DisneyFanatic.com The Latest News, Advice, and Perspective from Disney Fans for Disney Fans!

2. Cost While both are pretty expensive, looking into the cost of both vacations will certainly help you determine which one is more in your budget. Often times, the difference in price isn’t too steep, but it also depends on how many extras you tack on, including character dining in the parks, excursions on the cruise, special tours in the ...

1. Type of vacation you want Putting everything aside, the biggest thing to consider is what kind of vacation you want. A trip to Walt Disney World means a lot of family time, lots of walking, early mornings and late evenings and tons of things to do, attraction and entertainment wise. A Disney cruise means family time, alone time, lots ...

The time has come to plan your next Disney trip, but you’re stuck on what you want to do. Should you take a trip to Walt Disney World or sail away with Disney Cruise Line? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and they’re both chock full of magic, so it can be difficult to choose between them. Here are seven ...

7. Character interactions and dining These are two things that tend to be important factors in either vacation. Depending on the kind of dining and character experiences you want to have, you’ll either lean toward Disney World or lean toward a Disney cruise. Walt Disney World offers some fantastic character dining options while Disney cruises offer fun getaways that include ...

6. Ages of people in your travel party Do you have a lot of older members in your family, a healthy mix of young and young at heart or mostly younger kids? This can help determine which might be a better vacation for you. While the parks and the cruises both have a ton to offer to all ages in ...

5. Length of vacation Do you want a short vacation or a lengthy one? Depending on how much time you want to spend away, you’ll lean heavily toward one vacation or the other. While short cruises are nice, sometimes it isn’t enough time to do/see everything, especially when the cruise stops in ports and you want to explore the city/island ...

4. Planning How much planning are you willing to do for your vacation? If you want a detailed plan and don’t mind putting in the time to do it, a Disney World vacation is the right choice as it requires a lot of planning and reservation making way ahead of time. If you’re looking to kick back and do as ...

2. Purchase multi-day tickets If you’re planning on visiting Disney World over the course of several days, you should definitely be buying multi-day tickets. You save a good bit of money each day by purchasing multi-day tickets instead of purchasing single day tickets. You should also check the calendar and see if when you’re planning to visit falls on a ...

1. Stay off property While staying on property is definitely a fun experience, staying off property will save you quite a bit of money. You can find plenty of hotels near Disney that are either a little cheaper and offer things like free breakfast and a free shuttle to the parks. Depending on the time of year, you may be ...

While a vacation to Walt Disney World is often times a once in a lifetime experience for many, it can also be one of the most expensive vacations you’ll ever take. Depending on how many people you’re traveling with, you’re looking at a pretty hefty price tag. However, there are ways to lessen the financial burden of taking a Disney ...