- Utilize
the services of a travel agent. Be upfront about your budget.
They can tell you pretty quickly if it's possible to keep within
your budget. And, in most instances, using a travel agent actually
saves you money.
- The
cheapest accommodations are the economy and budget oriented hotels
near Disney World. Just remember, you get what you pay for!
Drive to Orlando and save on the costs of airfare
- If
your party is 6 or more, there are a few condo-type properties
near Disney World that can be more affordable than two standard
hotel rooms. There are house rentals too, but in general you're
talking more (and not less) money
- Bring
breakfast foods so that you eliminate at least one dining out
meal per day. Breakfast suggestions include muffins, donuts, prepackaged
cereal, instant oatmeal (use the coffee pot in-room to heat the
water), and fruit.
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- Bring
along a cooler full of sodas, fruit boxes and water to your hotel
room.
- The
Parks will allow you to bring in bottled water so pre-purchase
a case of bottled water (or refill at the hotel if you don't mind
Florida's tap water, yuck).
- If
you are renting a car in Orlando, stop off at a grocery store
to stock up on food and beverage supplies.
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- Bring
in some snacks to tide you over (suggestions include fruit, fruit
snacks, chips, cookies). Your bags will be searched by security
at the front gate (this is the norm ever since 9/11) so don't
try to get away with a seven course picnic meal in your backpack!
- Sit-down
meals within Disney are generally more expensive for dinner than
lunch. So, make your main meal during the lunch hours.
- Counter
service meal pricing stays the same, so dinner is best suited
for fast food.
- Shorten
your stay to fit your budget. Keep in mind, though, that Disney
has structured its pricing to encourage longer stays, so you may
be disappointed how little you save if you shave off one or two
days.
- Cutting
Park Hopping from your Park Passes will save you $30 per day.
This might make sense for shorter stays.
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