Walt Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, features six different theme parks --- the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Park. The parks include a wealth of sights and sounds for the average tourist to take in, which is why when visiting WDW the tourist should have a plan to save money.
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be daunting, considering the scope of the theme parks and the cost built into attending those parks. Allears.net, a respected travel site devoted to Disney's theme parks, recommends that travelers look at the park's schedule to determine what attractions are available at the time they travel. Also, try to travel at off-peak times of the year, if possible. And check mousesavers.com for official deals from Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World offers a plethora of ticket options, from day passes to a year-round ticket pass for all of its theme parks in Orlando. Kids ages 3-9 are considered children and kids younger than 3 are admitted free. The Magic Your Way pass is the base ticket, according to allears.net, and travelers can then add-on tickets for such things as multiple parks and the water park. Note that these tickets don't include admission to what WDW calls "hard ticket" events, which require separate admission tickets. It can be confusing, which is why knowing what you want to do at the park goes a long way toward determining what tickets to purchase.
Most Disney restaurants on the park campus require a reservation, according to Allears.net, and some require reservations well in advance. Many restaurants participate in the Disney Dining Plan, which can be added onto a patron's ticket plan. The plans range from quick service dining plans (fast food) to a premium plan that includes three meals a day and other amenities. Allears.net says there are a few ways to save some money on dining, including an annual pass and membership in the Disney Vacation Club.
Walt Disney World features more than 20 of its own resorts, including value resorts, moderate resorts, deluxe resorts and Disney Vacation Club resorts. One of the main advantages to staying at one of these hotels, according to allears.net, is the use of Disney transportation to get from the hotel to the park. For those who do not need a rental car, this might be a cost-saving option. Plenty of hotel deals off the Disney World campus are available, but allears.net says that a rental car would be necessary to get to the park each day.
Allears.net recommends that travelers determine which park they want to visit first, based on operating hours, rides and maps. Visitors should also take into consideration shows they may want to attend and what special events are taking place at that time. Most of that information can be found on Disney's official site or at allears.com.
