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5. Souvenir Shopping Shopping is one of the easiest ways to go over budget on a Walt Disney World vacation. Picking up “a little something” here and there can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars by the end of your trip. It’s especially easy if you are charging things on your Magic Band, which doesn’t always seem like spending ...

6. “Hard Ticket” Events The term “hard ticket” refers to events or parties that take place in a Disney Park but require a separate ticket from your regular admission. The most popular of these are Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, both of which occur seasonally at Magic Kingdom. You cannot come to either ...

7. Keys to the Kingdom Tour For the die-hard Disney fan, nothing beats a chance to go backstage at Walt Disney World and see how the magic is made. These tours often have age restrictions and take several hours. And they will cost you. The “Keys to the Kingdom” tour (for guests aged 16 and older) takes you beneath the ...

8. Snacking This is another area where spending can add up quickly. $5 here and $10 there for popcorn and Mickey bars can end up being hundreds of dollars by the end of a vacation. To keep spending at bay, you can use Disney Gift cards for snacks instead of charging to your magic band or credit card. If you’re ...

9.  Spa Treatments For some people, taking some relaxing me-time is an essential part of a vacation. Walt Disney World has two full-service luxury spas, called Senses, located at the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs Resorts. You can indulge yourself with a mani/pedi, a facial or a couple’s massage. But be sure your wallet can take the hit: this is ...

1. Signature Dining There are some incredible restaurants at Walt Disney World, and the top tier establishments are labeled “Signature Dining.” These restaurants offer fine wines, gourmet food, impeccable service, and high price tags! If you have your heart set on dinner at Victoria & Albert’s be sure to check the menu on My Disney Experience so you don’t get ...

2. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique If you’ve seen the tiny princesses and knights roaming the Magic Kingdom or Disney Springs with their picture perfect hair, makeup, gowns, and sashes, then you’ve seen the work of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique’s team of fairy godmothers. This salon experience for boys and girls transforms ordinary kids into their favorite Disney princesses and princes. But ...

3.  Deluxe Resort Stay There are a lot of advantages to staying at a Walt Disney World resort, but cost savings isn’t one of them. While the value and moderate resorts have more reasonable prices, the deluxe accommodations have price tags that could easily break the bank, costing more than $500 a night. While the convenience of a hotel on ...

4. Character Dining Having a meal with Disney characters is a great way to meet and greet some of your favorites in a low-key setting, all while enjoying a delicious meal. But character dining is never low-cost, and booking multiple character dining experiences in one vacation can really add up. Be sure to check the prices before you go so ...

We all know that a Disney Vacation isn’t exactly cheap. Park tickets are expensive, in addition to the cost of food, hotel, and travel to Orlando. In addition, Walt Disney World has some amazing extras, but they’re going to cost you!