel.

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Yes, you can call and pay over the phone ahead of time! I do it all the time! I do wish they gave the option to pay the whole balance when you make the reservation and or the option to pay the balance off online!

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But when exactly does the hotel charge your card for the room and various fees? Hotels generally charge deposits upon booking and the remaining balance after checkout. However, the timeline varies based on the hotel's payment policies, your booking details, and the type of charges.

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Theme Park Reservations are required for every day you wish to visit the Parks- except for the two Water Parks. You will have to visit your My Disney Experience account and pick the Parks you wish to visit and on which day. Don't delay as the Park reservations can fill up!

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Payment by Credit Card Disney World accepts all of the big four US credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover) along with Diners Club and Japanese Credit Bureau (JCB). If you have an Apple phone, you can link these cards to your phone and use Apple Pay throughout the park.

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This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room — like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee! Think of this like a deposit you'd put down for an event space.

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This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room — like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee! Think of this like a deposit you'd put down for an event space.

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Rules for Disney World Vacation Packages You must pay a $200 deposit within 3 days of reserving your package. (Except when booking online at DisneyWorld.com, in which case the deposit is required at time of booking.) Final payment of the entire remainder is due 30 days prior to check-in.

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Buying a Disney World vacation package means you must purchase your hotel room and either dining or tickets or both for each person in the party directly from Disney, with those components priced and sold together as a “package.” Normal Disney vacation packages are not discounted; prices are more-or-less consistent ...

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If you do not pay your remaining balance by the due date, your package may be automatically canceled without notice, with any deposits paid considered nonrefundable.

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There are no hidden fees at Disney's resorts. It is very common for non-Disney owned hotels and resorts in the Disney area to charge resort fees; some are up to $25 per room per night.

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You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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It's actually fairly unusual for Disney World tickets to be completely sold out. Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available.

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If you don't see availability for a theme park you were hoping to visit, consider the Park Hopper Option (if it's not already added to your existing Theme Park Ticket).

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If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike. According to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, if you are a no-show for three reservations in any 90-day period, you will not be able to make any new reservations for 30 days.

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You can only hold 3 park reservations at a time (unless you have a resort stay booked). It's recommended you book Disney's Hollywood Studios first, as this reservation goes the quickest.

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Disney will typically hold your dining reservation up to 15 minutes after your scheduled dining time. However, any later than this, they reserve the right to reallocate your table to other diners.

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Booking.com will charge your card for the total price of the booking when you book. If you're looking for more info about your payment, check your confirmation email.

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Each hotel will have its own specific hold amount, generally $50-$200, on top of your room rate (including taxes and fees). While the hotel won't officially charge you until after you check out, the issuer will put aside the hold amount in the interim to ensure you are able to cover a potential charge.

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While many hotels accept debit cards, gift cards and hotel points as payment, some will still require you to present a credit card at check-in or upon making the reservation, no matter what method you'll actually use to pay.

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