Author Archives: Brittany DiCologero
1. Never pay for water.
So many Disney guests complain about the number of water bottles they purchase each day and how quickly they add up. Water can be free though, so there is really no need to pay $2.50/bottle for it. Go to the counter of any quick service restaurant and ask for a cup of water instead of buying bottles.
Read More »2. Bring your own snacks.
If you’re worried about snacks adding up on your vacation, plan on bringing some of your own. You are more than welcome to bring your own food into the parks. If you have your heart set on some Disney food, those gift cards you’ve saved up will come in handy, so any extra food will essentially already be paid for.
Read More »3. If you don’t get the dining plan, share meals & eat at more reasonably priced locations.
Without the dining plan, there are still plenty of options for affordable food at Walt Disney World. Consider how much food you’ll actually be able to eat, keeping in mind that in most cases you will not be bringing home leftovers. Following from this, I find that two adults can often share one meal at a quick service location. Also ...
Read More »4. Purchase the dining plan (if it’s right for you.)
Whether or not the dining plan is right for your family depends on how much you’re going to eat and which restaurants you’ll want to be eating at. Look at menus online and compare the cost of what you’d be spending out of pocket to what the dining plan costs, to determine which is a better value for you.
Read More »5. Know what discounts you’re eligible for.
If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, annual passholder, or using a Disney Visa card (on a purchase of $50 or more) you get 10% off your purchase at all Disney merchandise locations. Just make sure that you have the correct cards and photo IDs ready at the cash register. Occasionally, Disney holds merchandise promotions in the form of coupons ...
Read More »6. Take advantage of gift cards.
Similarly to paying off your trip weekly, I often find it helpful to put a certain amount of money on a Disney gift card per week, that way you have this money saved for when you are there. If you put money on a Disney gift card, you can use it for shopping and dining, or you can use your ...
Read More »7. Pay off your vacation weekly, instead of all at once, or by using a credit card.
If you book a vacation package through Disney, you have the ability to put some money down to book the trip, and make payments in the time prior to your arrival. If you can easily pay x amount per week, rather than charging a vacation or paying for it all up front, this can save you money in the long ...
Read More »7 Awesome Tips for Doing Disney on a Budget
While Walt Disney World is often associated with being extremely expensive, it doesn’t have to be that way. Aside from the obvious, such as choosing a resort within your price range, and checking for airfare until a good deal comes up, here are 7 more ways to do Disney on a budget:
Read More »1. The best time to visit
Every Disney pro has their favorite times to visit the parks. I prefer the Fall, because I love going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, and the crowds are pretty moderate compared to other times of year. Even if you’re limited with vacation time due to school and work, you’ll be a Disney pro in no time by researching ...
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