Disney World ticket prices are at an all-time high and Disneys Annual Pass program hasnt gotten any cheaper either.
That raises the question: Is it still possible to plan aWalt Disney World vacation on a budgetin 2024?
And are there still solid Disney freebies to take advantage of?
Youve just got to know where to look to find those Disney freebies.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Here are 19 of our favorite free things to find on a Disney vacation:
1. it’s possible for you to wear this free Disney souvenir throughout your trip.
Youll usually garner special attention from Cast Members throughout the park, who may shout, Happy birthday!
from across the path or ask you about your new job while you board Space Mountain.
Autographs
Speaking of Disney characters, you might take advantage of special meet-and-greets at each of the parks.
You dont have to buy anexpensive plastic bottle of waterwhile at the Disney World parks.
Instead, just ask any vendor selling food and drinks for a cup of ice water.
Soda
Water isnt the only free beverage at Walt Disney World.
Club Cool is a Coca-Cola shop located in EPCOTs World Celebration neighborhood.
For free, youll be able to sample eight different Coke products from around the world.
Be warned: These arent your Grandmas Coke cans.
The soda flavors are not all the carbonated goodness youve come to expect.
The most divisiveClub Cool flavoris Beverly, an Italian non-alcoholic aperitif.
These Disney freebies make great collectibles to commemorate your trip.
Parking at the Hotels and Parks
Freeparking at Disney World?
Not a chance… unless youre staying on property or have an Annual Pass.
Annual Passholders also get free parking at the parks.
If its been a while since youve been to Disney World, you may know it as Downtown Disney.
Its Disneys outdoor shopping mall, and its massive parking garages dont charge a fee.
The free Disney parking garages are for Disney Springs shoppers only.
Disney Springs Entertainment
There are plenty of free things to do at Disney Springs to fill your day.
On certain days, you’re able to hear live music at Dockside Margaritas.
The margaritas arent free, but the music is!
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you could also catch castle stage shows each day.
Sure, you paid the price of admission but once youre in the parks, live entertainment awaits.
But steer clear of the nearby Jellyrolls dueling piano bar; theres a $22 cover.
Cozy up with your favorite snack and watch classic Disney movies up on a big screen outside.
Depending on the Disney resort hotel, the movie might be poolside or in a clearing surrounded by trees.
Youll have to board Rafikis Planet Watch to get there.
Glow Cubes
Drinks at Disney World are expensive, whether youre ordering a cocktail or a mocktail.
These reusable light-up ice cubes are offered in select beverages across the Disney parks.
Theyre often part of special season menus, so youll need to do some digging before your trip.
Sure, its just a Cast Membersprinkling some glitterin your hair.
But on a Disney vacation, some whimsy and make-believe are OK, even for adults.
Games
Much of your Disney World vacation will be spent waiting in line theres no way around it.
The themed queues usually offer enough excitement to make it worth the wait.
But the Disney Genie service (no plus) is free for everyone and its got some helpful tools.
In essence, it optimizes your trip.
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Disney Travel Agents
Planning a Disney trip can be overwhelming.
Disney travel agents make it a lot easier and they dont cost a thing.
Travel agents have access to discounts and deals most casual travelers arent aware of.
There are also on-site nurses in case you need medical attention.
Timothy Moore is a personal finance writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor.
He covers banks, loans, insurance and taxes for The Penny Hoarder.
