TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

Saving money on vacations is not always easy. Even when you plan carefully, unexpected costs come up. If you plan a little extra cash for emergencies and you plan ahead for your vacation, you may end up coming home with extra cash.

There are two ways to save on souvenirs. Rather than going in with the kids and not knowing what you will buy (in which case, you may have to deal with whining and fighting), go in with a plan. Either allocate a specific amount to each child (if they are young, hold onto the money for them) or plan what they can purchase ahead of time.

In the first scenario, you tell the child what they get (say $30) and they can use it at their discretion until it’s gone. This is a good plan for older children who more readily understand that if they’ve spent all their money on snacks, they won’t get a t-shirt.

The second plan works well with younger kids (especially since they can’t keep track of money). Sit with them and discuss what they want and come to a consensus where each child gets the same thing ( both get a t-shirt and a souvenir cup) or agrees they have the same value( both the get the t-shirt and one gets a key chain while the other gets a light-up pen). Kids often whine “he got more than me.” This plan should alleviate most of that.

Traveling in the off-season is always the best way to save cash. It is true in Disney World too. You can save a bundle by going either in the very beginning or end of summer, or try the winter. Florida is still lovely in winter and less of a crowd means less aggravation. It also means cheaper prices.

Families traveling to Walt Disney World need their time for fun, not for handling last-minute vacation dramas. A little planning goes a long way to ensuring that guests get the most out of their vacations. Follow these simple tips to ensure a pleasurable vacation.
Buy everything in advance. If you know for sure that you are going on this vacation, purchasing everything as early as possible ensures that you get the best available deals. Shop around. Look at budget travel websites, visit Disney’s site, or try a travel agent. It always pays to search for the best deal.

Since Disney is offering a free day’s pass for people who visit on their birthdays, it is possible to take advantage of a nice discount if you go during a time when the family has lots of birthdays. Three of my sisters have birthdays within a two-week period. If we planned our trip right, we would save on three admissions.

Birthday discounts may not always be possible. However, there are other ways to save money.

Instead of staying at the hotels, guests can stay at the Disney camping area. It is less costly than a hotel room and families can cook out instead of paying for dinner in a Disney restaurant. Pack the coolers before you leave and you’re all set.