A trip to Disney is such an exciting time for kids and it’s a chance to make some wonderful memories as a family. It’s so much fun to watch a child’s face light up when they see their favorite Disney character in person and just knowing they will never forget these moments. A Disney vacation CAN be very expensive, however cheap Disney vacations can be a total blast; there is no need to break the bank. Don’t spend your time there stressing about the cost; after all, Disney is the happiest place on earth. I have some awesome tips you may not have known to enjoy cheap Disney vacations.
- Visit in the off-season: The best time to visit Disney is in the off-season, the crowds will be less and prices on hotels and flights will be lower. You can check for the best time to visit Disney
- Save on Travel: You have two options to get to Disney, either fly or drive. Driving is obviously a great way to get to add savings to cheap Disney vacations. You’ll want to calculate about how much you will spend in gas to get there and also meals for the trip, also take into consideration the cost of a hotel if you won’t be driving straight through. Take that cost and compare it to the cost of flights and car rental. Don’t forget to take into account those sneaky airline fees!!! If you are staying at a Disney resort you will not need a car as a Disney shuttle will pick you up from the airport, taking you to your destination. You can search for deal on flights to Disney on com, Southwest.com or Travelocity.com
- Are Meal Plans worth it ? : Unless you can find a time to visit Disney when meal plans are free, they are not worth it in my opinion. The prices are very high and you can make a quick trip to a local grocery and load up on bottle water, snacks, yogurt and deli items for meals at the park. Just be sure you are staying at a hotel that has a mini fridge. You can also get groceries delivered if you will not have access to a car. We have used Garden Grocer and WeGoShop.
- Know the Disney Freebies: Yes there are items that are free at Disney!
- Free stickers Kids love stickers and the cast members will hand you free stickers. These are great for t-shirts, bags and putting in scrapbooks. If you happen to find one without stickers just ask the next one. It’s a great way to add a little fun to cheap Disney vacations.
- Free Ice Water Drinks can be expensive so take advantage of the free ice water. No, I’m not talking about the water fountain! You can walk into any counter service restaurant or refreshment stand and ask for an ice water.
- Kids under 3 eat free Are you scheduling a vacation with toddlers? Kids under 3 eat free at any Disney buffet and table service restaurants.
- Free snack samples Grab a delicious treat for free when you visit Main Street, U.S.A., Confectionery. They offer various candy samples and cotton candy!
- Free Pixie Dust Do you have a princess? Visit the Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. and they will sprinkle pixie dust in your hair.
- Free Events: There are so many more spectacular events that happen at Disney that are free such as the Electrical Water Parade, Fireworks over the Castle and more! Head on over and check out this extensive list of all Disney freebies.
Cheap Disney Vacations Don’t Feel Cheap!
As you can see cheap Disney vacations are possible, and you don’t have to feel you are missing out because that’s certainly not the case. With a little planning and saving you can maximize your dollars at the Happiest place on Earth! 🙂 Remember, cheap Disney vacations don’t have to FEEL cheap!
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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