Compare pricing for Disneyland vacation packages on various travel websites. Check pricing through your local travel agency as well. Travel agents may be able to save you money by combining airfare with car rentals and hotel stays. However, some travel booking websites feature the same specials as well.
Plan your trip long in advance to save money on airfare and hotel rooms, and to also increase your chances of reserving everything according to your personal preferences. Booking ahead of time can guarantee special room rates and discounts.
Purchase park passes that are relevant to the duration of your stay. Disneyland offers bulk discount pricing on multiple-day packages and group packages for the whole family, so be sure to review the available ticket options before purchasing each separately.
Pack your own lunches and bring your own drinks. Since Disneyland is a tourist area, prices for food and drinks will be higher than average. By bringing your own foods and drinks, you will save immensely. Vending machine drinks and bottled waters can be as much as $2.75 each as of 2010, which can add up quickly.
Dine at restaurants outside of Disneyland, as any restaurants inside of the park will more than likely be overpriced. If you are trying to stay on budget but want to have an enjoyable family dinner, going to a restaurant outside the park will help keep the costs to a minimum.
Use your "Disney Dream Rewards Dollars" card. You can get a Disney Visa card from Chase bank. These Disney reward cards offer special discounts when visiting Disney parks, free toys and DVDs, and even early access to certain events t Disneyland.
