We are offering a three part series from a guest blogger, Melissa Jennings. She is the owner of Stockpiling Moms, Guide to Frugal Living. After a recent visit to Disney World, she has come up with a list of ways to be frugal at Walt Disney World. These are great tips for any family visiting Disney or Orlando. Stay tuned for the next (3) Mondays, for her Guide to Frugal Living on a Disney World vacation. Thank you Melissa for being our guest blogger for the next few weeks!
There is never a better time to book your Disney vacation. Right now Disney is offering a Disney special gift card offer and I wanted to share with you some of my frugal Disney tips, so that you can get the most from your money and enjoy your trip while staying within your budget. We went to WDW in May on a special offer and enjoyed every single moment of our trip. We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Savanna level and included the Disney Dining Plan. I spent HOURS planning and researching before our trip and in the end it made a very memorable trip for our family! I wanted to share with you some of my tips and suggestions in case you are considering a Walt Disney World trip! We traveled Memorial weekend and were there for 8 days.
Tip 1: Buy a GOOD stroller if you are taking a little one. We bought the Maclaren Volvo and LOVED it! Also buy a stroller organizer and a stroller rain cover. The Maclaren weighs less than 7 pounds and folds easily, we love this stroller!
Tip 2: Pack cheap ponchos in individual ziploc bags so they are easy to hand out if necessary (we were lucky that we only had one poncho moment but used the rain cover twice (worth every penny).
Tip 3: Pack a compact umbrella or two. Great for shade while walking around the park or standing to wait for a parade. Yes, someone will make a comment to you but really they are just wishing they had an umbrella to use on a hot day at the park.
Tip 4: Wear a wide brimmed hat. I bought mine at Coldwater Creek for $24.50 and it is the best! I suggest a crushable hat that you can roll up when not in use and put it in your backpack when not in use.
Tip 5: Bring several spray bottles/fans with you as they are $20.00 at the park. I do admit that I like the ones in the park because they come with a neck strap however not so fond of the price... You can pick these up at Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s or Target. Also, one of our spray bottles/fans was stolen from our stroller while we ate lunch and parked our stroller outside. It was in the seat of the stroller and my suggestion is to hide your fans as they are obviously "hot" items...
I have much more to share…Tune in next Monday for more frugal tips to help you save cash while enjoying your time at Disney World!
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