How to save over $1000 on your Disney Vacation

Consider a family of 2 adults and 3 kids going to see the mouse and have a lot of fun. Here are a few money-saving tips!

1. Shop Around for Flights!

This has got to be the number one tip! Shopping around for the best flights has got to be one of the best ways of saving money. Go on-line, ask travel agents and friends - but shop around! Register direct with airlines and respond immediately a deal comes in. I like the way the Virgin Atlantic Plane flys in on my computer screen to tell me of the latest deals! I cna't tell you how much you'll save but we have seen many get flights for 1/2 price - even at the busiest times of year. How much you save is out of our control, so: Running Total Savings: $0

2. Book Flights either early or Late.

It speaks for itself really. Be quick or be bold! Again, how much you save is out of our control, so: Running Total Savings: $0

3. Book Disney and Attractions Tickets before you go!

Search and book on-line with a reputable dealer. To be honest, there are few savings to be had but a few $ here and there and we'll soon be there! Here is a list of on-line Attractions Tickets dealers we know. Savings $65. Running Total Savings: $65

4. Take your own drinks

Sounds silly reallybut drinks in the parks are over $2.00 each and you need a lot of them!Compare that with 48 Sodas for $6 at a pharmacy and you'll see how savings can be made. My top tip here is to freeze some bottles of water to mix in with them to keep them cool and you'll not be carrying any 'dead' weight. Saving over 10 park days - $400. Running total savings $465.

5. Rent a Villa

Compare these 2 ways of staying:

Orlando Hotel vs Florida Villa

Orlando Hotel: One bedroom suite with two double beds in the bedroom and double size sleeper sofa in the living room. Suite features a wet bar, refrig, microwave, coffee maker and small sink, two televisions, two telephones with internet access, iron and ironing board, and hair dryer.) Cost $2030 or £1128

Florida Villa - A 5 bedrooom luxury Florida vacation rental villa featuring a 30 foot private pool in screened pool deck to the rear.
View the nightly Disney fireworks show from the pool deck of your private vacation villa!
Decorated to a very high standard by the owner, it is truly a home away from home.
Ensuite master bedroom with king size bed!
4 further bedrooms, 3 doubles and 2 twins for a total of 10 people.
All bedrooms are equipped with some 50+ channels of cable TV.
The lounge has a large TV, video and DVD player.
There is also selection of books, games, videos and DVDs.
A cot, child car seat, booster seat, high chair and potty are also available!
The dining area in the kitchen seats 4.
In the dining room - formal dinner for eight is a breeze
If you fancy eating 'al fresco', the dining area on the pool deck seats 4 under a lit and fan-cooled area
The pool area itself has loungers, chairs and occasional tables.
Pool toys available as well as a gas barbeque available
Towels and bed linen are provided for all rooms
Beach/pool towels are also provided for your convenience
The villa also has a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board and dishwasher

Cost $1440 or £798

So - a villa is private, much better equipped and much cheaper! Not to mention much cheaper - Saving $590. Running total Savings $1155.

Whoops! I had intended to write about '10 steps to save you $1000 during a Disney Vacation' - Sorry. We got there in 5. Well not really, we actually showed that its quite possible to save over $1000 by doing only two of the steps I mentioned.

To summarize: If you want to save over $1000 on your Disney Vacation Reserve a 4 or 5 bed Florida Villa and take your own drinks! What could be simpler!

Check back here soon for another installment - and we'll see how much more we can save for you!

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