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10 Best Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Disney

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10 Best Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Disney

A friend of mine who pastors a church in California wanted to take his daughters on a trip to Disneyland. But quickly realized that just one day at the Disney parks quickly adds up.

I asked my friend, Cherie the Queen of Free, to share some tips and tricks to save money on a trip to a Disney park. Check out some of her responses below and add your own in the comments.

Here are 10 Best Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Disney:

  1. Disney offers various discounts for teachers, military, credit union, and college students. See if you qualify for any at MouseSavers.com.
  2. Cherie suggests bringing your own snacks and drinks (which will save in the long run). Make sure you pack everything in a soft-sided cooler. Be sure to check Disney’s latest regulations regarding what can be brought inside a park before you arrive.
  3. If you’re not from the area, consider staying on site at a Disney resort. You can sometimes score the dining package for free.
  4. Stock up beforehand. Buy clearance Disney shirts, pajamas, and BEFORE going to the park. You can pick these up at the Disney store, Target, Walmart. Souvenirs in park have a hefty price tag.
  5. If you’re looking to meet some of the Disney characters, be sure to pick up a journal at the dollar store for autographs so you’re not tempted to buy one of the expensive ones at a park store.
  6. Buy our own glow bracelets and wands beforehand so your children feel like they have something special without shoveling out the dough.
  7. Ask the grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family friends to consider giving money toward the trip instead of Christmas or birthday gifts.
  8. Try to get the most bang for your buck by going during less busy seasons and arriving right when the park opens. You’ll avoid long lines and hop on your favorite rides first thing in the day. September is a great time of the year to visit since many have already gone back to school. Try to avoid holidays and summer weekends.
  9. If you’re visiting Disney World, there are some free and cheap options that don’t require entering the park. Go to the BoardWalk and see the street performers, visit Downtown Disney and visit the fountains, or go on a nature walk in the Town of Celebration.
  10. Check out the sweepstakes and contests to see if you can win your way into a Disney trip. Click here.

What tips and tricks do you have to save money when visiting Disneyland or Disneyworld with your family?

To read more of the Queen of Free’s money-saving tips, click here.

63 Comments

  1. Tanya Dennis
    Tanya Dennis on May 23, 2014 at 4:52 am

    My best tip: use an authorized Disney vacation planner. I’m not saying this just because I am one, but because I’ve seen a number of families miss out on deals and opportunities simply because Disney vacations are SO overwhelming. You cannot possibly know everything — but you CAN work with someone who does. 😉

    There’s no additional fee for these services and plenty of benefits: guaranteed lowest prices, personalized touring plans, travel tips and crowd control. Not to mention I (and most Disney travel agents) manage all you dining plans and travel details! You can’t lose.

    Anyone interested in knowing more, can contact me through my website.

  3. karin
    karin on May 23, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    We latched on to a conference in Anaheim which my husband was attending as a rep from work. His conference, hotel and mileage paid for! Rather than make it a penny-pinching experience, wait a couple of years, save up for it, and then enjoy!

  4. Samantha Okey
    Samantha Okey on May 25, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Rent Disney Vacation Club points. Stay at deluxe resorts for almost half the cost!!! Case and point I’m booked at Art of Animation Value Resort for $400… or rent DVC points for a value studio at Animal Kingdom Lodge (deluxe resort) for anywhere from $270 to $370, depending on the site/owners your renting the points from.
    Sign up for mousesavers.com newsletter! Every month on the 15th you get all the latest deals and special offers including a link for a special Mouse Savers discount to purchase your park tickets from undercovertourist.com! Do not be afraid to buy thru them 3 day tix and up are cheaper than buying from Disney directly and they are legit. Also you can link them to your My Disney Experience site or app to make your fast pass + selections up to 30 days before your trip. 🙂
    Why am I not a disney vacation planner??? Lol

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