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Where else can an otherwise rational, perfectly frugal set of parents throw every ounce of common sense out the window and happily pay $15 for a balloon that deflates almost immediately, $40 for their 4-year-old daughter to dine with Princesses, or $10 for the exact same disposable rain poncho they sell at the dollar store without batting an eye ?
Don’t get me wrong, I love vacationing at Disney! Over the years my family and I have spent a lot of time at both Disneyland european student travel tours and Walt Disney World and we’ve even been Annual Passholders once or twice. I honestly can’t wait to go back. But I also know from personal experience how easy it is to get caught european student travel tours up in the magic and spend too much.
With some careful planning, though, any family can experience the full fun that Disney (or any theme park, really) has to offer without breaking the piggy bank—and without paying 10-15% in interest fees on that credit card. As with any vacation, be realistic and only plan what you can truly afford—but if Disney is your siren song, there are smart ways to save on your trip.
Members of the US Military can receive discounted rates for themselves or their spouse and up to six family members with Disney european student travel tours World 4-Day Military Promotional european student travel tours Tickets (which include Park Hopper) or Disneyland 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets . This is only valid certain times of year and the military discount might change, so check the Disney World Special Offers page or the Disneyland Offers Discounts page for current military (and other) promotions.
Off-season periods (less people and shorter lines!) are a huge opportunity for local residents. Florida european student travel tours residents receive great Disney World discounts and Southern California european student travel tours residents can typically find Disneyland discount european student travel tours passes during the off-season as well. These discounts often apply to the Annual Pass as well. (But, while the standard european student travel tours Annual Pass offers NO blackout dates and free parking, your discounted pass may not.) Dates and deals do vary, so be sure to check the website(s) for current offers.
european student travel tours Be aware that Disney ticket fraud is common practice, so always be sure you’re buying from a reputable dealer. Undercover Tourist is one of the few reputable discount ticket sites. It offers discountd european student travel tours tickets to SeaWorld, Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. The site also offers trip-planning help and advice, complete with maps and crowd predictors.
While it might seem like visiting more than one park a day is the best way to get the most bang for your buck, in reality the opposite is true.  This ticket upgrade allows you to visit multiple parks in one day, but it’s an additional $40 to $60 or more.  That s a lot!  Trust me, there’s plenty to do in each park without having to jump around between parks in the same day.  At WDW, the theme parks are not all that close together, which means that if you really want to make the most of your time, you won t want to waste an hour or more in travel time between the parks.  The only exception to this rule: it might be worthwhile at the California Disney parks, as Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are literally right next to each other, so if you’re only on a 2-day stint, Hopper can help you can maximize your mouse time.
Speaking of,  be sure you plan which parks you want to see, especially if you’re headed to Disney World, where there are four (BIG) parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood european student travel tours Studios. Without the Park Hopper european student travel tours ticket, you can still easily spend a day in each park. Consider the Annual Pass if you visit Disney european student travel tours World more than two or three times a year, depending upon the length of each visit.
Planning your trip around the off-season and during weekdays can really save you a bundle. If the time seems right and the kids can miss a few days of school, you’ll european student travel tours save quite a bit by not going during typical vacation times. If you can’t bear the thought of pulling the kiddos from classes mid-week, there are other options, too.
Highest european student travel tours attendance levels are always around the major holidays, so it’s best to schedule your vacations between holiday breaks. Note that temps can be as low as 45 degrees, even in California, so bring coats and hats when it’s chilly. Always look up current park hours during off-season, as they may be different than the summer schedule.
How does your family feel about camping? These days, renting an RV can give you the comforts of home at a reasonable price. If you enjoy roughing it for a few days, there are several campsites in close proximity to both parks. Ok, in California, it’s more like camping in a parking lot (after all, you are in the city), but it can still be a great adventure the kids will enjoy. Most sites offer showers, close access to fast food, and electricity—so even “roughing it” won’t seem quite so rough.
If you’re european student travel tours Disneyland bound, try Anaheim european student travel tours Harbor RV Park . It boasts clean bathrooms (a necessity, if you ask me!) and it’s only a 15-minute walk to the parks. In Florida, it really doesn’t get better than the campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort . Despite the Disney name, campsites are a reasonable $50/night and offer beautiful woodsy scenery and really fantastic amenities, including a fun boat ride right to the Magic Kingdom and a nighttime campfire sing-a-long with Chip and Dale.  One note of caution the campground is BIG, so either pick a site close to the dock or plan to do a lot of walking!
Even if you can’t stand the thought of camping, staying offsite can help hold the bottom line as well. Hotels outside, european student travel tours but near the park, know they have to attract european student travel tours frugal tourists by offering discounted rates and better deals.
Watching sites like Priceline, Hotels.com or Kayak can help you get the best deals around. Keep in mind, while you might find hotel rooms for $60/night or less, you do get what you pay for. (Read reviews on Yelp and decide what you’re willing to pay for the experience.)
If you really european student travel tours want to get creative and adventurous, try Airbnb . There are some really nice hosting options that are affordable european student travel tours and very close to the parks. Remember, while a good night’s sleep is important, your real vacation activity european student travel tours is during active hours in the park anyway.
If you love being part of the Disney Magic and you must stay in the park, try renting DVC Points. DVC Points are perks of membership in the D isney V acation european student travel tours C lub, where Disney’s most affluent european student travel tours regulars pay loads of money to stay at the BEST accommodations for the next 40 to 50 years. Think Disney time-share club. …it’s kind of a big deal.
Often Disney Vacation Club members have extra points that they won’t be able to use within the allotted european student travel tours time-frame. There are several websites where members can “rent out” their points to “renters” like you, often at a discounted rate (currently about $12 per point). And it’s worth it. Renters report saving thousands on top notch accommodations.
Club members don’t waste expired unused points and others get to use them up—it’s win-win. To be honest, the DVC system can be a little involved and somewhat confusing. To get started, read this Renting DVC Points guide .
Food at the parks is notoriously european student travel tours expensive…and appealing. I’ve spent $30 in a single family trip to the “snack” european student travel tours bar ($4 pineapple whips and $3 bottled waters anyone?). All I can say is plan, budget and go in with a full stomach.
First of all, be sure you get a good breakfast before you start. Pack a reasonably-sized cooler with lunch and keep a portable haul of snacks in your purse. (You can bring in outside food.) You can keep your lunches in the park’s lockers for easy access. They’re not free, but definitely worth a few bucks.
Try to pack easy-to-eat (but filling) snacks european student travel tours like nuts, energy bars and whole fruit. Try making the most of your pre-vacation prep by cooking up some of these snack items with the kids. Try these easy-to-prepare DIY Uncrustables  or these kid-friendly White Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats  for great grab-and-go eats.
Often, in the hot sun, on the pavement and in line, dehydration can hit hard and fast (making those pineapple whips irresistible). There are plenty of bathrooms and drinking fountains, so refilling a water bottle can really help. Keeping your parched family well-hydrated will help avoid a case of the “hangries” as well.
Try a grocery delivery service to the hotel and skip the meal plan. Even if you just get some basics (bread, peanut butter, bananas) you will, at the very minimum, save yourself from major breakfast purchases and hold out for lunch.
Most surrounding hotels will offer a list of local grocery delivery services, so just ask for this amenity at the desk, or better yet, before you check in. In California, go for the popular Vons Online Grocery . Your first delivery is free! Just enter code EASY7 at checkout. In Florida, opt for Garden Grocer european student travel tours . The delivery fee is only $2 for orders over $200—a european student travel tours deal for a long family stay.
The Disney Dining Plan is a component of Disney’s Magic Your Way vacation packages. These packages are worth checking out, depending european student travel tours upon when you travel you could save a bundle. They’re also a stress european student travel tours reducer european student travel tours for many people because you can take care of budgeting out everything (flight, hotel, airfare, park tickets, food)—all european student travel tours before you go.
Watch for Free Dining offers that come with these vacation packages. You could get all your food FREE. For example, visitors who booked before 8/8/14 receive Free Dining deals from 8/31/14 to 12/23/14. (Shoot, just missed it!) No worries, the next promotion is sure to run soon.
Be smart about choosing your vacation package benefits. As part of the Magic Your Way package, you may end up with a choice between 25% off your hotel room OR the Free Dining deal. Check which offers save you the most money at the time of purchase.
Rather than fritter away cash on snacks european student travel tours or use meal points on small items, save up your dollars (and appetite) and go all out for one big meal a day. While most people think dinner is the “big meal,” european student travel tours try going for a big lunch. It