| What you are about to read… will save you loads | | | | anda rest and go back to the Theme Parks refreshed |
| of money ! | | | | and fed. |
| Many families get quite a shock when they calculate | | | | If you drive from home to your holiday villa, shop |
| whatit will cost them to have a Walt Disney World | | | | beforeyou go. Bring your favourite items from home. |
| holiday. | | | | Have breakfast at restaurants that allow kids to eat |
| You'll need flights, accommodation, car hire/drivingcosts, | | | | free. |
| food, passes to Walt Disney World (they are | | | | They advertise this in their windows. |
| expensive - children areclassed as ages 3-9 years old | | | | Look out for restaurants offering free kid's meals. |
| and costs not much less than adult | | | | Pick up money saving booklets from the local |
| prices),entertainment, and more... | | | | Supermarket. |
| I am going to show you how to have a budget-wise | | | | They are loaded with money saving coupons. |
| Disneyholiday. | | | | Look out for coupons that save you money at full |
| Tip # 1. Do it Yourself | | | | servicerestaurants as well as your fast food chains |
| Book your Disney World vacation online. | | | | like McDonalds. |
| You will find the cheapest rates by booking each | | | | You can find some good deals at Walt Disney World |
| componentseparately yourself - air, accommodation, | | | | if youchoose carefully. A family of four can easily |
| car hire and even theme park tickets. | | | | spend $50 for little more than asnack. |
| You can book way in advance and still get the same | | | | A better option is for you to splash out once or twice |
| savingsas if you had booked last minute. The | | | | inthe Disney World 'Parks on the 'all you can eat |
| difference is that booking last minute cancause you | | | | character meals' or on 'funthemed restaurants'. This |
| stress. So Relax ! | | | | can make yourholiday even more memorable and |
| Take your own food and drink. If you're taking a | | | | make for good photoopportunities. |
| charterflight, you can pay far more than you want to | | | | Popular buffet restaurants with fairly good prices |
| pay for in-flight food and drinks. | | | | includecharacter breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table, |
| You might not even enjoy it. | | | | and the Polynesian Resort'sdinners where food is |
| Tip # 2. Rent | | | | cooked at a firepit, games are played with the kids, |
| Orlando Villas directly from the owner. | | | | andfood is brought to your table time and time again. |
| Stay in a privately owned villa or vacation rental | | | | The Boma restaurant at Animal |
| homewithin 20 minutes drive of Walt Disney World. | | | | Kingdom Lodge has a huge selection. |
| People in Europe have been holidaying in private | | | | Also, for a bit more than $50, you and your family |
| villasfor years. Many Europeans and North Americans | | | | couldeat a full buffet at a fun restaurant such as the |
| now own villas in Orlando allwithin 20 minutes drive of | | | | Crystal Palace in the Magic |
| Disney. | | | | Kingdom, which has Winnie the Pooh and his pals in |
| These privately owned homes belong to families just | | | | attendance |
| likeyourselves. Because these families vacation in their | | | | Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are $15-$29 |
| homes as well, they arefully equipped with everything | | | | perperson. Kids have their own meal choices, plus a |
| that you could hope for. | | | | make your own sundae bar. Thereis a good selection |
| The price you pay is where the bargain comes in if | | | | for parents and your glass of drinks will be refilled |
| youbook directly from the owner of the property. | | | | toyour content. |
| Vacation homesnear Disney can start from as little as | | | | Tip # 5. Save money on Theme Park Tickets and |
| $89 to less than $160 per night fora whole family sized | | | | General |
| house. Price often depends on the season and quality, | | | | Entertainment |
| levelof privacy and amenities of the villa that you want. | | | | It's always wise to spend some time developing |
| Your whole family could have room to themselves | | | | anitinerary before you buy your Theme Park tickets, |
| instead ofcramming together in the same hotel | | | | because the right passes foryou depend on how you |
| bedroom. | | | | plan to spend your days. |
| Plus, you can have lounge, private pool, spa, game | | | | Be sure to check all your options. You may be |
| room,full kitchens and much more than I can mention | | | | overlookinga special deal for which you qualify, such as |
| here. | | | | Florida resident, military/civilservice, and corporate |
| To make your holiday even cheaper, split the cost of | | | | discounts |
| yourvilla with another family. | | | | There are lots of legitimate ways to get discounted |
| Orlando has many huge 2-8 bedroom villas that can | | | | Walt |
| sleep 2-4 families. 7 Bedroom Vacation homes near | | | | Disney World passes. |
| Disney sleep up to 15 guests. | | | | Unfortunately, there are also lots of places where you |
| They have multiple master bedrooms. So each family | | | | canget ripped off. |
| can have a master bedroom andextra bedrooms for | | | | So be very careful. |
| the rest of the family. They also have multiple | | | | The WalMart at 4444 W. Vine in Kissimmee, has a |
| bathrooms andmultiple living/dining areas. | | | | travelagency called Wal-Mart Vacations that sells |
| So if you don't mind sharing with friends or family | | | | discounted Disney World tickets. Theprices are |
| youcould save even more money on accommodation. | | | | discounted about 5%. But, they may not carry every |
| Sign up for newsletters on Vacation homesnear | | | | type of ticket. |
| Disney websites. That way you can keep abreast of | | | | Pick up a money saving coupons booklet from the |
| special deals available. | | | | localsupermarket. It is not just for food. |
| Look out for Late Availability Dealsnear Disney from | | | | There are also money saving coupons in those |
| private villa owners | | | | booklets foradmission discounts to places like Universal |
| Once you rent a private villa you won't want to ever | | | | Orlando, Sea World, Busch Gardensand more. |
| use ahotel again. | | | | Some popular events are also promoted at times such |
| Tip # 3. Go Off Season | | | | as |
| Prices plummet when the kids are back at school ! | | | | Disney on Ice, "buy one get one" coupon. |
| You savemore than 50% on flights, and at low season, | | | | You can even save money on adventures like go-cart |
| Orlando vacation rentals are muchcheaper. | | | | racing,with free 'buy one get one free coupons'. |
| Flights: | | | | Tip # 6. Free Admissions at Disney ! |
| You would be amazed how much you can save in | | | | Visit Disney's resort hotels (for example when you |
| airlinetickets if you go low season, especially if your | | | | dine at |
| family is large. | | | | Boma), but you do not have to dine. |
| Sign up to newsletters with your favourite airlines | | | | Tour the grounds, marvel at the gardens and |
| tohear about the best flight deals first. | | | | architecture,listen to the music, and mingle with the cast |
| Seize the specials by looking out for bargain | | | | members. |
| flightoffers in good time. | | | | If you do dine make sure you give yourself a lot of |
| Many websites specialise in finding air fare deals. | | | | timebefore dinner, so that you have plenty of time to |
| Usefarefinders. These are websites that search for | | | | savour the sights in daylight. |
| cheap airfares. | | | | Tip # 7. |
| Look out for newspapers that offer flight discounts | | | | Car Hire Savings |
| thatinvolve collecting tokens. Some have 'buy one get | | | | Look out for car rental savings from almost all of |
| on free deals' on flights atspecific times of the year. | | | | thenational car hire companies. |
| Don't fly at weekends if there are surcharges. | | | | Tip # 8. Airport Parking |
| But, who wants to go to Walt Disney World when kids | | | | Book your Airport Parking in advance. It is much more |
| are | | | | expensive on the day. |
| Back at school ? | | | | Check your car insurance or roadside assistance |
| If you are a bargain hunting holiday-maker, you | | | | membershipfor special offers on airport parking. |
| mightconsider it if you realise the savings you could | | | | Some airport hotels offer one night pre-flight stays |
| have. | | | | thatinclude holiday parking. |
| Tip # 4. Spend Less on Your Family's Food | | | | Look out for other parking offers. |
| Food is expensive in the theme parks without a doubt. | | | | Book your cab/minivan in advance. Negotiate a deal |
| You can eat meals in your Florida Villa and save | | | | withthe driver to pick you up on return as you are |
| money. | | | | giving them double business. |
| You get a fully equipped full-size kitchen. You don't | | | | Tip # 9. Buy Low Cost Travel Insurance> |
| have to cook. You can fillthe refrigerator with food | | | | Compare prices and make sure that it has what you |
| from the Supermarket. | | | | need. Ifyou're going away more than once in the year |
| Bring snacks and drinks with you from your villa, to the | | | | consider an annual policy. |
| Disney Parks, especially on hot and humid days when | | | | I always save loads of money whenever I go to |
| your kids need to drink lotsof liquids all day long. Freeze | | | | Disney, and |
| drinks in a drinks cooler and take them with youfrozen. | | | | I still have a Disney holiday in luxury and style... you can |
| You and your family can return to your villa for lunch | | | | too! |