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  • Oct- 2017 -
    8 October
    Winnie The Pooh - Crystal Palace

    Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

    13. Character Meal Timing Character meals are magical—be sure to put at least one on your itinerary. Timing is everything though. You’ll save money by doing a character meal at breakfast or lunch rather than dinner. (Sometimes up to 35%!) Plus, a midday break in the A/C can be a really smart idea. Which brings us to another top shared tip…  

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  • 8 October
    Boardwalk Villas Room

    Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

    12. Afternoon Break Especially for families with small children, it’s really important to have some downtime in the afternoon. Kids can’t be expected to get up early AND stay up late and still maintain a good attitude. Heading back to the resort for a little nap is not wasting time—it’s a strategy for making your time more magical.    

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  • 8 October
    Epcot Illuminations Japan

    Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

    11. Stay Late As it gets closer and closer to closing time, the weather gets cooler and the crowds get lighter. That means that staying late can be some of your most pleasant park hours! Plus, you DO NOT want to miss the nighttime spectaculars (fireworks) at Disney. Yes, they’re late (that’s why you should practice #12), but they’re worth it!   

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  • 8 October
    Breakfast

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    2. Food/Dining Disney allows you to bring your own food into the parks.  Save money by making sandwiches for lunch, find a shady spot and people-watch/rest.  Or, bring snacks and drinks to have during the day, and then experience your favorite attractions while everyone else is eating lunch.  Also, the meal portions are large at Disney.  Consider sharing.  *Bonus tip: The Disney Dining Plan doesn’

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  • 8 October
    Castle-Balloons

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    1. Visit during the off-season What off-season?  While it is harder to find these days, it’s still there.  Basically, avoid holidays and go while the kiddos are in school.  Airline prices, hotel, dining are all cheaper, to some degree.  Plus, Disney will offer discounts-maybe even free dining!  Happy planning!

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  • 8 October
    Disney Visa Cards

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    10. Use a Credit Card with Rewards There are hundreds of credit cards that offer rewards, whether they are monetary or airline miles.  If you haven’t already, consider using one that will reward you 2% or more each month.  Use it for groceries, gas, bills, etc.  Then, pay it off each month and watch your Disney savings grow!

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  • 8 October
    toddler with mickey ears

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    9. Plan Your Vacation Before Your Child Turns 3 Kids under 3 years of age can do almost everything for free at Disney.  Hotel, tickets and dining are all free of charge for our littlest mouseketeers!

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  • 8 October
    Souvenirs

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    8. Buy Disney Souvenirs Before Your Trip There’s an old saying: Everything at Disney begins with a line and ends with a gift shop!  Haha!  So true!  You can’t avoid them.  However, you can save money on souvenirs by purchasing some items before you go, at places like Wal-Mart, Target or on-line at disneystore.com or amazon.com. 

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  • 8 October
    Hilton Orlando

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    7. Stay Offsite It’s really quite simple.  Staying off-site (that is outside Disney property) will save you money on your accommodations.  Plus, there are some nice resorts very close to Disney.  In addition, if you plan on doing other things beside just Disney, off-site hotels will put you closer to those attractions.  Photo Credit: Hilton

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  • 8 October
    Grand Floridian Lobby

    How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    6. Stay Onsite Wait!  What?  Am I contradicting myself?  No way!  If you want to stay at a Disney resort (and you should), stay at a value or moderate level Disney hotel, to save money.  These resorts are fun, well-themed and clean.  Plus, transportation from the airport and all around Disney is free!  If you have your own car, parking is free!

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