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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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How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

11. Read a Guidebook There are dozens of travel books and websites devoted to Walt Disney World.  If you or someone in your family is a reader, take time to research your trip and learn how to save money without sacrificing the fun.

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How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

12. Use a Travel Agent With today’s modern technology, you can research, book and plan your own trip on your computer or smart phone.  However, it is almost a full-time job keeping up with discounts and changes that come up frequently at Disney.  Do yourself a favor and use a travel agent, preferably one with Disney experience.  A TA can

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How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

13. Start Planning Early Disney will allow you to book your trip up to a year in advance.  Then, you can make payments every week or month if you want.  Plus, it gives you plenty of time to save up your pennies!

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How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida is an exciting adventure!  On the other hand, planning a trip can be a daunting process.  Most families are on a budget, so saving money is a priority.  Here are my “Lucky 13” ways to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation.

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

1. Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue (Fort Wilderness Campgrounds) This is the best show on property and has been entertaining guests since shortly after Disney World opened.  Guests can enjoy a wonderfully delicious homestyle meal along with a fantastically hilarious show.  This experience is very popular, so much so that they entertain and fee

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

2. La Hacienda de San Angel (Epcot) This restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot allows guests to see the nightly show of IllumiNations while enjoying a fantastic menu.  We recommend you getting a dining reservation to make sure you can get a good table with a view of the show! Photo Credit: Disney

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

3. Ohana (Polynesian Village Resort) Ohana for dinner is an amazing meal, but we love going for the entertainment, too — if you time your reservation well, you’ll be able to view Happily Ever After from your table and enjoy the music of the show as it is piped into the restaurant!

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

4. Spirit of Aloha Dinner (Polynesian Village Resort) Another specialty dining experience located at the Polynesian.  Guests will be treated to an amazing show based on Polynesian culture, as well as a fantastic meal.  After dinner, you can always hop the Monorail for a night of fun at the Magic Kingdom!

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

5. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness Campground) This is an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal that offers up burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and other backyard favorites.  Guests are also entertained with music and visits from some classic Disney characters!  This experience requires reservations and advance payment for the meal, so make sure to m

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