Disney Hotels: Should You Stay at a Walt Disney World Resort?

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Walt Disney World Resorts: What are the Benefits of Staying There

With so many cheaper options in the Orlando area, you may often wonder why people actually choose to stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Even though it can be costly, there are also many benefits that are available to resort guests. Besides, there are also many ways for customers to cut down on their Disney hotel expenses, IF they know how to go about it.

Each of the resort hotels offer their guests complimentary resort transportation. This allow guest to avoid the hish parking costs when they visit one of the Disney theme parks, but it also will take them anywhere throughoutthe Disney resorts. If you want to check out another hotel, after all they are all spectaucally designed, you can get a free ride, if you want to hit Downtown Disney, you can get a free ride and if you want to visit any of the Disney parks, you can, of course get a free ride. Not only does this save a lot of money in parking expenses, but it can save you a lot of hassle. Navigating around a strange town can be a huge headache after all!

There are also many perks that come with staying at one of the Disney resort hotels:


    • Resort guests can have packages and souviners delivered straight to their room. There is no need to haul heavy bags around the parks!

    • The Disney Key to the World Card: This card is used to charge purchases, get into your hotel room and pay for meals. Guests don't have to worry about losing cash or credit cards anywhere at Walt Disney World!

    • Are you a golfer? Enjoy complimentary golf club rental! Oh, and of course access to some of the best courses in Orlando, including the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course!

    • Disney Dining Plan: The Disney Dining Plan allows guests to save up to 30% on adult meals during their stay. It is also available throughout more than 100 restuarants that are scattered through the parks and resorts.

    • Complimentary Air Shuttle Service: Known as Disney's Magical Express this service not only provides round-trip airport service, but baggage delivery as well!

    • Extended Theme Park Times: Dubbed "Exta Magic Hours," these are specific times that the Disney World theme parks are only open to resort guests. Guests can come into the parks early and stay late during the extended times and avoid the amss crowds of the general public.


    Now that you know why people choose to stay at the Walt Disney World Resorts, it's time to find out how you can easily afford to! Believe it or not cheap Disney Vacations are possible!

Finding Disney Discounts

Discounted Disney Tickets, Disney Hotels and More!

When you are looking for discounts on your Walt Disney World vacation, the information you find online can be very over-whelming. There is a lot of it! Fortunately, being an avid Disney traveler myself, I have easily weeded out the websites where you can get the best deals! Never pay full price for Walt Disney World theme park tickets, hotels and the many more things that Orlando has to offer!

Florida Orlando Tickets



Did you know.... that at Florida Orlando Tickets ALL of the Walt Disney World tickets come with Disney's FastPass Service? Not only do they offer great deals on Disney tickets, but they offer deals on tickets for countless Orlando area attractions! If you want to buy discounted tickets for Sea World, Orlando's Universal Studios or even Gatorland, you can do all your ticket shopping in one place!

Useful Disney Vacation Tips

Cost of Disney 5-star Resort for 10 days: $3,110

My Cost: $1,130

That's a Savings of: $1,980

Find out how you can do it too.....

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Disney Vacation Planning on Amazon!

Get the books you need to plan your trip and save you money!

While you may choose what books to buy to plan your vacation, if you purchase any at all, my personal favorite is Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids. it not only gives you tips on how to save time and money, but it lets you know if a ride or attraction may scare your little one. Of course, you can choose the books that will best help you plan your dream vacation, but remember a Disney vacation does require a lot of planning. If you don't plan out your days it's very possible that you will come away disappointed.

Remember: for those Traveling to Walt Disney World with toddlers, a lot of careful planning will be needed in order to ensure that everyone in the family has a wonderful trip. After all, a grumpy toddler will make the whole family grumpy!
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Disney Theme Parks Time Saving Tips!

Make Sure Everyone Gets to See What's Important to Them!

Planning a Disney trip doesn't stop once the hotel room is reserved and the tickets are purchased. In order for you to get the most out of your trip to the Disney theme parks, you should plan each day of your vacation or at least the time you spend in the actual parks. Here are some time saving tips that will help you ensure everyone in your family has the Disney vacation of their dreams!
  • Make a daily itinerary. Start by making a list of each ride or attraction that is a must see for you family and add to your list from there.
  • Start with attractions in the back of the park. Most people start at the first attraction or ride they see as soon as they enter the park, so if you start your day at the back and work your way to the front you won't have to wait in line as long.
  • Take advantage of Disney's FastPass system. This system allows you to reserve a ticket time for the popular attractions so you don't have to wait in line. This will allow you to visit other attractions while you wait.
  • Make sure that your itinerary has the rides or attractions grouped together so that you are staying in one area of the park until it's complete. This way you aren't wasting valuable ride time walking back and forth.

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Money Saving Tip

When you buget for food expenses, keep in mind that dining at the Disney theme parks can be pricey, but you can save money by simply eating breakfast before you go and packing your lunch. Disney allows guests to bring food into the park as long as it is not in glass containers and doesn't have to be heated up. Think about having each family member carry a fanny pack with their lunch and a water bottle tucked inside.

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