All four Walt Disney World theme parks are packed with stores selling souvenirs, and the Downtown Disney shopping district has World of Disney and other shops. Even the Disney hotels have well-stocked stores with lots of tempting merchandise. However, you’ll pay a premium if you buy your souvenirs anywhere at the Walt Disney World resort.
The Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens and CVS stores in the Orlando/Kissimmee area are packed with an amazing variety of Disney souvenirs. You’ll find t-shirts, hats, mugs, toys, backpacks, and much, much more. Better yet, the cost is a fraction of what you’d pay at the theme parks, hotels, or Downtown Disney shops. They also sell cheap rain ponchos if you’re visiting during the rainy season.

If you have a car and you’re feeling adventurous, make the 45-minute drive to Winter Garden and check out Theme Park Connection, a fun warehouse store that sells Disney memorabilia. Some of it is rare and high-end, like actual signs and ride vehicles, but many items are inexpensive and make great souvenirs. Let the kids buy some cheap Disney pins for trading, toys, or other souvenirs. It will feel like a treasure hunt due to the size of the store and the amazing amount of stock.

Visit Walt Disney World as many days as possible

Although it may sound strange, the price of your Disney ticket actually gets more reasonable as you add more days because the cost per day goes down. It might be tempting to add a side trip to SeaWorld or the Universal theme parks, but if you’re on a tight budget, sticking to Disney is your best bet. Having multiple days to see the four Disney parks also ensures you’ll get a chance to see and do everything and may hit your family’s favorite attractions a second, or even third, time.