FAQ About Walt Disney World Vacations

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is an extremely magical experience for every little princess.  However, if it’s not in your budget-time or money-there are a few alternatives.  First, you could visit the Harmony Barber Shop located on Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom.  Here, your child can get a haircut, colored hair gel, and even “pixie dust” sparkles in their hair.  Another alternative is the Empress Package at the Pirates’ League.  Your little empress will get make up, a face gem, nail polish, lip gloss, and lots of pirate extras. These two options are great!  Don’t underestimate the idea of buying some glitter hair spray, taking along your own princess dress, and creating some Fairy Godmother magic of your own before heading out to the princess breakfast!

Disney Parks are wonderful, in that they allow you to bring food into the parks and carry it with you all day.  Awesome way to save some money!  I suggest packing some water bottles and snacks in a small backpack cooler.  Another great option is a small, soft sided cooler that will fit under your stroller.  Remember, Disney kiosks and quick service locations will give you free ice water.  Bring along some Crystal Light, Mio, or Kool aid individual packets to add to the water and it’ll taste better.

Take your resort bus over to the Magic Kingdom.  From there, get on the monorail.  Ride it to the resorts in the Magic Kingdom area, and enjoy their theming, as well as the beaches.  You can also transfer at the Transportation and Ticket Center and take a spin on the monorail around EPCOT.  Another suggestion is to visit the Fort Wilderness Campground.  They host a Chip and Dale Campfire Singalong most nights, which is free.  You can even bring your own ingredients for s’mores!  Downtown Disney is another great free option.  There are so many fun places to pose for pictures down there, or take the water taxi over to the Port Orleans Resorts to do a little exploring.

While the Disney Dining Plan is a wonderful way to eat at many of the restaurants on Disney property, it’s not for everyone.  Many people choose to pay out of pocket for meals, in hopes of saving some money.  One way to do so is to share your meals or snacks at quick service locations.  Many portions of food on Disney property are very generous. Our family of five easily ate from two adult meals at many quick service locations during our last visit when we weren’t on the Disney Dining Plan.  Visit your character meal locations during breakfast and lunch times.  Often, these meals are less expensive in comparison to dinner.  You still get the character interaction, but you’ll save some money if you dine at breakfast or lunch instead of dinner.

Walt Disney World offers special discounts to several groups of people.  Active and retired military members, teachers, Disney Visa card holders, and Florida Residents are often eligible for discounts.  Your travel agent can help you determine what you qualify for and what is best for your family.