The excitement of deciding to take a trip to Disney World can quickly disappear from a parents face as they start navigating the myriad of decisions that must be made while planning such a trip. Each of these decisions can add hundreds of dollars to the overall cost of a vacation. "The essential to budget travel is to plan in advance. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the truth of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our minds. Preparation and expending our travel budget wisely is a main concern for most families. Minimizing expending and prices, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain accomplishment and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding protecting money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is highly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, regardless of whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel charge!..". There are a few key areas where a family can save a significant amount of money on a Disney World vacation.
When to go-
Many families with children immediately think about going during summer vacation when the kids are out of school. This is typically one of the busiest and most expensive times to go. Disney resorts charge higher rates during the summer season, holidays, and other peak times throughout the year. A search on the Walt Disney World website shows that if a family of 4 picked a week in late August rather than July they would save an average of $300. This varies slightly depending on whether you choose a value, moderate or deluxe resort and the particular days you choose. The peak season for 2011 is as follows:
February 17-26, 2011
March 11 - April 30, 2011
June 3 - August 13, 2011
December 21-31, 2011
Disney World also charges a dining surcharge during peak season at fixed price restaurants. If there is one price, which is typical for most character meals, then diners will incur a surcharge of approximately $4.00 per adult and $2.00 per children ages 3-9. A family of four with 2 adults and 2 children between 3 and 9 will pay an extra $84.00 in just surcharges if they eat at 7 fixed price restaurants during the week during peak season.
Where to stay-
Staying on Walt Disney World property has several benefits. Disney World has resorts to fit every budget. Disney resort guests are able to use the internal Disney transportation system. This eliminates the need to pay for parking. In 2011 parking for cars is $14.00 a day. A family can save $98.00 in parking fees over 7 days if they are a resort guest and use the internal transportation system. Disney World Resorts offer free transportation for travelers flying into Orlando International Airport on select airlines. This can save a family of four over $120 off an airport shuttle to the Disney World Resort Area.
Dining-
Guests who stay in a hotel or condo that has a kitchen can prepare their own meals and save hundreds of dollars. For most, this isnt desirable or feasible while on vacation. One way to compromise is to pick up fruit, cereal or pastries that can be easily stored in the hotel room and make a quick breakfast. Guests that have their hearts set on a character meal will save money by reserving a character breakfast rather than lunch or dinner. Character breakfasts are less expensive than lunch or dinner. One tip is for guests to eat a quick breakfast in their hotel before heading to the parks and reserve the latest character breakfast possible and have that be lunch. For example, breakfast at Cinderellas Royal table will cost two adults and two children approximately $150.00 while dinner will cost the same family approximately $177.00. That one tip saves a family of four 22.00. If they did this once a day during their week vacation they would save $154.00 off their vacation.
In recent years many resort guests have taken advantage of the Disney dining plan. The standard plan allows each guest one table service meal, one counter service meal and one snack during the day. The plan costs each adult approximately $46.00 per day and child $13.00 per day. Disney World has been offering a free Dining plan for guests for a short time each year in early fall. Guests who plan their vacation during this time not only take advantage of off peak resort rates but they also save a significant amount on dining. A family of two adults and two children will save over $800.00 on dining by booking their vacation during the free dining offer.
Here is a break down of the savings a family of four would get by booking a week vacation in late August if they stayed onsite at a Disney World Resort.
Hotel Savings-$300.00
Transportation Savings from the airport-$120.00
Parking Savings-$98.00
Disney Dining Savings-$826.00
Total Vacation Savings- $1344.00
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