It no secret that Disneyland is not cheap. It can cost quite a bit to bring your whole family to the parks. We still believe it’s an investment worth making, so we try to find ways to cut costs while at the parks. After years of coming to the parks with our families, we have found the very best ways to save some dollars here and there and still have a magical experience.
路 Bring your own snacks/food! Disneyland food is delicious, trust us we know! Research the different treats or places you want to eat that are available while you are there. Pick your top few and reserve your food money for those treats.
路 Bring your own glow sticks. Hit up your dollar tree before your trip and buy glow sticks for the kids. Cast members will be selling them before nighttime parades and fireworks. Beat them to it, and bring your own!
路 Skip Genie Plus. Instead, get to the parks at rope drop and try to hit as many rides as you can before lines get long.
路 Share your meals and treats! Then you’ll be able to try more and not stuff yourself silly 馃槈Beignets come in packs of 6, which makes this a great sharable treat! Splitting a churro or candy apple can be cost effective as well.
路 Stay at hotel that you can WALK to the park. Parking at Disneyland is $25 per day, so if you’re going for multiple days, that can add up!
路 Buy your tickets through a ticket agency. We have purchased from Undercover Tourist and you can save $11 on a 2 day 1 park per day ticket. Click here to use our special link to save some money!
路 Skip park hopping. Go for two days and do one park per day. This is the best use of your money… one day can be as much as $149, where as 2 days is $225, only $75 to add a day. Plus, save a few more dollars and click the link above 馃槈
路 Shop for souvenirs before your trip. You can buy Mickey memorabilia pretty much anywhere these days! Hit up Target, Walmart, amazon or dollar tree before your trip, and your kids will be just as thrilled!
路 Bring your own water and bottles of soda. Need a diet coke while at the parks? Shop before hand and pack it in! Will save you $$$
路 Get the freebies from the parks! Get a Birthday/anniversary/celebration pin! Get a jungle cruise map when you get off the ride. Get a piece of Ghiradelli chocolate at the Wharf in DCA!