There’s just not a wealth of information out there geared toward people like us who don’t have families, are first timers, and probably won’t be returning year after year. Even though I spent the better part of 6 months traversing around Europe, planning an unsanctioned trip to Disney was one of the hardest trips I’ve ever had to plan. We weren’t going to sleep on site, eat on site, rent lockers, buy souvenirs (we failed on this last part), or any of the Disney jazz they try to sign you up for. When my best friend and I decided to trek down to Orlando for a much needed vacation, we committed to only letting the theme parks take our money for park admission and possibly parking. There is no way to “win” against them, they will always be getting some of your money, but you can certainly lessen the blow by putting in just a little bit more effort. You wouldn’t walk into a casino and say that the house is on your side, would you? Like a casino, theme parks are trying see how much you’re willing to shell out for the thrills. Well, let me break the news to you… you can’t. “If I don’t stay at a hotel on site, how will I get around? If I don’t buy my tickets directly from Disney, will I still be able to get in? Where will I eat in the area, should I just get a dining plan? Any “deal” when it comes to Disney World must be a hoax, no one does Disney for cheap, right? I can trust Disney, right?” It can leave even the most seasoned traveler asking questions like: Even though Disney is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Earth, the amount of information about traveling “under the radar” is limited. The theme parks do a pretty good job of making the prospect of not picking out an “authorized” vacation package scary and daunting. So for all of you upcoming mouseketeers out there, consider this when planning your next Orlando vacation:ĭisney (and Orlando in general) is one of those places where visitors throw away thousands of dollars in potential savings for the convenience of getting one, simple, all-inclusive Disney sanctioned package. Previously I would have thought this impossible, but when great information falls into your lap, you should always use it and, more importantly, share it. The results were pretty awesome we managed to each have a perfect vacation in Orlando for under $100 a day. We planned our trip very last minute, but we worked hard and put in a lot of research. Since this is a food blog, I obviously don’t normally post about travel but, like food, it is another of my many passions! One of my favorite pastimes is finding ways to make travel as cheap as possible, and over the years I have picked up some great hints and tips! This past winter, my best friend and I went to Orlando to visit many of the area parks down there. On August 1st, I will pick two lucky winners! If you have previously commented you can drop me an e-mail and I’ll add you to the list!** To enter, leave a comment telling me what YOU do to save money on Orlando theme parks, or, if you’ve never been, HELPFUL feedback on this post. **UPDATE, July 24: With the overwhelming response to this post, I am hosting a giveaway of TWO $25 DISNEY GIFT CARDS that can be used online, in stores, or at the parks. New readers: if my tips don’t apply to you, check out all the advice in the comment section…something for everyone over there! congratulations to Aubrey and Ashley J - check your e-mail for a confirmation from me so I can get those gift cards to you! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the great tips. The giveaway is now closed and I chose 2 winners at random…. **UPDATE, August 2: Thank you to everyone who commented with your awesome ideas on how to save money at Disney World.
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