How to Plan a Discount Disney World Vacation
There are seven basic areas where planning is necessary for your Discount Disney World Vacation… calendar, travel, accommodations, ticketing, food, scheduling, and souvenirs. If you are wanting to reduce costs of your Discount Disney World Vacations, each of these areas should be considered individually.
Calendar
One of the quickest ways to save on your Disney vacation is to go during the least expensive times and avoid the major tourist seasons. Although you will find crowds during most months, the busiest times for Walt Disney World are during the summer months, winter and spring breaks, and major holidays. If you can avoid those times, you will most likely find better deals on travel and accommodations. Of course, much depends upon the schedule of your children and school, etc.
Travel
Saving money on travel to your Discount Walt Disney World Vacation is not an option, but a priority. “Getting there” can be almost as expensive as “being there. There are several ways you can save additional money on air travel to Disney World. What many don’t know is that there are actually two airports in the Orlando area: Orlando International and Sanford International Airport. Or you might be able to save a little more by driving to Orlando and following some good tips on limiting your expenses.
Accommodations
In Disney and Orlando, your lodging choices are numerous… We’ve tried many of them. You can stay on site at Disney Hotels and still get some pretty good discounts. Or you can stay off site at other hotels. Hotel rooms, villas, timeshares and even whole houses for rent in the Kissimmee / Disney area just minutes from the Main Gate are among your options.
Ticketing
Like lodging, your Disney ticketing options are so numerous that it becomes almost mindboggling. If you purchase at the front gates, you WILL NOT get the best deals. The best moneysaving strategy is to purchase your Disney Park Hopper passes at a discount BEFORE you arrive in Orlando.
Food
The price, variety, and quality of food at Walt Disney World can be overwhelming. But by knowing your budget and knowing the options you have, you can plan out your meals so that you don’t end up spending a fortune. Take some concentrated time in this area and you will not be disappointed like my friends were.
Scheduling
Your Disney vacation may be a “once in a lifetime” experience for you and your family. So you want to make the most of it while at the same time, not trying to do and see it all. It’s important to know WHAT to see and WHEN to see it.
Souvenirs
Walt Disney World is a master at marketing. Wherever you go “on property” you will find loads of opportunities to part with your hard earned cash. In planning your Discount Disney Vacations you must factor in your Disney souvenirs. Outside of always saying “NO!” to your child when she sees the spinning Mickey lights and glow necklaces during the Spectromagic parade or Fantasmic, believe it our not, there are ways to save while providing memorable keepsakes from your vacation.
Once again, I must say… Discount Disney Vacations ARE POSSIBLE. But you must plan well in advance.
- Know your budget.
- Know your options.
- Know what Walt Disney World is all about.
Start your planning NOW. And your Discount Disney Vacation will be a memorable, magical, and wonderful experience for you and your family!
