We spent less than $800 on the whole trip.
Heres how to plan your own Disney trip for less.
Start Planning Early
Booking a Walt Disney World vacation can be a daunting task.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
To help you make a decision on timing, visit a Disney-planning site likeAllEarsor thisguide for first-timersfrom Touring Plans.
Why?In general, theyre free.
Disney pays them, not you.
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Stay at a Vacation Home
Disney Hotels can be expensive.
Fortunately, there are many affordable lodging options outside Disney property.
and you’re free to also use the kitchen to save even more time and money.
We generally useVRBO, though you might preferAirbnb,FlipKeyorHomeAway.
These sites offer incredible deals if you time your booking right.
But Disneys ticket prices are set up so the longer you stay, the less you pay per day.
A good strategy is to plan one longer trip every few years, rather than shorter trips more often.
A good way to decide what ticket combination works the best for you is to use thisTicket Calculator.
(Usethese tipsto get your groceries for the best price!)
If you didnt drive orrent a car, consider grocery-delivery companies likeInstacartorGarden Grocer.
We have walked onto Space Mountain with no wait, sometimes more than once.
The same ride can have wait times of 90 minutes or more at peak.
To avoid waiting in long lines, consider creating a customized plan for your day withTouring Plans.
Ron Walpole is retired from the NYC Department of Education, where he worked as a Laboratory Specialist.
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