– How to Save Money at Disney –
Sure you can save a dollar here and there at Disney World by bringing your own bottled water and snacks. But how do you save the big money on your Disney Vacation? Here are the top five ways to save big money at Disney!
- Book Your Disney Vacation Early to Take Advance of Special Discount Offers (Savings $850+ for a week vacation)
– Disney has season’s and planning early allows you to take advantage of slower seasons at Disney World. You can save 30-40% on Disney Resort rooms during Disney’s regular seasonal discount windows. Disney also runs a Free Dining promotion in some years during slower travel months, though it isn’t offered every year and the terms change year to year – ask your Pixie advisor which current promotions apply to your dates. Once you’ve picked your travel dates, our free Disney Countdown Kit maps every booking deadline – dining reservations, Lightning Lane, final payment – with phone alarms built in. You also have the added advantage of lighter crowds and shorter wait times during these off season dates. One of the best times to visit Disney World is during September and October. Great savings can be found during these months, lighter park crowd levels, nice cool weather and special events like Disney’s Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.” - Research the Disney Dining Plan (Savings $400+ for a week)
– The Disney Dining Plan covers your meals and snacks at the Disney World Resort. This gets you a saving on your dining, but you need to make sure this is the right fit for your family. There are several plans to choose from but by far the most popular is called The Base Meal Plan. Under the base plan you’ll get one table-service credit, one counter-service credit, and one snack per person for each night of your stay. For the table-service meal under the base plan, you’ll get an entree, a non-alcoholic drink, and a dessert. This plan also comes with a refillable drink mug. - Use Lightning Lane to Save Time (and Sometimes Money)
– Disney retired Fast Pass years ago. Today’s system is Lightning Lane: Multi Pass lets you reserve return times for up to 3 attractions per park per day (roughly $19-$45 per person per day, priced by date and park), and Single Pass is a per-ride paid reservation for the newest headliner attractions like TRON or Avatar Flight of Passage. It’s no longer free like the old Fast Pass, but booking Multi Pass strategically for your must-do rides can mean you need fewer park days to see everything – which is where the real savings comes in. Pixie Vacations advisors can help you decide if it’s worth it for your family before you buy. - Buy Muli-Day Park tickets (Savings $500+ for a week)
– You can add extra days to your Disney park passes and save loads of money. A one day park ticket at Disney World is $90.53, but adding additional days from your fourth day on is only $8 per day. That $8 gets you a full day of fun at one of Disney’s parks: the Magic Kingdom, or EPCOT, or Disney Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom. - Book Airport Transportation Instead of a Cab
– Disney’s free Magical Express airport bus was discontinued in January 2022 and hasn’t returned. The main shuttle option today is Mears Connect (about $16 per adult, $13 per child, one-way), which still beats a $50+ one-way cab or rideshare from Orlando International Airport (MCO) for most families. Pixie Vacations can help you book ground transportation as part of your free vacation-planning service – no fees.It’s great to save a few dollars on your Disney vacation, but next time start with these big Disney money saving tips and then go load up your backpack with juice boxes and snacks too.
