Money Saving Tips for Your Disney Vacation

While dining with Princesses or dancing with Donald Duck in the most magical place on earth, who wants
to worry about money? Planning a budget for your Disney vacation experience can help make sure that
you have the best time possible with no worries.

Check the website for discount codes. These change during certain seasons or for special events.
Here you can find discounts for hotels, admission, or dining. Planning is key here as some of the codes are
only available online, or only available when you call Disney to set up your vacation. So be sure to pay
attention to any related details. The idea is to have fun, not to stress out.

If staying at a Disney Resort hotel, when you are checking in, don't be shy to ask about room upgrades.
Often you can be upgraded at no additional cost, especially if you stress to the hotel attendant
that it is you or your child's first trip to Disney, or of any other special occasion. The staff really
do go out of their way to make the experience magical and memorable.

Disney Dining Plans can save a good deal of money at Disney world. My family did not use one on
our trip, but I wish we had. They cost of an average lunch is between $10-$35 per person depending on
the type of dining experience you choose. On one of your days at Disney try planning a late breakfast
at a an all-you-can-eat buffet so that you and your family will not want to eat again, besides maybe
one of the snacks you have brought along, until it is dinner time. Pack your own snacks. Bring a
small microwave along with you if at all possible to save greatly on food costs.Some hotels offer microwaves but at an additional charge of course.

Allow each child a budget for their souvenir shopping - either establish a daily budget or a
one for the entire trip. DO NOT buy anything when you first walk through the gates at Disney, some
of the shops sell the same items for less than others. At Mickey's Mart, toys and
other Disney memorabilia is a penny-pincher's dream come true - everything is under $10. You can save a
great deal of money by purchasing things like stuffed animals, tshirts and other Disney collectibles at your
local shops because when you get to the Magic Kingdom the prices of everything will be increased. At
Walmart I bought Disney tshirts for my two little ones for $8 each - at Disney they would have cost $20-$35.
Another good place to look for Disney clothing and toys is the clearance and sale racks of your local
Disney Store.

There are lots of ways to save money even before you get to Disney world if you make the effort. By taking the time to do a bit of research you can ensure that your family has the time of their life in the most magical of places, and maybe you will end up coming home with some money left in your pocket.