• Comfortable Walking Shoes - At the top of the list are comfortable walking shoes.  During a Disney World Vacation you will walk several miles per day, so you need to wear shoes that are comfortable to walk in.  The brand and style is up to you, but it is best to use a pair or pairs of shoes that are broken in and known to be comfortable to walk in.  You do not want to be developing blisters on your feet during the beginning of your vacation and suffer for the duration.
• Sun Screen - The Florida sun is hot and you will get burned.  Even if you have tanned prior to coming, you will want to wear sunscreen at least during the days that you are touring the parks.  Like blisters on your feet, a bad sunburn can ruin your Disney World Vacation, so make sure to bring a good sweat proof sunscreen and apply it each day before your head out into the parks.
• Compact Umbrellas and/or Rain Ponchos - We cannot tell you how many people have had to leave the parks early after getting drenched during the typical summer Florida rainstorms.  They are usually brief, but happen almost every afternoon during the summer.  By carrying a compact umbrella you can stay dry and continue enjoying your day at the park.  It is also a major cost savings to purchase your umbrellas/ponchos prior to your arrival at Disney World.
• Non-Cotton Clothing - Did we mention that it gets hot in central Florida during the Summer?  One way to help beat the heat is to wear non-cotton, quick drying clothing.  Many athletic brands (Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, Reebok, etc) sell shirts with this quick drying material.  Actually, this material is much more common these days and can be found in a wide variety of clothing beyond just athletic apparel.  The non-cotton material "breathes" and doesn't trap moisture, allowing you to shed heat and cool off more quickly.  They also help dry off quickly after riding one of the many water based Disney World Attractions.  By choosing comfortable clothing with this fast drying material, you will have a much more enjoyable time in the hot Florida heat.
• Swim Suit - Each Disney World Resort has pools and most Disney World guests enjoy a break from the parks to enjoy a relaxing time in the pools or an invigorating trip to one of the two Disney World Water Parks: Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon.
• Camera - You can NEVER take enough pictures at Disney World during your vacations.  After taking thousands of pictures there are still pictures that weren't taken that we wish we had.  There isn't a much more photogenic background than Disney World.  With the advent of digital pictures there is no excuse to not take a lot of pictures.
  
  Remember that the Disney PhotoPass Photographers will take a picture on your camera in addition to taking one of you on their camera.  Don't be afraid to ask.  Actually most Disney Cast Members will take a picture of your family or group on your camera if you ask them nicely.
• Small Backpack with Drinks and Snacks - You are allowed to bring in small backpacks with drinks in non-glass containers and food into Disney World Theme Parks.  You can save a lot of money and keep young children happy by having a supply of snacks available.  Cheap refillable water bottles also work well and can be re-filled at water fountains during the day.  In the hot Florida sun you need to make sure that you prevent dehydration by getting enough fluids to drink during the day.  These backpacks will also hold other small items like autograph books, and Disney Pins for trading.
  
  Disney World Tip: At Quick Service locations that have fountain soft drinks you can order ice water for FREE.
• Hat & Sunglasses - Another great way to protect yourself form the Florida sun is to wear a hat and/or sunglasses.  By shielding your head and eyes from the intense sun you will be able to spend more time outside without being worn down.  This is especially important for people who wear contact lenses.
•  Compact Umbrella Stroller - If you have young children you should definitely consider bringing a cheap umbrella stroller.  These are great even for children who have outgrown a stroller at home.  The long days of walking really wear out the kids and they welcome the chance to take a ride later in the day.  The umbrella strollers are cheap and collapse easily for transportation throughout Disney World.  You can save a small fortune versus renting stroller each day at the parks.  Definitely a good investment and a must have.
• Print Off List Of Dining Reservations - You spent a lot of time planning for your Disney World Vacation, don't forget to bring copies of your Hotel and Dining Reservations with you.  You won't believe how often we have been in the parks asking ourselves what time do we have reservations for dinner tonight.  Either bring a printed copy or save the reservations with confirmation numbers on your smartphone so yo will have it with you.
• Copy Backs Of Tickets - The best way to get lost Disney World Tickets replaced if lost is to either copy or take pictures of the back of the tickets and save your original receipts from purchasing them.  If you have this information, take it to Disney Guest Services location at each of the 4 theme parks to get replacement tickets.  By having this information the process will be much easier.
• Cell Phones Or Walkie Talkies - Disney World is crowded.  It is easy to separated from your group so it is important to have a way to meet or communicate if you get separated.  Give to or literally write on your children your cell phone number and teach them how to locate a Disney Cast Member.  No matter how careful you are, there are opportunities to get separated, so it is best to have a plan to locate each other.  You will be glad that you planned ahead and had a meeting place or way to get in touch.
• Label Everything You Value - Disney World has the best Lost & Found we have ever seen.  The family friendly environment lends itself to people wanting to turn in lost items that they discover.  Do not be surprised if you are able to recover lost items at Disney's Lost & Found in each Theme Park.  You will increase your chances to locate lost items if they are labeled with your name and cell phone number.  Once you have discovered that an item is lost, return to the area where you last knew you had the item first and then check the Lost & Found for the park.

• disney world tickets
• disney world ticket
• walt disney world tickets
• disney world tickets discount
• walt disney world ticket
• disney world cheap tickets
• disney world park tickets
• disney world ticket prices
• tickets for disney world
• tickets to disney world
• disney world tickets florida
• disney world hopper tickets
• discount walt disney world tickets
• discounted disney world tickets
• disney world park hopper tickets
• walt disney world park tickets
• disney world theme park tickets
• buy disney world tickets

All of these different variations with one goal in mind: Paying the lowest price possible for Walt Disney World tickets.

What most people don’t realize is that with Disney’s current Magic Your Way ticket system the way to save money is not by finding the lowest cost ticket seller, but by planning your vacation so that you can get the best ticket deal.

Disney Park Tickets
Here’s how it works: Disney World sells tickets directly and they also sell tickets to legitimate resellers who buy blocks of tickets in bulk. Examples of legitimate resellers include: AAA and Undercover Tourist.

If you shop around you may be able to get at most 2% - 5% off of the Disney World price. If you see a price discounted more then you are probably not buying legitimate tickets. They are nearly impossible to detect before you get to the park gate and then you are out hundreds of dollars.

There is an easier way to save money on your Disney World park tickets.

Money Saving Strategy
The best way to save money on tickets is to understand Disney’s pricing system and plan your vacation accordingly.

Disney uses a tiered pricing system that depends upon the number of days that you plan to visit.

For 1 to 3 days you will average around $74 per day.

Starting at day 4 through day 10 you will see dramatic reduction in the per day costs for the tickets (see table below). By planning to visit Disney World for a minimum of 6 days and up to 10 during one visit instead of multiple shorter visits , you can save a lot of money.

For a family of 4, with 2 adults and 2 children between the ages of 3 – 9, the cost of tickets for one 6 day visit is $830 versus $1,564 for two 3 day visits.

The savings is $734. Also with the longer vacation, there is less need for the $50 person Park Hopper add on, that you would be tempted to add when you take the shorter trip and want to do everything. Add that to the original savings and you are talking about a total ticket savings of $1,134!

For each adult the per day rate for the 6-day trip is: $37.50; for the 3-day trip:$70.67 or $87.34 with Park Hopper option. The savings is 47% compared to the 3-day or 57% for the 3-day with Park Hopper.

Summary

If you want the best deal on Walt Disney World park tickets then plan your trip to be from 6 to 10 days and avoid paying extra for the Park Hopper option.

You will save far more money by understanding Disney’s ticket pricing and planning to use it to your advantage, then you will by comparison shopping discount ticket brokers.

1. Plan your trip to ideally be 7 days long. Disney World has set their pricing structure such that you get the greatest benefit at about 7 days. The tickets are the most expensive part of your trip and choosing 7 days will help you maximize your value for ticket purchases. Also consider purchasing your tickets ahead of time at the Disney World website or a reputable dealer like Undercover Tourist (see links on this page!)
   


2. Take advantage of the Buy 4 and Get 3 Free Deal from Disney. (learn more about the deal here: Disney Vacation Discount ). Disney World consistently offers their best discounts on their resorts. It is in your best interest to take advantage of their best resort discounts and stay on Disney property to be able to use all of the amenities that they provide to resort guests. THis particular deal has been extended into August.
   


3. If you are flying, use the MCO airport and take advantage of the Magical Express service. This service can save you well over a hundred dollars or more by not needing to get a rental car or pay for a towncar or shuttle. The added benefit of not having to go to baggage claim in Orlando is also very nice. You may see some good airfare deals to the Sanford Airport, but after you factor in the extra transportation costs, I think you will definitely come out ahead flying into MCO and using the Magical Express.
   


4. Buy 6-7 day Magic Your Way Base Tickets. ( Read here). Whether or not you got the package mentioned in #1 stick to the Base tickets and avoid the temptation to purchase the $50 per person Park Hopper add-on. This is a feature that you can do without. Although it certainly does have its benefits, if you do a good job of planning out your trip ahead of time, the Park Hopper is not necessary. Saving $50/person here and there can really add up over the course of a trip. Remember that with a Base Ticket you can still come and go to the same park multiple times during the same day.
   


5. Stick to the 4 main parks to avoid the "extra expenses". There are more activities in the 4 main parks than you can do in one week's time. In order to minimize costs, skip the Water Parks, Miniature Golf, Bicycle and Watercraft Rentals and all of the extra expense activities that you can do at Disney World. If you want to get beyond the parks visit the Boardwalk or Downtown Disney, or use the Disney World complementary transportation to have dinner at one of the Resort Restaurants. If you have already paid for the admission to the parks use that admission to the fullest. The extras are nice, but can add a lot of cost to your vacation. Don't forget the parades, nightime shows and fireworks. This is where Disney World separates itself from other "parks".
   


6. If you have children in the 3-9 age group most definitely consider one of the Disney Dining Plan options. The $10.99/day fee for children is one of the best deals that you can get at Disney World. If your children are older, but you are concerned about the $39.99/day expense of the regular Dining Plan, you can also consider the Quick Service Dining plan where you get 2 Counter Service Meals plus 2 snacks per day plus a refillable mug for $29.99/day (Maximize Counter Service Value ). You can also utilize your snack credits to buy breakfast items like muffins and danishes to further reduce your food expenditures. Having a known food budget can really help keep expenses on track.
   


7. Set an allowance for souvenirs and impulse purchases ahead of time. Determine your budget for those types of items before your trip and make sure that you and the kids stick to it. There is an endless stream of opportunities to buy items on the Disney World property. Accept the fact that you cannot buy everything and set a budget that you can live with. If you decide after the trip that you really wish you would have made a specific purchase, you can call guest relations and they can connect you with cast members that can take your order and ship the item to you. It is not talked about much, but you can do this. Also make sure you keep copies of the Park Guides and Maps to take home. They make wonderful additions to scrapbooks of your trip.
   

Times are tough, so take advantage of these money saving tips as you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation. Disney World will never be cheap, but being planful and smart can literally save you hundreds of dollars without sacrificing any vacation fun.

As Disney World announces new special promotions and discounts I will post them here.