Disney Vacation on a Budget

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A Disney Vacation on a Budget

A Disney vacation on a budget is the only way to go as far as our family is concerned. Why?

You can enjoy your trip without guilt about overspending,
You can relax knowing you're not going to have to pay off credit cards for the next ten years, and
a Disney holiday on a budget is easy to plan.

What should you consider when planning your budget vacation?

Just looking at this list sends shivers down our spines. We clearly remember our first visit, trying to budget for all these things for the entire family. It wasn't easy and we have to admit, we spent a bit more than we'd planned.

If you're in the same boat - trying to plan a budget vacation for your family - you may want to start screaming just thinking about all this stuff. But don't. The Philps are here to help you plan a wonderful Disney vacation on a budget.

Sunkissed tip;

Of all the tips we recommend, this is top of our list:

Put some cash/travellers checks to one side and forget about it. Leave this money alone for your entire trip. This way, if you come up short at the end of your vacation, you know back up funds are available.

We see so many visitors end up with no money for the last few days of their vacation. Worse, the dreaded plastic card takes a beating with high interest rates to follow when you arrive home.

If you don't use your back up fund, then change it back to your currency on your return home. Don't do the exchange at the airport, though. (Exchange rates are never in your favour at airports.) Or keep the money as is and use it on your return visit.

What's Your Money Worth?

It's hard to plan a Disney vacation on a budget when you aren't sure how much money you have. We all want the "Deal of the Year" so remember, you can get better deals when the exchange rate is in your favour.

Exchange rates on currencies bob up and down, changing daily. They rarely change enough to make a huge difference to your vacation, but it has happened, so keep on eye on how your currency compares to the US dollar as your vacation date approaches.

Before paying Orlando airfare or booking an Orlando car rental, use a currency converter (here's one we love - very easy to use). If the exchange rates are in your favour, go for it! You may be able to get some great savings.

Our Site is About Planning a Budget Vacation

We believe that you should always take a Disney vacation on a budget. Our site is dedicated to helping you have a magical time in Orlando without spending the rest of your life paying for it!

Please visit our subject-related pages throughout our web site. Just click on the navigation buttons on the left of your screen to read more. (Sorry, the "How to control screaming page" is still under construction. But, hey, if you follow our advice, you may never need it!).

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