Saving Money in WDW - Disney World

stacy87 · #1 February 1st, 2010, 15:47

I'm not sure if this will have been asked before. My friend and I are going to WDW in July this year. My friend will have less spending money than myself (about £1,500), and I'm worried that she may not get to enjoy Disney as much as she would like.

So my question is, what is your best money saving tips??

***uscwest*** · February 1st, 2010, 17:42

How long will you be there? Will you be on the dining plan? How much difference are talking about for spending money between the two of you?

stacy87 · February 1st, 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by uscwest

How long will you be there? Will you be on the dining plan? How much difference are talking about for spending money between the two of you?

We are going for 10 days. We are not on the DDP, simply because we are planning to eat in many different places - not all disney parks (probably mainly off-site dining). I should have about £2,500 and she will maybe have £1,000/£1,500.

***JuniorMickey*** · February 1st, 2010, 22:03

that's a lot of money for one person for 10 days. My goodness.

stacy87 · February 1st, 2010, 22:05

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Originally Posted by JuniorMickey

that's a lot of money for one person for 10 days. My goodness.

It will be our first time there, and I had been recommended (by a family member who has been to WDW before) to take about £2,000. Is this far too much???

***JuniorMickey*** · February 1st, 2010, 22:29

MisterE and I have gone for 9 days and spent far less than $1000 for the two of us, I can't imagine bring nearly $4,000 for one person for 10 days.

stacy87 · February 1st, 2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by JuniorMickey

MisterE and I have gone for 9 days and spent far less than $1000 for the two of us, I can't imagine bring nearly $4,000 for one person for 10 days.

That's good news! That means I will have more money for my holiday wardrobe! lol I'm trying to lose some serious weight before we go, so am not buying any clothes for it until nearer the time

Tishypops · February 2nd, 2010, 15:31

Dont buy them until you are there!!!!!!!!
AMAZING shopping hehehehe
£2000 is definetly a lot for 10 days but I am sure you can manage to spend it lol
also you friend will be absolutly fine with £1000/£1500
we generally budget $100 per day (not includig food) but that is for 2 ad 2 ch

**hayleyneeyore** · February 2nd, 2010, 15:37

That is a lot of money for 10 days! It's like £150 per day for one person - offsite dining will be MUCH cheaper than WDW dining. Try: Denny's, TGI Friday's, CiCi's Pizza, Sweet Tomatoes, and our favourite, Buffalo Wild Wings. Offsite dining tip: go to these restaurant's websites and sign up if they have a 'club' or email list. They often email you BOGOF, free dessert, 10% off vouchers, etc...

We are going just over 3 weeks this year and will probably take around £2000/£2500 between us. We won't be on DDP for the first time. Granted we have been before (and hopefully will be back soon!) so won't be stocking up on loads of souvenirs, but we will be buying bits and bobs at the parks. Luckily our families will be with us this time so won't have to buy presents!!

We aim to take around $200 per day between us and find it's enough, so don't worry about not having enough money! We do usually have the dining plan though, but still have to pay tips and drinks out of pocket. You will find that you'll spend what you take though. If I only had £500, I'd manage. If I had £5000, I'd probably find a way to spend it!!

One tip though is to hit the Disney Outlets (one at Prime Outlet, one at Premium Outlet) to buy some souvenirs/items before buying anything at the parks. Sometimes you'll get great bargains up to around 70% off. In 2008, I bought a WDW hoodie down from $54 to £8.99.

Stace&Tink · February 2nd, 2010, 16:53

Hey last time I went to WDW was for 14 days, we ate mainly on disney sites be it in parks or the hotel restaurant, (admitedly we ate in the more budget restaurants) alot of pizza, burgers, chicken etc. I took just £800 (thats all I could afford) and had money left at the end of the trip to buy gifts to bring home etc, £1000 should be plenty for 10days! have a great time!

We also found that because we were so busy during the days, we often skipped lunch so were only buying breakfast and dinner, that helped us save some pennies.
I'm going again at Christmas and plan to take about £1000, so I can clothes shop too.

February 1st, 2010, 17:42	#2
*uscwest* Football Season Has Started Last Online: Today 15:09 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 13,635	Re: Saving Money in WDW How long will you be there? Will you be on the dining plan? How much difference are talking about for spending money between the two of you? __________________ John ºoº It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. Roy Disney To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. Heather Cortez When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix 1987,1989,1993,1997 - Off Site 2000 - All Star Sports (Nov/Dec),2001 - All Star Movies (Jun), 2001 - All Star Music (Sep), 2001 - Animal Kingdom Lodge - Savanna View (Nov), 2002 - Port Orleans Riverside (May), 2002 - Port Orleans French Quarter (Nov/Dec), 2003 - Grand Floridian (Jan), 2003 - Caribbean Beach Resort (May),2003 - All Star Sports (June), 2003 - Contemporary (Oct),2003 - Yacht Club (Oct) ,2004 - Pop Century (May), 2004 - Pop Century (Jun),2004 - Wilderness Lodge (Nov/Dec), 2004 - Polynesian (Dec), 2005 - Grand Californian (May) 2005 - Boardwalk (Oct/Nov) 2006 - All Star Sports (Jun) 2007 - All Star Sports (Mar) 2008 - All Star Sports (Jul) - Pop Century (Nov), 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge (May) - Port Orleans Riverside (Oct) My Facebook Profile

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*JuniorMickey* buried in calculus Last Online: Today 18:02 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Disney's Doorstep Posts: 19,964	Re: Saving Money in WDW that's a lot of money for one person for 10 days. My goodness. __________________ My College Program Blog * My Facebook Profile (If you add on FB, send me a note letting me know you're from here )

February 1st, 2010, 22:29	#6
*JuniorMickey* buried in calculus Last Online: Today 18:02 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Disney's Doorstep Posts: 19,964	Re: Saving Money in WDW MisterE and I have gone for 9 days and spent far less than $1000 for the two of us, I can't imagine bring nearly $4,000 for one person for 10 days. __________________ My College Program Blog * My Facebook Profile (If you add on FB, send me a note letting me know you're from here )

February 2nd, 2010, 15:31	#8
Tishypops Super Cast Member Last Online: September 4th, 2010 19:15 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 2,048	Re: Saving Money in WDW Dont buy them until you are there!!!!!!!! AMAZING shopping hehehehe £2000 is definetly a lot for 10 days but I am sure you can manage to spend it lol also you friend will be absolutly fine with £1000/£1500 we generally budget $100 per day (not includig food) but that is for 2 ad 2 ch __________________ The Family Me DH DD Abigail DD Gabriella January 2005 Ramada I Drive February 2007 Newport Bay DLP for DD's 2nd Birthday February 2009 3 weeks at PORS Married at Wedding Pavillion and DD's 3rd Birthday

February 2nd, 2010, 15:37	#9
hayleyneeyore Shane Williams...Rugby God Last Online: September 8th, 2010 11:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 3,957	Re: Saving Money in WDW That is a lot of money for 10 days! It's like £150 per day for one person - offsite dining will be MUCH cheaper than WDW dining. Try: Denny's, TGI Friday's, CiCi's Pizza, Sweet Tomatoes, and our favourite, Buffalo Wild Wings. Offsite dining tip: go to these restaurant's websites and sign up if they have a 'club' or email list. They often email you BOGOF, free dessert, 10% off vouchers, etc... We are going just over 3 weeks this year and will probably take around £2000/£2500 between us. We won't be on DDP for the first time. Granted we have been before (and hopefully will be back soon!) so won't be stocking up on loads of souvenirs, but we will be buying bits and bobs at the parks. Luckily our families will be with us this time so won't have to buy presents!! We aim to take around $200 per day between us and find it's enough, so don't worry about not having enough money! We do usually have the dining plan though, but still have to pay tips and drinks out of pocket. You will find that you'll spend what you take though. If I only had £500, I'd manage. If I had £5000, I'd probably find a way to spend it!! One tip though is to hit the Disney Outlets (one at Prime Outlet, one at Premium Outlet) to buy some souvenirs/items before buying anything at the parks. Sometimes you'll get great bargains up to around 70% off. In 2008, I bought a WDW hoodie down from $54 to £8.99. __________________ Me, 24 DH, 27 DISNEY TRIPS DLRP: Nov '98, Jan '06, '07, '08 (My 20, 21, 22 Birthday) Aug 2007 - My First Time! (Sheraton Studio City I Drive, Universal's RPR, & Disney's ASMo FREE DDP) - 3 whole weeks! Aug 2008 - 17 Nights POFQ with FREE DDP, 2 Nights Poly Concierge & 4 Nights Disney Wonder [Engaged at WDW!] June 2009 - A Sneaky Quickie! 10 Nights at the Days Inn I Drive Aug 2010 - Hayley & Elfyn's Big Fat Disney Wedding: Wedding Pavilion, Napa Room & Wishes Party! Wilderness Lodge, Grand Floridian, Sheraton Four Points, Royal Pacific Resort, Disney Wonder, Animal Kingdom Lodge & Contemporary Resort!

February 2nd, 2010, 16:53	#10
Stace&Tink Cast Member Last Online: August 20th, 2010 19:08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 82	Re: Saving Money in WDW Hey last time I went to WDW was for 14 days, we ate mainly on disney sites be it in parks or the hotel restaurant, (admitedly we ate in the more budget restaurants) alot of pizza, burgers, chicken etc. I took just £800 (thats all I could afford) and had money left at the end of the trip to buy gifts to bring home etc, £1000 should be plenty for 10days! have a great time! We also found that because we were so busy during the days, we often skipped lunch so were only buying breakfast and dinner, that helped us save some pennies. I'm going again at Christmas and plan to take about £1000, so I can clothes shop too. __________________ DLRP July 97-Hotel Santa Fe, WDW Aug 08-All Star Movies resort, DLRP July 09-Offsite, DLRP Feb 2010-Hotel Santa Fe, WDW Christmas 2010-All Star Music resort

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