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So you’ve decided to plan a trip to Walt Disney World. You start looking at things online, and suddenly become overwhelmed. Planning a Disney vacation isn’t quite the same as planning other types of trips, and it can come with a few challenges all its own. Don’t stress! We’re here to help. Here are ten things you should do before ...

9. Contact an authorized Disney vacation planner Now that you’ve had a chance to look at your budget, contacting an authorized Disney vacation planner is the next step. These folks are here to help you, and it won’t cost you a dime extra! They are able to help you get the best deals, and are invaluable resources when trying to ...

2. Christmas ornaments Buying a Christmas ornament at Disney World is a tradition for us. I usually let the kids each pick one out, and then I purchase a family ornament as well. Make sure to put the date on them before you store them, and when you get your Christmas decorations out each year, you can happily remember all ...

4. Magnets Magnets are one of the least expensive but most fun souvenirs you can bring home. They’re a great way to brighten up your fridge, filing cabinet, or just about anything else you can think of! With so many cute options, you might have trouble deciding on which ones will make it home with you.   3. Office supplies This ...

6. Playing cards Our family has a family game night, and playing games with Disney cards is such a fun way to get discussion going about our favorite memories. You can find various types of playing cards scattered throughout Walt Disney World. Our favorite is a set that has artwork of all four theme parks on them.   5. Photo albums/frames ...

8. Reusable totes Reusable totes are one of my favorite things to bring home from any of my travels. They’re just practical and remind me of sweet memories of the places I purchased them. Whether you are taking them to the grocery store or the pool, having a Disney tote will surely give a little more magic to your everyday.   ...

10. Pins Pin trading has been a Disney World pastime for many years now. However, my kiddos have never traded pins. They enjoy purchasing pins to put on their backpacks, jackets or bulletin boards. With so many unique characters and even resort specific pins, you are sure to find one that brings out your Disney side.   9. Traditional Mickey Ear ...

12. Coffee Mugs Coffee mugs are our favorite souvenirs no matter where we travel, and our morning coffee time quickly turns into reminiscing about good memories and planning our next trips. Not all the Disney coffee mugs come in under $15, though many of them do. My very favorite Cinderella coffee mug cost $12.99 and it gets daily use at ...

14. Socks Socks are one of my go-to souvenirs. You can usually find unique pairs in Epcot at the gift shop at the entrance to the World Showcase. The monorail socks happen to be my favorite, but they come in a variety of characters and Disney favorites. Wearing them under your regular clothes is a surefire way to bring a ...

Shopping for souvenirs at Disney World is one of my favorite things to do. I absolutely love having a little memento of our vacation to brighten up my everyday life. You don’t have to break the bank to bring home some magic. Here are 15 Disney World souvenirs under $15:  15.  Luggage tags Luggage tags are a cute way to ...