Tips for Saving Money at Disney Parks During a Family Vacation

For non-Florida residents who want to visit Disney World, purchasing a vacation package is cost-effective, travel agent Shannon Devine told Insider.
Being flexible with travel dates can also help you hold onto extra funds.
A budget-friendly Disney itinerary runs between $1,000 and $1,500 a day for a family of four.
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As the happiest place on Earth, Mickey Mouse’s home delights guests, but the cost of vacationing at Disney parks these days can make happiness feel out of reach.
A one-day park pass for out-of-state residents to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida will cost between $124 and $189 beginning Dec. 8, according to CNET. Tickets to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are between $114 and $179. Animal Kingdom prices will remain the same, ranging from $109 to $159.
The prices reflect the second increase this year, leaving Disney-lovers to wonder how to visit without breaking the bank.
Saving on flights, parks, lodging
Half of Disney travel expenses typically boils down to flights, especially as airfares have risen 42% over the past year, with holiday prices estimated to break records for the highest uptick in the past five years.
According to Lauren King, a travel agent from Key to the World Travel, Disney offers cheaper tickets during January, early May, September, and December — as long as you visit before the holiday rush. During these lower admission months, ride queues decrease.
For non-Florida residents, purchasing a Disney World vacation package is cost-effective, Shannon Devine, an independent travel agent with Academy Travel who specializes in planning Disney family vacations told Insider.