In my opinion, it’s never a bad time to visit Walt Disney World. I wouldn’t mind being there during a hurricane just to see what it’s like!

But right now, RIGHT NOW, Disney is offering a major (read: HUGE) discount on vacation packages. If you book by December 20th, for a trip between January 4th, 2009 and April 4, 2009, or between April 19, 2009 through  June 27, 2009- you can see a savings of about 40%.

That’s right, when you book a 4 day stay at one of the Disney resorts, you’ll get 3 more free. When you purchase a 4 day base ticket? You’ll get an extra 3 days free. And you’re not stuck with  a 7 day total. As long as you book a package of 7 or more days, 3 of them are free.

Now, I’m not certain how the meal plan plays into this package deal. You can add the meal plan, but I don’t know if it’s subject to the same 4/3 deal that the room and tickets are, and I didn’t think to ask while I was on the phone with a representative as we don’t use the meal plan (sit down restaurants are a rarity for us at the parks).

You can find out more about this deal by visiting DisneyWorld.com/get3free, or by calling 407/W-DISNEY (407/934-7639).

But you know what makes this deal even sweeter? If you book your vacation for between January 4th and March 29th? Disney will give you a $200 gift certificate at check in that can be used for merchandise at the parks, on the cruise ships, or in the Disney Stores.

And if you have a birthday while you’re visiting the World? Don’t forget about their new Celebrations promotion!

I hope you enjoyed this article on why now is the best time to book a Walt Disney World vacation.