Affordable Disney Family Vacations
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Our hotel was not only very economical, but they gave us a complimentary credit of $50.00 which could be spent on anything from ordering movies in the room, to buying some pizza in their immense food marketplace. All in all, Disney can be a cheap vacation idea, you just need to do your research! After all, Disney is the place where dreams come true.

It was basically a motel; the rooms were small but clean and adequate for our needs, and a great self-service breakfast was available for free. We spent the majority of our time at the Disneyland resort. We enjoyed the rides there, but did find food inside the park to be pricey and a bit limited.

Restaurants are located just outside the park, so it was possible to stay within our budget. The trip was definitely worth it; Disneyland is a place that can be enjoyed by all ages. Even my elderly mother-in-law was able to go on some rides and had a good time.

We loaded the fridge with water bottles and produce; we brought the bottles with us to the park each day, filling them at water drinking fountains when they were finished, and used the produce to cook dinners every other night. We took advantages of one "character meal" that was all you can eat buffet, which turned out to be a great idea. It was certainly the biggest meal of our stay and we came away with great photos.

We also had breakfast in our room before heading out each morning. It was simple keeping cereal in the resort, and we brought some granola bars with us to park along with the water bottles.

Lastly, I think we saved the most money by resisting the souvenirs sold at every corner of the park. As a family we stuck to only one souvenir each-- a classic Mickey Mouse hat. Choosing an iconic souvenir like the mouse ears provided a cohesive close to our trip together.

Those two things on their own saved an estimated $1,000 to $1,500 and to take it even further, we refrained from eating out at restaurants or fast foot shops. Instead, we simply shopped at a local supermarket for sandwich fixings and drinks. By staying with family close to the park, not only did we have a wonderful Disney vacation on a budget, we got to visit with family, which made the trip even more satisfying.

With all the money we saved, we were able to have a meal within the Disney Park and even have money left over for snacks, all while still saving more money than we even thought possible and staying on budget.

I looked online and found a great deal on a resort just within 20 minutes from Disney World. My family had to watch a 1 hour video but it was well worth it because they gave us a large discount for doing so. The plane tickets we paid normal price for. Before leaving I searched online for rental car deals and found the best one for $150 cheaper than any other car rental.

We saved a lot of money on food by shopping at a local grocery store and cooking at the resort instead of eating out. Disney is one of the best vacation ideas ever. But if you are on a budget. I suggest you search online for the best deals before leaving. This saved my family hundreds of dollars and I know it would save other family's money too.

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