How to visit WDW on a budget & save money!

A vacation at Disney World can be expensive! However, there are ways you can save money!

1. Go off season! Disney always has discounts for resorts in January and spring. Avoid going during holidays because the resort hotels price per night is 3X more than regularly.
2. Buy your tickets from a discount wholesaler - the Walmart in Orlando sells tickets cheaper than WDW, but they don't sell annual tickets! Undercover Tourist sells tickets also! These places have licenses to sell Disney tickets.
3. Florida residents get a big discount on tickets; you must show proof of residency!
4. Stay at a Disney Value resort - All-star start at $85 per night. The Art of Animation is my favorite value because of the story-rooms. Free transportation if you stay at a Disney Resort hotel.
5. Book your reservation over a year in advance
6. Bring your own camera instead of relying on Disney PhotoPass.
7. Bring your own stroller if you have young children! A single stroller rental is $15 per day or $13 when you book a multi-day rental.
8. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Refill water bottles at the water fountains! If you really want to save money, bring lunch with you!
9. To stay on budget, buy Disney gift cards (you can design them online for free). If you have $50 to spend on souvenirs, buy a $50 gift card. You can also use these gift cards to buy meals and snacks!
10. If you want to eat at a Disney restaurant, eat a late lunch (before 2 pm) so you get the lunch price, and you won't be hungry for supper.
11. Try to wait and buy souvenirs at discount stores such as walmart, or even at Downtown Disney. Annual Pass holders receive discounts at Downtown Disney and they get free parking at the theme parks.
12. Children under 3 have free admission! Children 3-9 have discounted admission.
13. Order the Free Disney planning DVD from https://www.disneyvacations.com/dv/en_US/VacationPlanningDVD/index?sourcecode=18179&CMP=ILC-DPFY13Q1FY13LeadGen0003
14. Wear the free buttons if it is your birthday, anniversary, or first trip! You'd be surprised the free gifts you will receive!
15. Buy tickets for special events - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween, Very Merry Christmas Party - The day they go on sale! As time passes, the ticket prices increase!
16. Sign up for email coupons for the restaurant at Downtown Disney at http://www.mousesavers.com/walt-disney-world-vacation-discounts-and-deals/disney-world-meal-snack-drink-discounts-coupons/#coupons