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10. Split Meals at Counter Service Restaurants. Splitting meals is a great step in the right direction for those looking to save money and reduce waste. Splitting meals is common practice at Walt Disney World so don’t feel shy about splitting a midday meal with your child or a sundae with a friend.  Feel free to ask for an extra ...

5. Take a Backstage Tour. There are several tour options for Disney junkies looking to learn even more about the happiest place on earth and spend a bit more on their vacation.  Tour length and price ranges quite a bit from smaller attraction tours like Living with the Land’s “Behind the Seeds Tour” to Animal Kingdom’s “Wild Africa Trek”, “Night ...

6. Dine at Victoria and Albert’s. Often considered the finest dining experience on the Disney property, Victoria and Albert’s has received the AAA Five Diamond Award since 2000.  The Victorian elegance of the restaurant is unmatched.  Foodies will find this meal worth the splurge.  Meals start at over sixty dollars per adult making this a once in a lifetime splurge ...

7. Treat Yourself to a Spa Day. You may not think about Walt Disney World being the perfect place to unwind.  However, the serene Disney spas on the property make relaxation a possibility for all guests.  Massages, facials, hair and nail care are just a few of the services offered at Disney spas.  Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Grand Floridian, Yacht ...

8. Shop Until Your Heart’s Content. Walt Disney World has always been a shopper’s dream; with the addition of Disney Springs earlier this year that is truer now than ever before. Indulging in all the shopping in parks, resorts and Disney Springs are great ways to splurge on your next Disney vacation.  Picking up fun character merchandise is great but ...

9. Dine Hard. Disney food is incredible.  From short order and snacks to fine dining, you will never go hungry at Walt Disney World.  Booking an array of table service dining experiences is my favorite way to splurge on vacation.  

10. Stay at A Deluxe Resort. Deluxe resorts truly provide an extra luxurious vacation experience.  Springing for a few nights at a deluxe resort is a great way to splurge at Walt Disney World.  Overlooking the giraffes on the savanna of Animal Kingdom Lodge, or watching the monorail lop through your hotel during a stay at The Contemporary is so ...

11. Have Your Resort Room Decorated. Disney floral and gifts can create special in-room celebrations for guests right at the Disney resort.  Banners and stuffed animals, floral arrangements, cookie trays and seasonal themed celebrations are all available for guests looking to be surprised and pampered at check in.  

12. Celebrate at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a fun ticketed event for guests after normal park hours end.  Guests get to celebrate with characters clad in holiday dress, watch a holiday parade, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Tickets start at eighty-six dollars per guest.  

13. Visit in Fall for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Similarly, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a fun way for guests visiting in the fall to splurge. Guests of all ages Trick or Treat cast members at attractions around the park, watch a spooky holiday parade, party with the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus and meet hard ...