Saving money on your trip to Disney World is essential! Not many of us have an unlimited budget! If you do that’s awesome!! If you want to save money on your trip to Disney World prioritizing how you spend your money on vacation can make your trip more enjoyable.
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Save money on your trip to Disney World by following these suggestions. You may worry less about the impact to your finances. First, for any Disney related travel plans, let me encourage you to utilize the service of a travel professional that specializes in Disney Destinations.
Use a Travel Professional to Book Your Vacation
When you book your vacation during a promotional period, you can save hundreds of dollars depending on accommodations. Using a travel agent who specializes in Disney destinations affords a close eye on new discounts announced. Discounts can be applied to an existing reservation by your travel agent if applicable.
In addition, travel professionals can assist with narrowing down the best time of year for you to visit Disney World based on your expectations.
Target Red Card
If you are a Target Red Card holder, you can purchase Disney gift cards at 5% off. Get money for FREE! Purchase a $100 gift card and only spend $95. However, you have $100 to use. When considering a Disney World vacation could cost potentially thousands of dollars, that 5% does add up to a lot of savings.
The Target Red Card is not a credit card (unless you want it to be). It is a debit card linked directly to your bank account. So, there is no interest, no fees. You can apply online. It takes minutes.
Pay in Installments to Save Money on Your Trip to Disney World
Purchase a Disney gift card at 5% off at Target with a Target Red Card. Book a trip using $200 in Disney Gift. You’ve made your $200 deposit spending only $190. You’re saving already!
By using Disney Gifts purchased with a Target Red Card at a 5% discount, you could pay off your room/ticket vacation package over time and save money without accruing debt and interest charges.
Lastly, Disney gift cards can be used for most purchases of merchandise or food/beverage items on property.
Purchase to Save Money
We have all been in the situation on vacation where we forgot something! Maybe toiletries, diapers, sunscreen, or worse, medication. You don’t want to have to buy these items in the gift shop. Anywhere! Not even at Disney. You will pay a premium price.
Prepare for a vacation to Disney World ahead of time. Disney World hotels allow guests to ship items starting 2 weeks prior to arrival.
I’ll be clearer…
Disney resorts except packages on your behalf from vendors such as Amazon. You can ship the packages directly to the resort from Amazon within 2 weeks of your arrival. The packages will be stored at guest services and will be waiting for you to pick up when you arrive. There is a small nominal fee of approximately $6 for each package they hold.
In order to ship packages from an online vendor, you need
The resort name & address
the word “guest” with your name
your arrival date on the labeling
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Shops such as Amazon and Target have departments sponsored by Disney. Souvenirs can be shipped at a fraction of the cost on property. Surprise your kids with souvenirs that won’t have you questioning your spending judgement.
Good Neighbor Hotels
Disney Has Good Neighbors! Disney has contracts with hotel chains adjacent to and even on Disney property. These hotels include brand names like Wyndham, Hilton, and Best Western. You can book any of these resorts through Disney (using my help hopefully) and save money on your trip to Disney World.
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Disney Good Neighbor Resort vacation packages include room and tickets. In most cases the resorts offer some of the same benefits and perks as staying at a Disney resort. Those perks include both Transportation to and from the parks and early park entry.
Bring Your Own Food to The Parks
Disney World allows you to bring your own food into the parks. Doing so will cut the cost of purchasing all your meals. Disney does not allow glass or ice to be brought into the parks.
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These are only 6 ways to save money on your trip to Disney World. If you would like even more ways to afford a Disney World vacation, you can find it in How to Vacation at Disney World and Stay Within Budget. Continue to read my blogs and use my tools page for more great information for your next trip.
Are you thinking about a future vacation? Reach out to DizN Vacations! Their team of experienced and knowledgeable advisors can help you book and build your best vacation. You can also submit a free no obligation quote request and start planning that trip right away!
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