Here’s How To Save $100 Per Person On Disney Tickets

A trip to Walt Disney World is expensive. There’s just no way around that fact. For many, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime destination. So, of course. The first thing many research when planning their Disney vacation is how to save money. You don’t have to be a first-time visitor to want to find new ways to save, though. Even the most seasoned Disney expert can benefit from what I like to call “discount diving” (researching new ways to save).

I go to Disney from my home in North Carolina 3-5 times a year, and I’ve got my tried and true methods for making it affordable (check out this article to find out my go-to saving hacks), but recently I discovered an all-new way to save: Sam’s Club. Technically this method isn’t new. Sam’s Club threw their hat into the travel arena in 2014, but I’ve always overlooked it. As I was planning my next trip, promises of massive savings piqued my interest. Could I really save a fortune simply by buying my tickets at Sam’s Club rather than directly from Disney?

I decided to look into it and found that, yes, I really could save a lot of money at Sam’s Club. Like anything else, it isn’t a miracle. You’re not going to be able to buy a Disney ticket with spare change from the couch cushions, but if you’re savvy, this deal can save you hundreds!

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How much you save depends on your ticket type, just like buying directly from Disney. To learn more, check out our example:

Tickets for June 30, 2023:

One-Day Base Ticket

• Sam’s Club: $145.00
• Walt Disney World: $149.00
• Savings: $4 (2%)

One-Day Park Hopper 

• Sam’s Club: $210.00
• Walt Disney World: $227.00
• Savings: $17 (7%)

5-Day Base Ticket

• Sam’s Club: $527.93
• Walt Disney World: $627.71
• Savings: $99.78 (15%)

5-Day Park Hopper 

• Sam’s Club: $599.00
• Walt Disney World: $717.71
• Savings: $118.71 (16%)

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A one-day base ticket isn’t going to save you much, but a 5-day park Hopper will save you over $100 per ticket! Our family of 4 will save $400 on our ticket costs. That’s substantial. In addition to tickets, you can also buy discounted gift cards at Sam’s Club, which can help you save on food and souvenirs!

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Related: Discounts Dropped For Certain Guests 

Altogether, with tickets and discounted gift cards, we saved almost $700! I can’t believe I’d overlooked this savings option for so long! Keep in mind you do need a Sam’s Club membership to take advantage of these savings, but that can pay for itself over the course of the membership.