If you are looking for money saving tips to Disney then you have come to the right place. There are a few crossroads that will take you in different directions financially. If you are looking to make the most affordable trip or to get the most value from your dollar, then this will help you navigate those decision. You may not be able to follow every major money saving idea. These ideas will send you in the right direction. The more money saving tips to Disney you are able to follow the more affordable your trip will be. You can also use these to save money in one area so you can spend it somewhere else. For exampl, travel during value season but stay at a deluxe hotel.
Time Of Travel
The prices for a Disney trip and what specials are available can change considerably based on the time of year you visit. Disney has several seasons and the cheapest time to visit is during value season. The dates change from year to year and depend on certain holidays.In general, value season includes January through mid-February, August through September, and the beginning of December. Some advantages to traveling during this time are less crowds and great promotions. One of the disadvantages is weather. These are the times of year when it is either cooler or very hot.
Resort Choice
All resort guests are entitled to the same benefits ( early entry, Disney transportation, Magical Extras, early selection of dining and lightning lanes etc.). It doesn’t matter if he resort is deluxe or value. A great way to cut costs is by staying in a value resort. Pop Century or Art of Animation are the best options because they are the newest and have the best transportation options among the value resorts (like the new skyliner). The rooms are smaller (they only sleep 4) and you don’t have some of the amenities of the deluxe resorts but you will be saving hundreds per night. You will still have a fantastic time. You will find lots of families at the value resorts since they are the most affordable.
Park Tickets
The best savings here is to buy a regular base ticket. If you are looking at a package online you will most likely be offered a park hopper ticket. (Be careful since some sites will not let you downgrade to a base ticket). You will be paying a premium to be able to go from park to park on the same day. With a family and young children you will probably not be running from park to park. This is also true for first time guests. This is an unnecessary expense.
Instead, you can buy a ticket for your whole stay and spend every day in a park, even half a day. You just don’t want to pay for the extra options you won’t use. The cheapest thing is to make sure you just have a base ticket but don’t skimp on the number of days. After 4 days each additional day is only a little more. Get one for your whole trip. You won’t save much to get a shorter ticket and it gives you the option to go in for half days.
Dining Plan
There are lots of opinions on the dining plans, but the bottom line is you have to eat there. The dining plan can save you money. The question is what types of meals are you planning to eat. All sit down meals, no sit down meals, or a mixture of sit down and counter meals. Make sure you get the right meal plan. We can help you navigate the options to make sure you select the plan that works best for your family. We will also show you how to use the dining plan to make sure you get the best value! With the right strategy you can increase the value of your dollar and really enjoy your trip.
Disney Rewards Visa
This can help you save money for your trip as well as get deferred billing to help pay for your trip. If you want to do a trip in a couple years and want to plan ahead then the Disney Rewards Visa can help you save up for it. Use the Disney Rewards to add some extra money in your travel budget.
Best Money Saving Tips for Disney
The best advice it to speak with a travel planner that specializes in Disney Destinations, like Magical Memory Planners. We can customize your vacation to your family and be sure you not only get a great price but an excellent value from your vacation. We can help you navigate your individual family’s needs, so you put the money in the places that will have the most impact on your experience.
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