The Cheap Disney Vacation Game
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Tips for a Cheap Disney Vacation
Play the Cheap Disney Vacation game right and you can save money at Disney World's Magic Kingdom!
Your first smart move is to stay just outside the park in a fully equipped vacation rental. Vacation rentals are a better deal than expensive resort hotels in the park. Better yet, eat a full breakfast in your vacation rental - you'll likely have a full kitchen and dining area - before you head out for the day.
- Understand your ticket. Park admission is the base ticket - options are additional. Visit MouseSavers.com for discounts on all things Disney.
- Youth groups of 10 or more and active military can get ticket discounts.
- Save money with Park Hopper and multi-day tickets.
- Check Costco, AAA, and your company for ticket discounts.
- Study the park map to use time wisely.
- Take a dip in the pool at your vacation rental in between rides.
- Skip the long lines: Show up as soon as the park opens.
- If it's time to splurge, pick Cinderella's Royal Table.
- Use Extra Magic Hours.
- Visit Club Cool to escape from the heat - it's air-conditioned with free soda and refreshments!
- Freeze bottled water or juice and pack it along - it will thaw gradually.
- Use the Disney Transportation System.
- Forget sunscreen or diapers? They're free at the first aid station.
- Get dinner and a show at the Diamond Horseshoe Review (but you need reservations).
- Use Fast Pass.
- Plan your route: use a smartphone to check your location.
- Use disposable cameras: buy cheap cameras online - kids love them and love taking their own pictures.
- At Casey's Corner, you can snack cheaply on franks, nachos, and fries. Smarter move? prepare snacks in your vacation rental for later.
- The two boats that cruise around New Orleans Square are free to ride.
- Avoid the gift shop - buy the kids souvenirs near home or outside the park.
- Skip the long lines: visit the park late afternoon or early evening.
- Make restaurant reservations in advance.
- Many kid's meals include free refills!
- Check the schedule for the parades, shows and fireworks.
- Buy glow sticks outside the park - they're $10 at Disney!
- Bring a poncho, hat, or sunscreen so you don't have to buy them at the park if there's a surprise thunderstorm.
- At Westward Ho, you can get cheap lemonade and hot dogs.
- At Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe, enjoy a lot of variety and deals.
- Bring a backpack with frozen water bottles, snacks, fruit, and sandwiches!
- Did you know you can order groceries delivered to your Disney vacation rental?
- Ask a Disney character or cast member for a free souvenir pin.
- At Pinnochio Village Haus, you can get quick and inexpensive pizza, chicken, or salads.
- Refillable Souvenir Mugs really come in handy, especially if you're at Disney in the summer.
- Buy cheap walkie-talkies - a very smart way to keep in contact with each other in a crowded park.
- At the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, the snacks are tasty and cheap.