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Since we ve been taking Disney World vacations the last few years, I ve been asked the same question several times.  It usually comes prefaced by a very kind, If you don t mind saying cheap deals on airline tickets or something cheap deals on airline tickets like that, but then is finally followed by How much does a Disney World vacation cheap deals on airline tickets cost?
I know, that s not helpful, right?  But, it s true.  You can do lots of money saving things to try to bring down the cost, or you can go all out and spend a fortune.  Also, of course, it depends on where you want to stay, how long you ll be there, how many people you re paying for, and other variables like that.
One of the first places I refer people to look is the official Walt Disney World website , especially if they re considering staying at a Walt Disney World hotel.  The fun thing about that is that you can price out a vacation on it without committing to anything.  I like that this allows cheap deals on airline tickets you to play around with variables.  You can try different dates to see price differences, as well as options like more and less expensive resorts, dining plans, adding (or not) the park hopper option to your tickets, and more.
Of course, this might be just enough to make you say, I still want to go to Disney World, but staying at one of their resorts might not be for us.   Don t discount the idea of taking the trip just because the resorts might be out of your budget.  There are many, many off site options in all kinds of price ranges.
Now, I would be remiss if I didn t say that I ve done Disney World off site and on site, and I wouldn t go and stay off site again.  I like the experience and convenience of staying in a Disney World resort. cheap deals on airline tickets Plus, it s important to note that they really do have some resorts that come at a smaller price tag, such as the All Star resorts.  Even my favorite that we ve stayed at, Port Orleans Riverside , is pretty reasonable cheap deals on airline tickets by Disney standards.
When I m planning a trip to Disney World, and even once I have one booked, I continue to check the Special Offers section of the Disney cheap deals on airline tickets World site .  As long as your trip is more than 45 days away, you can have them make adjustments on the trip if a deal comes up that will save you money.  (Less than 45 days will mean that you ll pay a fee to have that kind of change made.)
cheap deals on airline tickets One of my favorite deals that we had during our first two trips with the kids was Free Dining.  There are disagreements online whether Free Dining cheap deals on airline tickets is actually a good deal.  But, with two kids that are considered adults by Disney standards, one child, and then two actual adults, free dining is a good deal for us and usually trumps any room only discounts.
On our most recent trip, we had a deal where our room was regular price, but our park tickets and dining were all at the child prices (for all five of us, even though only one of us qualifies for that price).  This wasn t as good as free dining, but it was a large savings.
Another site that I really like checking out is MouseSavers.com .  They also have an email newsletter that I recommend subscribing to, if you are considering taking a Disney World trip.  Not only can they keep you updated on upcoming deals and specials, but they also offer many discounts for area hotels and other services.
If you would like to stay on site at one of the pricier resorts, another option for saving money is to rent Disney Vacation Club points from a DVC member.  David s Vacation Club Rentals is a very reputable place to do this .
The best thing I can recommend when trying to plan a Disney World trip is to come up with what your budget is and then play around with the variables to make it work.  If your heart is set on staying cheap deals on airline tickets on the Monorail line, for example, you might opt for fewer days on your vacation to make that happen.  If your goal is to maximize your days, you might decide that you are willing to stay at a less expensive resort (or an area hotel) to make that work in your budget.
For us, we have prioritized that we like a longer trip and we want to make sure that we have a dining plan.  We also like having a park hopper option cheap deals on airline tickets on our tickets so we can visit more than one park in the same day.  To make all of this work, we have had to be flexible about vacation dates to get the best deals.  We don t go at the most popular times because that would break our budget.  It s all about your own personal Disney World priorities.
Just give me a flight on the Peter Pan ride, the option to pay for all of our dining upfront (or get it free!) so I don t have to stress about it throughout the trip, and a resort that makes it reasonable to stay longer, and I m a pretty happy girl.
We stayed off site and rented a car. It was a nightmare trying to get to disney and around to the various parks each day. We stayed 10 days. We made most of our meals in the condo kitchen which saved a lot of money. But if I were to do it again (and we won t) I would stay on site for sure
Yeah, I could imagine what a pain that would be. The only time we stayed off site, we stayed cheap deals on airline tickets in one of the hotels that is right near Downtown Disney that aren t Disney hotels but have a connection with Disney. We were able to use their shuttles for all of our getting to and from parks. But, it was not nearly as nice as when we were on site.
We ve now stayed on and off site. For us, there honestly wasn t that much difference between being in Old Key West and 2 miles off site. In fact, it s much less time to get back to our condo in our own car than to get back using the WDW shuttles. That having been said, if it was not 7-8 of us, and if we could stay in an MK or Epcot resort or at AKL, I would dig staying onsite a LOT.
We have DVC now, so we only ever stay on site. I cannot imagine doing a trip with the kids the ages they are now and *not* staying cheap deals on airline tickets on Disney property. We always do the dining cheap deals on airline tickets plan. We actually didn t do it once, as kind of a test and confirmed that yes, it is in fact worth it for us. Park hopper and water park add-ons don t matter to us, so we do basic tickets. (Right now we have annual passes.) Love the tips on mousesavers.
Last time my family and I went to Disney, we stayed cheap deals on airline tickets off site- about 30 minutes away. We rented a house, which was WONDERFUL! Everyone had their own bedroom, plus we had a kitchen and a pool. It made it nice for going to the parks in the morning, home for lunch and naps, and then back for the evening til the park closed. I would HIGHLY recommend that route to anyone who also wants to be able to go to Universal, or make the 4 hour trek to the beach.
We also had park hoppers, which was nice. Several time my sister and I took my daughter to one of the parks while my parents stayed at the house and just hung out and relaxed. It was also nice to be off site because we were able to go to Our Lady of the Universe for Mass- a must if you are in the area! The Church is GORGEOUS, the gardens are breathtaking, and there is a lovely gift shop! Always nice to have some Catholic swag with your Disney swag! If you are taking a large amount of people, have people of widely differing ages (two daughters in their 20s, one of which has a 7 year old), going off site and getting a house (which is about the same as a hotel, only it s a house) allows for better rooming accommodations, saves money on food, gives you a non-Disney place to go and relax, and gives you more options for visiting the area.
I won t tell you what it cost our family of 9 to spend 4 days at the parks last month- but it was worth it. If you are military or Florida resident they do have some good deals that will help you save- and all of those deals are available on the Disney website.
One tip I learned this trip- and I m a Disney lifer- the Swan and Dolphin are Starwood properties- with all the Disney benefits. So you can book a room on points and still get the extra Magic Hours, transportation, etc that comes with a Disney resort.