How many pennies will Disney World shake out of you? If you’re headed to Orlando with the fam, you’re headed for a world of headache when it comes to budgeting. As the little details add up – plane tickets, hotel rates, dinner out, souvenirs, side attractions – you’ll suddenly understand the saying “the sum is greater than the hole.” You’ll wish you didn’t.
Well, we know the Disney area. And we know you don’t want to bust the piggy bank open in the name of family vacation (no matter how important that is). For starters, Disney resort accommodations – while charming – are expensive. Like, really expensive. Like, not worth it expensive. Unless…
You book a private Disney resort home through an individual. At this moment in time, we’ve got 100 Disney vacation rental deals. Imagine paying $55 a night for a THREE BEDROOM home. Yes, really. Or enjoying a free night in a villa that looks like something right out of Animal Kingdom. Even if you don’t snag up a last minute deal, we’ve got a total of over 400 Disney listings, and that’s not including our Orlando and Kissimmee rentals. That means you have a ton to choose from. And nearly every single Disney vacation home or condo we feature is significantly cheaper than a comparable hotel room. Plus, you can do your laundry and cook your meals without ever leaving your rental. Cheaper and more convenient.
But we’re not just here to get you into a cheap Disney accommodation. We’ve studied this Mickey Mouse-crazed town up and down and we’ve got even more cool money-saving magic trips to share:
- Buy a discounted 3, 7, or 10-day Magic Your Way Pass – the longer you stay at the park, the more you’ll save.
- Use FASTPASS. The less time you spend in line, the more enjoyable and “worth it” your vacation will be!
- Don’t rent a car if you’re staying near the park. You don’t need to. Free shuttle service is widely available.
- Pack Disney souvenirs ahead of time – don’t buy them at the park. Distribute toys and keepsakes to the kiddos throughout the trip. They won’t know the difference between this and buying stuff at the stores. In fact, it has even more potential for fun. Wrap these goodies up if you want to add to the euphoric effect your little one will experience!
- When possible, travel during the park’s off-season (though, note that Disney’s always bustling): weekdays, non-holidays, and whenever the kids are in school, mean less crowds and more deals.
- If it’s your bday, you’ll get free admission, so visit the park during one of your family member’s special days!
