Ways to Visit Walt Disney World on a Budget
Cheap Travel Tips for Disney's Florida Theme Parks
May 6, 2009
Many budget-conscious families have eliminated a family vacation from their plans for the summer but it may not be necessary to do so. Special offers at the Disney parks in Florida and California may make dreams of a vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth a reality this year.
Visit Disney World for Free on your Birthday
Spend the day at Disney World for free on birthdays. Just register a birthday and receive a voucher by email for a free one-day admission. A valid email address is required. The voucher must be used on the actual birthday only, and proof of identity and date of birth are required at the gate. Any and all family members can register their birth dates for a free one-day admission.
For those who are already Passholders, a selection of alternative gifts is available. These gifts include a Disney fun card for merchandise and a FastPass for certain Disney attractions.
Free Hotel Stay on your Birthday
Several Disney World hotels are offering a free night’s lodging for birthdays with a minimum purchase. The Holiday Inn Main Gate East in Kissimmee, Florida offers one night free on your birthday with a minimum three-night stay. Other hotels offering free lodging are the Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, the Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain Park in Kissimmee and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts.
Free Disney World Tickets for Military
Through December 23, 2009, active and retired military personnel can receive one five-day ParkHopper ticket with Water Park and More. This ticket is valid for five-day admission to any of the four Disney Florida parks, plus a total of five visits to another attraction, including Disney water parks. The offer includes all active and retired US Coast Guard and all activated National Guard Reservists.
In addition, all active and retired military personnel who take advantage of the free multi-day tickets will receive one-time special offers on up to five companion tickets for one park per day.
Eat Free at Walt Disney World
Purchase a 5-night/6 day stay at select hotels, plus a 6-day park ticket package and receive the Disney Dining plan for free. Hotels must be booked by June 21, 2009.
The Dining plan includes one table service meal, one snack and one quick service meal per person per day. Tips are not included in the package price.
Customized Walt Disney World maps
Choose up to ten attractions at any or all of the Walt Disney World theme parks and a customized map will be created. This map shows the locations of favorite attractions and the distance from each other to help plan your visit to the parks.
Download and print the customized maps or request home delivery. A request for home delivery must be made by persons 18 years of age or older.
Questions about Walt Disney World Resort will be answered with the free Disney Vacation Planning DVD. The DVD includes a tour of the four Disney theme parks in Florida, plus the 23 hotels at Walt Disney World. Information on new shows and attractions at the theme parks, and tips on visiting the Resort are also included on the free DVD. The DVD is available to residents of the United States and Canada only.
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