I loved how when we are coming back to the resort tired and sweaty late at night and the cast members welcome us back with a warm smile and a “Welcome home.” ❤️❤️ That’s not something you get at other resorts. And it was as comfortable as home too.
100%! the one time i went to disneyland and didn’t stay on property, it felt weird. when we were there for my 30th birthday, i got a special tray of chocolate covered strawberries, candy, and a cute card delivered to our room the night of my birthday! 🥰 when you go to the pool, they give you sunblock and treat you like royalty!
I was divorced around 15 years ago and always go by myself. My kids have kids and they go with out me. BUT, I have been to both Disneyland and Disney world and do spend about 95.00 to 100.00 for a room on property and ride the buses from Hotels to the parks. At Disneyland I stayed at the Motel 6 newly refurbished for about 65.00 per night. At Disneyland I stay for 3-4 days because Disneyland is a three day park. Disneyworld I stay for a week, 7 days or 8 nights. But the more nights you stay your cost of each ticket goes down. I have not been for a couple years in Florida so I am sure Tickets are higher. I am now on Social Security since I no longer work so I have to be especially cheap! Thanks, for your video....I am 64 but my love for Disney is still burning in my heart! :)
Im currently 13 years old and have not been to Disney since summer of 2018. My mom made me a deal that I could plan a Disney trip under 3,000 dollars for me, my mom and my sisters. This video is a life saver
I'm so glad you found some great packages to work for you and your family! I also feel like the fall is the best time to find those "back to school" deals and avoid the crowds.
There’s many other options you don’t have to stay at a Disney resort if you don’t have too, I got a four night deal at the Radisson for $246 for four people! I paid $559 for the tickets for three since one is a infant and the tickets are for three days so one park a day. I paid $160 for a round trip and I saved around $750 for food and soverniers for those three days at the park I’m going with my husband and my baby and my toddler. And my hotel does have a shuttle for the parks and also airport
Being a Florida native , I will never stay off sight again since ( almost ) everything is on site for you ! I highly recommend if you are military , active or retired go to your nearest base and go to the ITT and buy the tickets there for a WAYYYYY discounted price . I went to Disney in December and my four day park hopper ticket was $230 . And we also booked our hotel room on site using military discount . For our room for 5 nights and 5 4-day tickets was only roughy $1700 . This deal could also work for anyone that has friends in the military, they would just have to go with you on the trip to verify the ID !
If you’re active or retired military you can also stay at Disney’s resort Shades of Green. It’s beautiful and they offer the Disney park tickets to buy on site (and universal tickets) for so much cheaper.
The only down side is you have to be a certain type of "veteran" to get the steep ticket. We tried this past January my dad is special forces Vietnam vet and fought 4 years in Vietnam but he didn't qualify because he didn't retire yet an active National guards person just going once a month and two weeks in the summer gets it. I wrote to Disney and even cast members were so ashamed of their policies. They were all super respectful and thanked my dad for his service- he has dementia so this was huge to him. My husband didn't qualify either 10 years Air National Guard.
My boyfriend and I are going to Disneyland in October and so far our trip is costing about $900 each including travel, hotel, park tickets. I watched this video for tips but I think I'm doing pretty good so far!
Im going in October 2020 too only 2 people but with the flight (Puerto Rico) and all that it seems so expensive (2 or 3k) so im definitely doing something wrong
Best tip I can give is don't eat out for every meal! Grocery delivery apps will deliver to your hotel! For about the cost for one meal for my family of 4 I had breakfast and lunch items delivered to my hotel which allowed a simple in the room breakfast and packed sandwiches for lunch, bringing us WAY under budget for food, allowing us to spend that much more on souvenirs and the fun Disney snacks (for those planning on going while the meal plan is unavailable due to covid restrictions)
Im travel agent specializing in Disney so I looove the planning process! Being cost effective is soooo important, especially for a destination like Disney (really any Disney trip!) Thanks for sharing this!
We stayed off resort for 11 nights 6 people, basically an apt complete with kitchen and washer dryer for 1700$ We got a super great deal on a car rental too. And we were able to eat there for breakfast, pack simple cheaper lunches and made dinner a few times there also. So much cheaper for a bigger family.
I start planning a year in advance that way it doesn't seem like you're forking over alot of money at once. You pay as you go and it's not that bad doing it that way. Plus I get a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom condo 5 minutes outside of Disney and We drive the 13 hours instead of flying.
Is it cheaper to drive? I live 9 ish hours away from Orlando so I'm thinking it's better to just drive. And that way we can stop along the way and see things.
Ill be in Disney this Friday. it took me just three months to get everything together. Plane tickets $190 Airbnb: $472 for 7 nights and only 8 mins away Disney tickets: 4 days $368 and that was all bought spreaded out through out the three months. Theres no reason to spend $700+ on hotel
Wilesha Barnes-White forsure! I’ll give you the details after we are done. It’s cute and small for just two people. Maybe one more person Can fit in there
You can also buy Disney gift cards throughout the year and then use them in the parks for food or souvineers. Instead of needing that lump sum of money when you’re there you have the cards to use.
I live 15 hours a way. We do a big road trip and I pay for our whole vacation on a minimum wage job. As well as bills. I can barely get it just under $2,500. We go in a group of three.
Omg I used to think Disney world was sooooo expensive!! But because you had to pay just under 1,000 is incredible deals!!! Yesssss!!! I would love that type of deals so I would have to pay so much money out of packet 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
These are great tips. We are not DIsney novices and we go about 1-2 times a year. We have broken down the costs much like you did and made the comparison between staying on property (at a moderate) vs off property, driving vs flying, dining plan vs out of pocket. We have 4 in our family and we are going again for the 8th time in June since 2009. We figured out it was less than $150/day for us when we factored in all of these things. (We stay at PORS, fly in, and get the dining plan). We have made comparisons to other vacations that our friends have gone on and spent the same amount of money. For what they got and what we got for the same price, we got so much more out of it. Not only did we have a boatload of pictures to show everything we did (mind you we usually go for 7, 8, or 9 days at a time) people cannot believe we still go year after year. It is the ultimate vacation for us. We are never hungry, thirsty or lacking in our fun factor. There is always a place to relax if you want to be away from the parks for awhile and there adventures that can be done during the stay as well. We love Disney and many people say, "How can you afford to go every year?" We watch the sales, we watch for free dining, we watch the airfare (which is often times the deciding factor if we can go or not) and we also watch for how many days we can go (I am a nurse so sometimes scheduling can be a problem). So with all that in mind as well as this video, Disney can be done for less than $1000/per person. Even if you stay at a moderate resort, it can be done affordably.
I loved reading this!! You seriously hit the nail on the head. You absolutely cannot go into a Disney vacation willy-nilly. There are too many factors to consider! It sounds like you and your family have it down to a science and share my same love for Disney. Thank you so so much for sharing all of this helpful information!
I loved your reply. You really have to pay attention to the specials. Free dining is the holy grail of deals!! Have a magical day sprinkled with pixie dust! :-)
Great video! We are going in two weeks. We planned too late to get a value resort room 😒 but found a hotel near Disney Springs that had shuttle running every 30 minutes to and from the parks--from one hour before opening to 90 minutes after the park closes. They also qualify for Disney Magic hours which was a bonus!! We decided on 4 days to manage our budget and got a discount on our passes (20% off for Canadians for a 4-day ticket or more)...always important to check for deals on park tickets. :) Thanks for all the great information you have shared! :)
Wow!!! You got such a wonderful deal on your tickets. I’m jealous!! It sounds like you still snagged a wonderful deal with your accommodations, and I’m sure y’all will have a wonderful 4 days. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the videos! I need to enlist your help for a sequel to this one!
Hai , I am planning to go with my family of 4 , we are driving from Canada Niagara to Disney world on October month on 31st , because it’s my son birthday. Planning to stay for 3 or 4 days . Pls suggest me when is the right time to book for magic kingdom, animal kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood. How much approximately need money for rooms and tickets. Thank you
Once you get to the 4 day ticket adding additional days is very inexpensive per day. For example with the prices now a 4 day in June 1 park/day ticket is 469.14 including tax. 5 day is 483.25 and 6 day is 494.43 so if you can swing the extra hotel nights the additional days in the park add very little cost. Two extra days for only $25.29/ person.
I’m sorry but you are wrong on some points. You say that the less days at the park the more money you will save but that is wrong, Disney gives you a discount the more days you stay. So if you were planning on staying five days but you decide to stay only four days the price of the tickets go up Also if you have a target red card or a target debit card you can purchase Disney gift cards from target and save 5% on those gift cards so if you purchase $100 gift card you’re really only going to spend $95 on it
While you’re right about the ticket prices decreasing, you have to consider the other costs for staying longer-lodging, food, transportation, etc. if the only price of going to Disney was the ticket price you’d be right!
I've been going for the last 21 years from different parts of the country and always get awesome deals. First, I book at least 6 months out and get great deals on airlines and hotels. I book within 3 miles of Disney. I got a week in a hotel at $46 a night and did research on the hotel and it's good, No ( Bed bugs, etc.), and has shuttle bus but, I Rent a car incase I want to go to Universal or Walmart. The shopping on Irlo Bronson Hwy. right outside Disney is cheaper and tons of gift shops that carry great stuff plus Super Walmart is right there and water and snacks are cheap. If you're stuck on Disney property, You have to buy their stuff at their prices. Aspirin, Water, $3 bottles of water... I got a week in a resort for my Wife and I Roundtrip from LA, 2-5 day Park Hopper tickets and a rent a car for $1900. I used to drive from N.C. and saved even more plus, My first time We bought a time share and got screwed. Don't go to a timeshare presentation for free rickets.
I used travelocity to book my hotel. Less than $300 for 6 nights at a basic hotel less than 10 miles from disney. Also got cash back from swagbucks for booking.
How many people is too many to bring to WDW? I always go with 6, its the perfect number for rides. (space mountain = 2 carts of 3 , splash mountain = pairs of 2... etc) Its not too hard to find a table while eating in the park for 6 during the season we visit. And our hotel we love sleeps 6 perfectly. This year our party has been challenged to bring a 7th and 8th person, but most of us are relluctant because of the added difficulties such as agreeing on fast passes for 8.. finding seating.. new hotel.. splitting up our party on rides... should I be letting 8 people be a deal breaker?
I think it’s totally personal preference! You could always split up into two groups for rides and make your reservations ahead of time. Quick service dining should be easy so long as you choose a place with a lot of seating!
We have up to seven people going at a time so it’s a better deal for us to stay in a condo a few minutes from the park. Kitchen, laundry and plenty of room for all for much less than I’ve ever been quoted to stay on grounds. Also we rent a car for a good price and get groceries so we eat in the hotel breakfast, pack a lunch, and then buy dinner in the park. Maybe someday when just hubby and I go we will get to stay on grounds. But we still have a blast! Nice video- thank you. :). I could be wrong but I think I heard Disney just changed it so even people staying in the park now pay for parking. :(
Yes, yes! It sounds like the All Star condos that my family and I have stayed in before! Those were great for large groups. I heard the same thing about parking! It is SO unfortunate...I haven't done my research to verify it, but I've seen it plastered everywhere!
Wow! Thank you for this information...I used to have all kinds of money when I worked. Now I am retired, on Social Security but still love Disney trips! Thank you for sharing...I am 66 y.o. : )
I appreciate your video ! Here’s my thoughts as I’m traveling solo... it is more expensive ..however I’m staying at the pop resort ( still under value) and my meal plan is for the full 7 nights. I think the time of year probably helps as I’m going next week? But I don’t think it’s bad considering my tickets, food and hotel. And this maybe a one time trip for now. 😊
Thank u so much for this video! My daughter just turned 10 and wants to go more than anything in the world! Time is ticking before shes too old..so this gave me hope. Thank u!💜
I usually love to stay at All Stars but on our last trip we ended up having to stay off site. I used VRBO and it turned out to be a great deal. There were eleven of us and I was footing most of the bill. We had multiple bathrooms and only two to a room. And there was kitchen and a pool. We did have to pay parking but it was still a deal. The travel time was not as long as I feared. This is a good option for a larger family or group. I've bought Hopper passes a few times but find that if you do that there is travel time from one park to another. Each park can easily fill up more than one day. And for those of us who live in Florida there are Florida Resident days which are another great deal. Like you said planning is very important for a Disney trip.
+George Ann Braden When we went with my extended family we used VRBO and had a House very similar to the one you described! We absolutely loved I️t, and we found it to be a great deal too! The Florida resident deals are a great thing to bring up, especially in the context of this saving money video, so thank you!! Great input!
George Ann Braden we're flying in with a group of 25 sounds like the VRBO is just what we need only thing we'll have to rent a vehicle. if you don't mind how do I find them? first timer also thank you for sharing ☺
Flying from Scotland as a family of 4(1 adult 3 kids ) it’s hard to get the cost below £6.5k for the two week duration, although this is flights,dining plan,resort and park tickets
Yes, flights are unique to everyone and are really hard to be factored into a video that reaches a large number of people from so many places! Depending on your families needs, a dining plan could be an easy thing to skip and save some money without wasted credits, etc.!
This falls under the luck of going when kids are not in school or on fall/spring break. Wish it was the case for us now! There were 3 park ticket options even when this was made (with or without water parks). I chose to not listen to my expert friends and not buy the park hopper. Half way thru our first vacation with kiddo, I realized how much more you can do by jumping parks and had to pay for the full trip to get. Still worth it, so I totally disagree with her tip on this one!
what park off disney do the free bus to the parks? i was there last year and stay at allstar in sep and it cost£5900 with park tickets and for me to go next year in oct £5950 without any park tickets so iam think about staying of disney to see if i can get it a bit less
My family is a member of some kinda hotel club were we can get a 7night 8day for $239 at a hotel outside the park with shuttle to park! Is that ok or do you really need to stay on property
I think it just depends on your budget and what works for your family. You definitely get more perks and convenience staying on property (i.e., free Disney specific transportation, extra magic hours in the parks, the ability to choose fast passes sooner, and being surrounded by the overall magic at all times!) BUT, our family has stayed off property loads of times to save a little extra money, and we loved it every time.
Sorry but taking an hour at minimum to get the parks from the room door at the all star resorts is a no-go, not sitting down once to enjoy the amazing food at Disney resorts is a missed opportunity, and not getting park hopper is a rookie mistake. Full Disney experience cannot be done for under $1000 but it can be done under $1500 even with staying at yacht club
I feel like the dining plans typically provide too much food for the average person, so we saved more money by vacationing without it and not wasting any unused meals.
That totally depends on how much you plan to eat and how many souvenirs you intend to buy! I would budget at least $15 for every meal if you are not paying for a Disney Dining Plan. That should give you a good starting point!
We never get the meal plan, because it honestly has you eating a LOT more than we would ever crave in a day (3 meals, multiple snacks, etc.) We just paid for each meal individually -- splurged on some and did quick service on others to help it all even out!
A lot of people may haven't had the opportunity to go to Disney and may not know Disney specific terms, a general price range to expect for a trip, the vast number of places to stay, etc., so they seek out info from easy resources like TH-cam, message boards, etc. I just like to share what I'm passionate about and my experiences in the hopes that someone out there will find it useful!
I wish they did! Unfortunately at most All Star resorts they have cafeteria like dining areas where you can purchase breakfast in the mornings before hitting the parks. My family always packs some type of granola bars usually, and we save up to go to 1 or 2 nice breakfasts while were there.
Yes, absolutely!! Packing lunch is another great way to save. I’ve heard of people shipping amazon packages of food to their hotel so they don’t have to travel with them! Super smart.
Crystal Rose it’s actually pretty amazing if you plan correctly of course not every table service meal/ restaurant is good depending on your family. If you have the dining plan it is worth doing the table service option you save so much money you can see characters and if you are smart go to buffet table services to get the most out of your money
My friends ate at one everyday when they went. Not once were they happy. We ate at Rainforest which was awesome, but it just took too much time. Way too much time. It took almost 2 hours from check in to out. We ate at Akershus and Be Our guest. The food at Be Our guest was actually the worst meal I have ever eaten. Ever. They actually served my husband s plate of fat! Then forgot about us and by the time he got another plate, we were all done. I had to turn around a buy my kids lunch somewhere else because the soup was so watery it taste like...well warm water. I should also state that my kids love soup. They eat it out of a can and I think canned soup is gross. So that should tell you something. We never had issues with our counter service and is all we will do this time. I go to ride the rides and spend time enjoying myself. I didn't enjoy telling my kids we had to leave to try to make a dinner reservation somewhere else. To each their own.
Crystal rose The whole point of sit down meals is to actually enjoy the meal and ambiance and views of the restaurant. It should take about two hours to get the full value
For two people from PDX to MCO right now around $800-$1000 I would guess it's usually around there and that's Portland Oregon to Orlando unless you get a airline credit card like Alaska airlines card that can give you a free ticket for the 2nd person cutting the price in half.
Lucky for me , I have a Disneyland passport , I live near Disneyland , I go like every month , and not having to spend thousands of dollars lmaoaoaoa (besides the passport)
Feel free to go look for another video that specifically talks about flights-TH-cam is a big place. As I mentioned, there’s no way for me to estimate flight costs for the thousands of people who have watched this video. If you have an idea of how to estimate flight costs for thousands of people who live all over the world, you should totally make your own video about it!
Actual tips start at 3:04. You're welcome everybody :-)
sunlight white thx
Thank you!
Thx!
Thanks so much for saving me 3:04 minutes of my life
Much appreciated!
Staying on Disney means you have the Disney experience 24/7. That is the best.
I loved how when we are coming back to the resort tired and sweaty late at night and the cast members welcome us back with a warm smile and a “Welcome home.” ❤️❤️ That’s not something you get at other resorts. And it was as comfortable as home too.
you not wrong though!
I spend 1.8k 💀
But I brought half of Disney with me 😂
100%! the one time i went to disneyland and didn’t stay on property, it felt weird. when we were there for my 30th birthday, i got a special tray of chocolate covered strawberries, candy, and a cute card delivered to our room the night of my birthday! 🥰 when you go to the pool, they give you sunblock and treat you like royalty!
Here's a hint folks: AirBnB and Uber, also eat big meals before going, maybe bring snacks and sandwiches inside.
I have found Air BNBs for $40 a night that’s 10 minutes from Disney so the Uber isn’t expensive at all
Is it a good neighbour hotel?
I was divorced around 15 years ago and always go by myself. My kids have kids and they go with out me. BUT, I have been to both Disneyland and Disney world and do spend about 95.00 to 100.00 for a room on property and ride the buses from Hotels to the parks. At Disneyland I stayed at the Motel 6 newly refurbished for about 65.00 per night. At Disneyland I stay for 3-4 days because Disneyland is a three day park. Disneyworld I stay for a week, 7 days or 8 nights. But the more nights you stay your cost of each ticket goes down. I have not been for a couple years in Florida so I am sure Tickets are higher. I am now on Social Security since I no longer work so I have to be especially cheap! Thanks, for your video....I am 64 but my love for Disney is still burning in my heart! :)
Charles Ramsey I hate to think of anyone going to Disney world alone- that's really cool!
I'll go with you! It seems like you know your stuff and could show me all of the Disney secrets.
I hope you are doing well 🙂
Thanks for the information 💯💯💯
Im currently 13 years old and have not been to Disney since summer of 2018. My mom made me a deal that I could plan a Disney trip under 3,000 dollars for me, my mom and my sisters. This video is a life saver
The resort/park package deals are great!. You get a room, tickets, fastpass, and food credits (3 people for 3 days) just under 2,000.
I'm so glad you found some great packages to work for you and your family! I also feel like the fall is the best time to find those "back to school" deals and avoid the crowds.
Who did you go through. Its 2 adults and a child I'm looking for
There’s many other options you don’t have to stay at a Disney resort if you don’t have too, I got a four night deal at the Radisson for $246 for four people! I paid $559 for the tickets for three since one is a infant and the tickets are for three days so one park a day. I paid $160 for a round trip and I saved around $750 for food and soverniers for those three days at the park I’m going with my husband and my baby and my toddler. And my hotel does have a shuttle for the parks and also airport
Being a Florida native , I will never stay off sight again since ( almost ) everything is on site for you ! I highly recommend if you are military , active or retired go to your nearest base and go to the ITT and buy the tickets there for a WAYYYYY discounted price . I went to Disney in December and my four day park hopper ticket was $230 . And we also booked our hotel room on site using military discount . For our room for 5 nights and 5 4-day tickets was only roughy $1700 . This deal could also work for anyone that has friends in the military, they would just have to go with you on the trip to verify the ID !
Thank you my baby my son is coming with us his SRG.I will do exactly what you said to do .
If you’re active or retired military you can also stay at Disney’s resort Shades of Green. It’s beautiful and they offer the Disney park tickets to buy on site (and universal tickets) for so much cheaper.
The only down side is you have to be a certain type of "veteran" to get the steep ticket. We tried this past January my dad is special forces Vietnam vet and fought 4 years in Vietnam but he didn't qualify because he didn't retire yet an active National guards person just going once a month and two weeks in the summer gets it. I wrote to Disney and even cast members were so ashamed of their policies. They were all super respectful and thanked my dad for his service- he has dementia so this was huge to him. My husband didn't qualify either 10 years Air National Guard.
Brooke Stop yes shades of green is so nice !!
Sarah Bennett is he still able to get on base ? The military tickets are sold from the base .
My boyfriend and I are going to Disneyland in October and so far our trip is costing about $900 each including travel, hotel, park tickets. I watched this video for tips but I think I'm doing pretty good so far!
It sure sounds like you're doing well! Great job!! Share any additional tips you may have --- any additional insight is always welcome!
Can you please give more information please
Thats impossible
Im going in October 2020 too only 2 people but with the flight (Puerto Rico) and all that it seems so expensive (2 or 3k) so im definitely doing something wrong
Best tip I can give is don't eat out for every meal! Grocery delivery apps will deliver to your hotel! For about the cost for one meal for my family of 4 I had breakfast and lunch items delivered to my hotel which allowed a simple in the room breakfast and packed sandwiches for lunch, bringing us WAY under budget for food, allowing us to spend that much more on souvenirs and the fun Disney snacks (for those planning on going while the meal plan is unavailable due to covid restrictions)
What delivery apps are there please? I’m a Brit planning our anniversary trip! Thank you! 😊
Go to Disney stores outside of the parks discounts to live for we always do vacation homes
Im travel agent specializing in Disney so I looove the planning process! Being cost effective is soooo important, especially for a destination like Disney (really any Disney trip!) Thanks for sharing this!
We stayed off resort for 11 nights 6 people, basically an apt complete with kitchen and washer dryer for 1700$
We got a super great deal on a car rental too. And we were able to eat there for breakfast, pack simple cheaper lunches and made dinner a few times there also. So much cheaper for a bigger family.
Sounds like y’all get a deal!! I’m glad homes like that are available close to Disney!
It wasnt a house. It was an off property "resort".
I start planning a year in advance that way it doesn't seem like you're forking over alot of money at once. You pay as you go and it's not that bad doing it that way. Plus I get a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom condo 5 minutes outside of Disney and We drive the 13 hours instead of flying.
Such a smart idea! You definitely have some Disney planning experience!!
Is it cheaper to drive? I live 9 ish hours away from Orlando so I'm thinking it's better to just drive. And that way we can stop along the way and see things.
I'm planning for a little over five years for my cousin's twelve birthday. I wanna spoil that girl for a week.
Do you have this condo information? 5 minutes from the park is super close
Ill be in Disney this Friday. it took me just three months to get everything together.
Plane tickets $190
Airbnb: $472 for 7 nights and only 8 mins away
Disney tickets: 4 days $368
and that was all bought spreaded out through out the three months. Theres no reason to spend $700+ on hotel
can you provide me with the air bnb information in considering going to Disney in April
Wilesha Barnes-White forsure! I’ll give you the details after we are done. It’s cute and small for just two people. Maybe one more person Can fit in there
Can u provide with the information too please
How many people were with you for that price for tickets?
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You can also buy Disney gift cards throughout the year and then use them in the parks for food or souvineers. Instead of needing that lump sum of money when you’re there you have the cards to use.
That's an awesome idea! Kind of a savings mechanism!
I live 15 hours a way. We do a big road trip and I pay for our whole vacation on a minimum wage job. As well as bills. I can barely get it just under $2,500. We go in a group of three.
Pinkpearlapple how long do you stay for? Do you stay on property?
How do get ticket's to Disney?
Omg I used to think Disney world was sooooo expensive!! But because you had to pay just under 1,000 is incredible deals!!! Yesssss!!! I would love that type of deals so I would have to pay so much money out of packet 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
These are great tips. We are not DIsney novices and we go about 1-2 times a year. We have broken down the costs much like you did and made the comparison between staying on property (at a moderate) vs off property, driving vs flying, dining plan vs out of pocket. We have 4 in our family and we are going again for the 8th time in June since 2009. We figured out it was less than $150/day for us when we factored in all of these things. (We stay at PORS, fly in, and get the dining plan). We have made comparisons to other vacations that our friends have gone on and spent the same amount of money. For what they got and what we got for the same price, we got so much more out of it. Not only did we have a boatload of pictures to show everything we did (mind you we usually go for 7, 8, or 9 days at a time) people cannot believe we still go year after year. It is the ultimate vacation for us. We are never hungry, thirsty or lacking in our fun factor. There is always a place to relax if you want to be away from the parks for awhile and there adventures that can be done during the stay as well. We love Disney and many people say, "How can you afford to go every year?" We watch the sales, we watch for free dining, we watch the airfare (which is often times the deciding factor if we can go or not) and we also watch for how many days we can go (I am a nurse so sometimes scheduling can be a problem). So with all that in mind as well as this video, Disney can be done for less than $1000/per person. Even if you stay at a moderate resort, it can be done affordably.
I loved reading this!! You seriously hit the nail on the head. You absolutely cannot go into a Disney vacation willy-nilly. There are too many factors to consider! It sounds like you and your family have it down to a science and share my same love for Disney. Thank you so so much for sharing all of this helpful information!
I loved your reply. You really have to pay attention to the specials. Free dining is the holy grail of deals!! Have a magical day sprinkled with pixie dust! :-)
Even though I'm in debt plus I'm only 22 I have patience I don't care how long I will save the money I need and save the money I want.
Great video! We are going in two weeks. We planned too late to get a value resort room 😒 but found a hotel near Disney Springs that had shuttle running every 30 minutes to and from the parks--from one hour before opening to 90 minutes after the park closes. They also qualify for Disney Magic hours which was a bonus!! We decided on 4 days to manage our budget and got a discount on our passes (20% off for Canadians for a 4-day ticket or more)...always important to check for deals on park tickets. :) Thanks for all the great information you have shared! :)
Wow!!! You got such a wonderful deal on your tickets. I’m jealous!! It sounds like you still snagged a wonderful deal with your accommodations, and I’m sure y’all will have a wonderful 4 days. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the videos! I need to enlist your help for a sequel to this one!
Side note: I just re read this and used the word wonderful WAY too many times.
Will you share the name of the hotel? :) Have a great trip!!
One Journal which hotel?
Hai , I am planning to go with my family of 4 , we are driving from Canada Niagara to Disney world on October month on 31st , because it’s my son birthday. Planning to stay for 3 or 4 days . Pls suggest me when is the right time to book for magic kingdom, animal kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood. How much approximately need money for rooms and tickets. Thank you
Once you get to the 4 day ticket adding additional days is very inexpensive per day. For example with the prices now a 4 day in June 1 park/day ticket is 469.14 including tax. 5 day is 483.25 and 6 day is 494.43 so if you can swing the extra hotel nights the additional days in the park add very little cost. Two extra days for only $25.29/ person.
I’m sorry but you are wrong on some points. You say that the less days at the park the more money you will save but that is wrong, Disney gives you a discount the more days you stay. So if you were planning on staying five days but you decide to stay only four days the price of the tickets go up
Also if you have a target red card or a target debit card you can purchase Disney gift cards from target and save 5% on those gift cards so if you purchase $100 gift card you’re really only going to spend $95 on it
While you’re right about the ticket prices decreasing, you have to consider the other costs for staying longer-lodging, food, transportation, etc. if the only price of going to Disney was the ticket price you’d be right!
I've been going for the last 21 years from different parts of the country and always get awesome deals. First, I book at least 6 months out and get great deals on airlines and hotels. I book within 3 miles of Disney. I got a week in a hotel at $46 a night and did research on the hotel and it's good, No ( Bed bugs, etc.), and has shuttle bus but, I Rent a car incase I want to go to Universal or Walmart. The shopping on Irlo Bronson Hwy. right outside Disney is cheaper and tons of gift shops that carry great stuff plus Super Walmart is right there and water and snacks are cheap. If you're stuck on Disney property, You have to buy their stuff at their prices. Aspirin, Water, $3 bottles of water... I got a week in a resort for my Wife and I Roundtrip from LA, 2-5 day Park Hopper tickets and a rent a car for $1900. I used to drive from N.C. and saved even more plus, My first time We bought a time share and got screwed. Don't go to a timeshare presentation for free rickets.
What hotel did you stay at?
I used travelocity to book my hotel. Less than $300 for 6 nights at a basic hotel less than 10 miles from disney. Also got cash back from swagbucks for booking.
That's awesome!
How many people is too many to bring to WDW? I always go with 6, its the perfect number for rides. (space mountain = 2 carts of 3 , splash mountain = pairs of 2... etc) Its not too hard to find a table while eating in the park for 6 during the season we visit. And our hotel we love sleeps 6 perfectly. This year our party has been challenged to bring a 7th and 8th person, but most of us are relluctant because of the added difficulties such as agreeing on fast passes for 8.. finding seating.. new hotel.. splitting up our party on rides... should I be letting 8 people be a deal breaker?
I think it’s totally personal preference! You could always split up into two groups for rides and make your reservations ahead of time. Quick service dining should be easy so long as you choose a place with a lot of seating!
We have up to seven people going at a time so it’s a better deal for us to stay in a condo a few minutes from the park. Kitchen, laundry and plenty of room for all for much less than I’ve ever been quoted to stay on grounds. Also we rent a car for a good price and get groceries so we eat in the hotel breakfast, pack a lunch, and then buy dinner in the park. Maybe someday when just hubby and I go we will get to stay on grounds. But we still have a blast! Nice video- thank you. :). I could be wrong but I think I heard Disney just changed it so even people staying in the park now pay for parking. :(
Yes, yes! It sounds like the All Star condos that my family and I have stayed in before! Those were great for large groups. I heard the same thing about parking! It is SO unfortunate...I haven't done my research to verify it, but I've seen it plastered everywhere!
Superb video. Forget the loser comments. You have helped so many people and for that, ‘Thank you!’
Plus if you eat breakfast at your hotel/AirBnb with a small amount of groceries from a local Walmart you save a tremendous amount of money
eat breakfast and dinner outside the park, take snacks/water with you, they let u pass everything but alcohol
Wow! Thank you for this information...I used to have all kinds of money when I worked. Now I am retired, on Social Security but still love Disney trips! Thank you for sharing...I am 66 y.o. : )
You're welcome!!
I appreciate your video ! Here’s my thoughts as I’m traveling solo... it is more expensive ..however I’m staying at the pop resort ( still under value) and my meal plan is for the full 7 nights. I think the time of year probably helps as I’m going next week? But I don’t think it’s bad considering my tickets, food and hotel. And this maybe a one time trip for now. 😊
Sorry...I meant to say I think this time of year is more costly! I want your teacup ☕️!!!!
Currently trying to plan a trip on a budget.... This is super helpful!! You're also so cute haha I subbbed :)
You are too sweet!! I’m so glad you found the video helpful!
hi the travel agent you recommended is not taking any more clients. do you have any other recommendation?
Thank u so much for this video! My daughter just turned 10 and wants to go more than anything in the world! Time is ticking before shes too old..so this gave me hope. Thank u!💜
I am so happy to hear it was helpful!!
never too old for disney!!!
Flight tip: use google flights to narrow down the cheapest days to fly, then use those same days on flighthub.com
I usually love to stay at All Stars but on our last trip we ended up having to stay off site. I used VRBO and it turned out to be a great deal. There were eleven of us and I was footing most of the bill. We had multiple bathrooms and only two to a room. And there was kitchen and a pool. We did have to pay parking but it was still a deal. The travel time was not as long as I feared. This is a good option for a larger family or group. I've bought Hopper passes a few times but find that if you do that there is travel time from one park to another. Each park can easily fill up more than one day. And for those of us who live in Florida there are Florida Resident days which are another great deal. Like you said planning is very important for a Disney trip.
+George Ann Braden When we went with my extended family we used VRBO and had a House very similar to the one you described! We absolutely loved I️t, and we found it to be a great deal too! The Florida resident deals are a great thing to bring up, especially in the context of this saving money video, so thank you!! Great input!
George Ann
Sheraton Vistana in lake Buena Vista is a good way to go. 3 couples can easily fit in there and has great amenities
George Ann Braden we're flying in with a group of 25 sounds like the VRBO is just what we need only thing we'll have to rent a vehicle. if you don't mind how do I find them? first timer also thank you for sharing ☺
Thanks for this, subscribed!
You are quite welcome!! Glad you’re sticking around for more, too!
I'm watching this video in 2021 Dec is it possible to apply this process for 2022??
Disney has changed a LOT since this video went live - I would definitely try to crunch some numbers before you go.
I just went to Disney land I flew and went to the Disney land hotel and after three day at Disney I went to universal studios
Flying from Scotland as a family of 4(1 adult 3 kids ) it’s hard to get the cost below £6.5k for the two week duration, although this is flights,dining plan,resort and park tickets
Yes, flights are unique to everyone and are really hard to be factored into a video that reaches a large number of people from so many places! Depending on your families needs, a dining plan could be an easy thing to skip and save some money without wasted credits, etc.!
Thanks for the help and Infinite blessing
Happy to help!
This falls under the luck of going when kids are not in school or on fall/spring break. Wish it was the case for us now! There were 3 park ticket options even when this was made (with or without water parks). I chose to not listen to my expert friends and not buy the park hopper. Half way thru our first vacation with kiddo, I realized how much more you can do by jumping parks and had to pay for the full trip to get. Still worth it, so I totally disagree with her tip on this one!
what park off disney do the free bus to the parks? i was there last year and stay at allstar in sep and it cost£5900 with park tickets and for me to go next year in oct £5950 without any park tickets so iam think about staying of disney to see if i can get it a bit less
All Disney Resorts have free transportation to the parks!
mrs pots Disney has good neighbor hotels in the Disney springs area.
My family is a member of some kinda hotel club were we can get a 7night 8day for $239 at a hotel outside the park with shuttle to park! Is that ok or do you really need to stay on property
I think it just depends on your budget and what works for your family. You definitely get more perks and convenience staying on property (i.e., free Disney specific transportation, extra magic hours in the parks, the ability to choose fast passes sooner, and being surrounded by the overall magic at all times!) BUT, our family has stayed off property loads of times to save a little extra money, and we loved it every time.
Sorry but taking an hour at minimum to get the parks from the room door at the all star resorts is a no-go, not sitting down once to enjoy the amazing food at Disney resorts is a missed opportunity, and not getting park hopper is a rookie mistake. Full Disney experience cannot be done for under $1000 but it can be done under $1500 even with staying at yacht club
I need to watch one of those for Disney LAND!
Great information! Thanks this helps :)
You are quite welcome!!
This or That how much does a TA usually cost to work with btw?
They are totally free! Specifically for Disney, the agents are paid by Disney as they book your trip. No extra funds are required on your part!
Is there a hard ticketed events or any event in march ( except flower and garden of course ) ??
1 day I'll hit lottery to go
Disney hotels now charge for parking.
can we take food to the Park s
Yep!
I stayed at all star movies. It was pretty nice!
Yes!! I totally agree!
Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻
Did you have the quick service meal package??
Nope! Meal plans are often too much food for us, so we steer clear!
Can I have a cheap trip while using the Disney dining plan? What plan should I use?
I feel like the dining plans typically provide too much food for the average person, so we saved more money by vacationing without it and not wasting any unused meals.
This or That thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!!!!
40 dollars my god I wish
What about AirBnb’s?? They’re sooo much cheaper
Definitely a great option, but you lose some extra benefits that are exclusive to those staying on the grounds!
Anyone do Airbnb or another company like this?
Help help I'm goin in September first time for ten days it's just how much spending money would I need 😫
That totally depends on how much you plan to eat and how many souvenirs you intend to buy! I would budget at least $15 for every meal if you are not paying for a Disney Dining Plan. That should give you a good starting point!
@@MaggiesTwoCents thank u so much so stressed out I'm roughly bringing 1000
Cool info thank you
Glad you liked it!
did you do the meal plan or just tried to stay within $15 ?
We never get the meal plan, because it honestly has you eating a LOT more than we would ever crave in a day (3 meals, multiple snacks, etc.) We just paid for each meal individually -- splurged on some and did quick service on others to help it all even out!
We're using the same travel agent! He is amazing!
He did such a great job! I hope you enjoy tour trip!!
You have good presentation but this is just basic information you get from travel agents. Nothing most guests don't already know.
A lot of people may haven't had the opportunity to go to Disney and may not know Disney specific terms, a general price range to expect for a trip, the vast number of places to stay, etc., so they seek out info from easy resources like TH-cam, message boards, etc. I just like to share what I'm passionate about and my experiences in the hopes that someone out there will find it useful!
5 people?? Omg that’s insane
All star hotel as in the Disney themed ones?
They are themed for sports, movies, animation, etc.; however, every Disney resort is immaculately themed!!
For 5 days by myself it will be $5000
How much are travel agents ?
Free!
Which airline did you use?
Southwest
@@MaggiesTwoCents thanks!!
At the All Star Resorts do they offer continental breakfast? So that there is one less meal to add to costs!
I wish they did! Unfortunately at most All Star resorts they have cafeteria like dining areas where you can purchase breakfast in the mornings before hitting the parks. My family always packs some type of granola bars usually, and we save up to go to 1 or 2 nice breakfasts while were there.
This or That darn it! Lol packing snacks sounds like a good option. I know at Disneyland you can bring food in. Is it the same at Disney world?
Yes, absolutely!! Packing lunch is another great way to save. I’ve heard of people shipping amazon packages of food to their hotel so they don’t have to travel with them! Super smart.
418th like, I subscribed
What about the cost to getting to Orlando, FL?
It’s just too hard to estimate for every state/country for different times of year, peak times, etc, unfortunately.
And cost of travel...
Yep! And I addressed this at the beginning of the video :)
Dont even spend the money on the table service meals. It was awful and was warned by 2 families how awful it was.
Crystal Rose it’s actually pretty amazing if you plan correctly of course not every table service meal/ restaurant is good depending on your family. If you have the dining plan it is worth doing the table service option you save so much money you can see characters and if you are smart go to buffet table services to get the most out of your money
Which restaurant?
My friends ate at one everyday when they went. Not once were they happy. We ate at Rainforest which was awesome, but it just took too much time. Way too much time. It took almost 2 hours from check in to out. We ate at Akershus and Be Our guest. The food at Be Our guest was actually the worst meal I have ever eaten. Ever. They actually served my husband s plate of fat! Then forgot about us and by the time he got another plate, we were all done. I had to turn around a buy my kids lunch somewhere else because the soup was so watery it taste like...well warm water. I should also state that my kids love soup. They eat it out of a can and I think canned soup is gross. So that should tell you something. We never had issues with our counter service and is all we will do this time. I go to ride the rides and spend time enjoying myself. I didn't enjoy telling my kids we had to leave to try to make a dinner reservation somewhere else. To each their own.
Crystal rose The whole point of sit down meals is to actually enjoy the meal and ambiance and views of the restaurant. It should take about two hours to get the full value
Impossiable for 1000 for a week
A lot has changed since 2017! But we did do this trip successfully under $1,000!
@@MaggiesTwoCents that include food too
@@MaggiesTwoCents I want to go so bad never been
Plane tickets not included in $1000 price :(
It’s just too hard to estimate for every state/country for different times of year, peak times, etc, unfortunately.
For two people from PDX to MCO right now around $800-$1000 I would guess it's usually around there and that's Portland Oregon to Orlando unless you get a airline credit card like Alaska airlines card that can give you a free ticket for the 2nd person cutting the price in half.
Lucky for me , I have a Disneyland passport , I live near Disneyland , I go like every month , and not having to spend thousands of dollars lmaoaoaoa (besides the passport)
Long winded. Oh and you need to check into DVC.
Vídeo was completely useless without flight information 🤷🏻♀️
Feel free to go look for another video that specifically talks about flights-TH-cam is a big place. As I mentioned, there’s no way for me to estimate flight costs for the thousands of people who have watched this video. If you have an idea of how to estimate flight costs for thousands of people who live all over the world, you should totally make your own video about it!