Tips When Planning Your Disney Vacation 2021
No matter when you’re planning to visit Walt Disney World, you’re bound to have a good time because it's Disney®. No matter how you plan your trip, be sure to enjoy this unique lifetime experience. That said, there are some tips for planning your Disney vacation 2021 that can help ensure you make the most of your time.
In most cases, we don’t recommend that you stay at Disney® properties. There are advantages but they may come at a greater cost. For example, you get free shuttle service from those hotels to the parks. However, you can get the same free shuttle service at a nearby hotel that costs one-quarter of what you’d pay to stay at a Disney® hotel.
Carefully consider when you’ll visit
First and foremost, decide when you’ll visit Walt Disney World. For some families, the options are limited due to school or work schedules. However, if you have some flexibility, consider traveling during some of the less crowded months, such as February, April, or September. If summers are the only time that works for you, then take a look at Disney Crowd Calendar to see which weeks are busier than others. Planning to visit during a less crowded week can make a significant difference in how much you’re able to do.Don’t buy your park tickets at the gate
If you wait until you’re at the gate to buy your Walt Disney World tickets there may be several disadvantages. First, you may miss out on discounts available when you buy your tickets ahead of time. Second, you don't want to spend most of your day waiting for your tickets, you'll want to use that time waiting to get on the ride! Third, parks tend to reach capacity and quickly so you will need to make a reservation to ensure that you can get in (and we don't mean FastPass+ reservations).Consider all accommodation options
Figuring out the best place to stay during your Disney® vacation 2021 isn’t as simple as just looking at Orlando hotels and choosing one. You’ll also want to consider other options like local resort spas and even Orlando vacation home rentals. You may be surprised to learn that Orlando vacation homes are often more affordable than renting hotel rooms. This is especially true when you have larger groups, as vacation homes can have as many as eight bedrooms. This allows for the rental of a single home for larger parties.In most cases, we don’t recommend that you stay at Disney® properties. There are advantages but they may come at a greater cost. For example, you get free shuttle service from those hotels to the parks. However, you can get the same free shuttle service at a nearby hotel that costs one-quarter of what you’d pay to stay at a Disney® hotel.
Bring your own food into the parks
We find that many people don’t realize that they can bring food and drinks into the parks. Note that you can’t bring alcohol, and hard coolers aren’t allowed – though soft-walled coolers are. If you stay at a resort or a vacation home with a kitchen you can have breakfast before you go to the parks, bring your lunch into the park, and then only spend money on dinners. This is a great way to stay healthy on your trip while saving money at the same time. Make sure you check out what is acceptable on the Disney website.
Here is a great article on how to save hundreds of dollars on food at Disney World. The food can be quite outrageous. Most families don't even realize it until they get home and get their credit card bill. If you plan and do a little research you could save your family a lot of money and heartache.
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