How to Vacation to Disney World on a Budget
You may be trying to plan a vacation to Disney World, but your funds are a little low. You don't have to give up on Mickey Mouse just yet. Even Disney World can be affordable if you know how to plan.
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Find cheap plane tickets. Even with gas prices on the rise, you can still find plane tickets that are very affordable. The key is to look for smaller airlines that are offering low fares to gain new customers or to go to discount travel websites. There are several cities that offer affordable fares with travel straight to Orlando.
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Research hotel rates. Some hotels offer deals if you will take time to listen to a 90-minute timeshare spiel. You can even get park tickets at a discount at some of these presentations. Consider whether the time is worth the money you will save.
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Bring your own meals. You will probably be spending at least two mealtimes every day in one of the Disney theme parks, which can quickly diminish your funds. Instead, you may want to bring your own meals to save money. You can freeze a bottle of water the night before to keep your sandwiches and other items cold. It will be defrosted by the time you sit down to eat!
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Budget money for your time in the park. Even if you bring your own lunch, you are still probably going to be tempted by some of the goodies and souvenirs that are presented to you before and after every attraction. Save some spending money for these items, but allow your family to only take so much money for each day. You'll make it last longer.
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Evaluate the best ticket deals. Many people think they need to spend the extra money for park-hopper passes, but you can save money by buying the cheapest tickets that allow you the options to go to every park - just on different days. Chances are that you'll want to spend all day at one park, anyway, so you are actually wasting money by purchasing the park-hopper option.
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Look for package deals. Disney consistently offers special package deals that may be the best option for your family. Research these deals online and compare them to the separate cost of hotel rates and tickets. You may be surprised what you find.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to plan your vacation in the off-season in order to get the best deals.
Save spending money.
Eat a big breakfast before entering the park.
Don't be pressured into purchasing a timeshare if you take the time to listen to one of their presentations.
Don't hesitate to ask your hotel personnel for the most affordable restaurants and other entertainment in town.
