How to Save Money on Disney Vacations and Universal Studios Vacations

When we think of Disney Vacations We think EXPENSIVE!! But it definitely doesn't have to be

Well, It doesn't have to be.

There are many ways to save money.

First off lets find a place to stay.

1- Stay at a Disney Value Resort- They are cheap and since you are only using it to sleep who cares! They offer free shuttles to the park

*note if you stay at a Disney resort you can still visit Universal Studios by taking a short cab ride which will cost you about $20

2- Stay at Downtown Disney- I have stayed at the Buena Vista Palace in Downtown Disney and have paid only $90/night- Super cheap if you ask me. These hotels offer almost all benefits of a disney resort (Including Shuttles to the parks) for less than half of the price.

3- There are Many many many hotels offsite and for low prices, just do your research on website like booking.com or trip advisor and you can find great deals.

4- You can stay at a hotel closer to Universal Studios- a cab ride to Disney will cost you about $20 as well- One hotel I have stayed it the Doubletree hotel at the Entrance to Universal, it cost me about $101/night and there is pretty good service here. The hotel is a little dated but you can't beat it for the price.

** Be sure to check out Disney Parks Merchandise and save before you go.

Second- Park Tickets

There are many websites where you can get discount tickets.

two of my favorites are mousesavers.com or undercover tourist. Also check with your job benefits and see if they offer tickets at a discount. For example, I am a teacher so our teachers union offers discounts for park tickets.

Third- Merchandise
For merchandise I would buy stuff before I head to the parks. Head to Amazon.com and stock up on disney shirts and anything else disney. I am sure it is hard to avoid your children wanting merchandise at the park but you can save some money if you buy stuff before hand. Amazon.com also has a full selection of Disney Parks merchandise for a fraction of the cost. You want to make your trip enjoyable not have it break the bank.

Also check out ebay for some great prices on park merchandise
Disney Parks Merchandise