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Disney World is pure magic, but the price tag? Oof, scary. Between park tickets and hotels, costs add up fast. Luckily, there are sneaky ways to stretch your budget without missing out on the fun. A little planning can make your dream trip much more affordable.
Stay Off-Site
Don’t stay in a Disney hotel. Sure, you get a dining discount, but the price you’re “saving” on dining is nowhere near what you’re saving when you stay off-site. Disney hotels are expensive, and if they’re not, you don’t want to stay there.
Buy The Packages
Disney always offers inexpensive upgrades that allow you to return additional days and park hop (depending on the type of ticket and season). Take advantage of those things. They are going to allow you to get into parks a lot less than if you buy individual tickets each day.
Bring Your Own Sunscreen
Forgetting sunscreen at Disney is like handing over extra cash for no reason. A $5 bottle magically turns into $15 inside the parks. The sun is unforgiving, but so are theme park prices. Bring your own and save that money for something more fun.
Bring Your Own Water
Bringing food into Disney? Totally allowed. Some do, but the real money-saver is water. Bottled drinks inside the park add up fast, and Florida heat makes you thirsty nonstop. Pack your own and easily save $30 a day with your family.
Skip The Park Hopper
The Park Hopper option sounds tempting, but it might not be worth the extra cost. Jumping between parks eats up time, and with so much to do in each one, a single-park ticket per day is often the smarter choice. Save that extra money for souvenirs or an extra night’s stay.
Book Ahead
The further in advance you plan your trip, the better. Hotels and other forms of travel are almost always less expensive 3 to 4 months in advance, which means you will find that it’s far easier to save than it is to wait until the last minute.
Skip The Busy Seasons
Do not go amid the summer, spring break, and Christmas. Instead, wait to go until just after the holidays and before kids are out of school for a week to celebrate the beginning of the gorgeous spring weather. Go ahead and go in January or February, or the fall.
Do The Dining Plan
If you want to eat at Disney—and it’s hard not to—get the dining plan. Since you probably want to eat in the castle and have some character lunches or breakfasts around the resorts, you’re going to want this plan since it means big savings for the entire family.
Use Disney Gift Cards
Disney gift cards aren’t just for souvenirs—they can be a secret weapon for savings. Buy them at wholesale clubs or grocery stores with discounts and cashback rewards. Some credit cards even offer bonus points on gift card purchases, which makes every dollar stretch further inside the parks.
Get Kids In Free
Disney offers free admission for children under three, making it a great opportunity for families with little ones. There’s no need for tickets or extra expenses, which allows parents to enjoy more magical moments without added costs. This perk makes visiting the parks more affordable for young families.
