Visiting Disney World
Many travelers may be worried about the exorbitant amount of money that one has to shell out for a comfortable and fun trip to Disney World. All of us want to give our family and children the best time possible since it may be perhaps once a life time vacation. However it would not be wise to end up in debt over a week’s stay in Disney World. A few handy tips and a little planning can make a lot of difference and can relieve some of your financial worries.
You need to start planning for a vacation in Disney World well in advance. The first step is deciding what time of year you wish to visit the resort. The peak seasons of the year will be costly for the accommodations whether you are staying within or outside the theme park. Yet, staying outside the resort is a choice that may save you a substantial amount should you plan to vacation for a week or two. Also, there are plenty of budget hotels outside the properties that offer cheap and pleasant accommodations with shuttle services.
Another money saving tip is to purchase food ahead of time. If you have most of your meals at your hotel or at cheaper restaurants, it will save you a lot of money. You can restrict the food to the minimum within the properties. Carrying food and beverages and sufficient cold water would help you reduce the expenditure.
Another area where you can consider saving is your travel arrangements, Instead of a family of four flying at high cost, you can think of traveling by road if you live within a reasonable distance.
You need to decide the exact number of days you are going to spend in Disney World because it may have an influence on your budget. There are many packages available that will be reasonable cheaper depending on the length of your stay. Sometimes longer stays have a cheaper per day rate than shorter stays. Yet you may have to put out additional money in order to ensure the security of your house and taking care of the pets for a longer vacation.
Another tip for traveling to Disney World is that you need to be aware of how the tickets to each of the parks work. You need to be careful of not buying used tickets from third parties. Mostly these tickets are only valid for certain days and they may not be usable on the day of your visit. However, Disney World has recently introduced a security system to recognize the identity of the buyer of the ticket. As of June 2005, this system is in use and finger scans are mandatory on all tickets. Similarly the purchase of tickets on eBay is not advisable since you may not be able to use these tickets either. It is better to buy directly from the resort.
You also need to decide on what type of ticket would be most suitable for you. For those few Disney enthusiasts that will be staying for a long duration or returning again, the annual pass would be the ideal choice. A park hopper pass may be a wise purchase as well because it allows you to visit the different theme parks for the length of your stay.
A trip to the most popular theme park on the planet will be a wonderful experience for one and all. Just remember to plan it meticulously to ensure that the trip will be both enjoyable and affordable. You can get additional information from the official Disney World web site or from your local travel agent.
