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How to Plan Your Walt Disney World Trip in 10 Fool-Proof Steps

8. Book early Consider booking your trip early, up to a year in advance.  This gives you several advantages.  It helps build excitement and allows you to make payments/save up money before your trip.  If you decided to stay onsite, you might want to consider a package, with hotel and tickets.  You can also add dining, airline tickets, wat

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How to Plan Your Walt Disney World Trip in 10 Fool-Proof Steps

9. Cost How much will a Disney vacation cost?  To answer that question, you will need to make a few decisions.  How long will you stay?  5-7 nights are best, in my opinion.  Disney World has a lot to do.  Will you stay onsite at a Disney resort or offsite?  What will your budget allow?  If Disney World is new to you, consider using a Disn

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How to Plan Your Walt Disney World Trip in 10 Fool-Proof Steps

10. When to go If you have school-aged children, your options are summer or holidays, both busy times at Disney World. Don’t fret though, you can still have a great time!  The parks and resorts are built to handle large crowds.  If you home-school or don’t mind taking your kids out of school for a few days, your options increase.  The off

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How to Plan Your Walt Disney World Trip in 10 Fool-Proof Steps

So, you’ve decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida?  Congratulations!  You and your family are in for a fun vacation, creating memories for a lifetime.  Beware, you might get hooked and become a Disney fanatic, like many of us have.  If this is your first trip or you haven’t been in several years, rest assured planning your

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

1. Hunt Down Freebies Disney is full of little freebies. By seeking out the freebies and skipping the shops, you may be able to cut the souvenir budget entirely. Some examples of great free souvenirs include the celebration buttons that are handed out at guest relations, the Duffy Bear cutouts found in the World Showcase at Epcot, and the

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

2. Consider a Collection Are you the type of person who likes to have a souvenir for every place you visit? If you buy souvenirs just to have a memento of each place you see, you can save some serious cash and hours of indecisiveness by starting a collection of small souvenirs. These could be pressed pennies, magnets, stickers, or charms,

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

3. Purchase Wisely When shopping for souvenirs, it can be tempting to make unwise purchases based on the novelty of a thing. However, this is a surefire way to leave with empty pockets and very little to show for it. Instead of making impulse buys, be sure to consider each purchase carefully by asking yourself if it is something you will

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

4. Pay on Your Last Day If you’re afraid of your kids spending all of their money on a whim, consider setting a rule that nothing can be purchased until the last day of your vacation. However, be sure to encourage browsing and wishlist making. This will ensure they know exactly what they want to spend their money on when the last day does

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

5. Flash Your Card Believe it or not, there are a few ways to acquire discounts at the Disney World shops. If you are an Annual Passholder, a DVC member, or a Disney Visa cardholder, be sure to let your cashier know. Many times there are discounts available for those who are a part of these groups, often saving you as much as 20%.

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8 Ways to Save on Walt Disney World Souvenirs

6. Buy Gift Cards A good way to encourage your family members to stick to their assigned budgets is to put the amount they are allowed to spend onto a gift card. Not only will this help them stick to their limit, it can also save you a bit of money if you choose to purchase discounted Disney gift cards. This can be done by using a Target

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