This Disney World Sweepstakes Includes a Free 6-night Hotel Stay, Park Hopper Tickets, and Round-trip Airfare — How to Enter

The sweepstakes is running until Jan. 10.

Carly Caramanna

24 December 2024 at 8:30 am·2-min read

Christine Burroni/Travel + Leisure Cinderellas Castle at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom — Christine Burroni/Travel + Leisure
Cinderellas Castle at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom

If you're looking for a magical start to 2025, you may be in luck with Disney Vacation Club's new sweepstakes.

The "Elements of Magic Sweepstakes," which is open to both members and non-members of the Disney Vacation Club, will grant one lucky winner a 6-night, 7-day stay in a one-bedroom villa in the brand-new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The winner will also receive five 7-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper tickets, and round-trip coach airfare for up to five guests.

Hopefuls — who must be 18 years of age or over and U.S. residents — have until Jan. 10, 2025 to enter online via a dedicated website. Up to 60 additional entries can be earned by watching Elements of Magic: Stories Behind Island Tower, a docu series that explores the inspiration behind the new tower. One winner will be chosen at random.

The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the latest addition to the historic property. It is “inspired by the vibrant spirit and rich cultures of the Polynesian Islands” with some distinct Disney magic.

Situated on the Seven Seas Lagoon with views of Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle, the 10-story, Disney Vacation Club tower has a range of accommodations, from duo studios to two-bedroom penthouse villas that can sleep up to eight. The new Island Tower also uniquely offers speedy access to Magic Kingdom via a walking path or aboard the iconic Monorail.

Guests of the tower can also enjoy tastes of the South Seas at the waterfront Wailulu Bar & Grill home to Disney’s first all-electric kitchen, Moana’s Voyage interactive water splash area, and picturesque views of the evening fireworks. The addition to Disney Vacation Club comes after the opening of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.

Visitors to the “Most Magical Place On Earth” in 2025 can enjoy the newest attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, as well as annual events, like the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

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