5. Bring snacks from home

Especially if you’re visiting the parks with a few kids, bringing snacks with you can easily save you some money. Kids tend to want everything they see, and this is not always limited to merchandise. By bringing snacks that you know the kids love, you’ll be saving time and money by eating those snacks while you’re on the go.

4. Don’t pay for water

Never pay for water while visiting a Disney park! Bottled water can add up, and it’s much easier (and free!) to just ask for a cup of water at a restaurant. You can go to any quick service restaurant and ask for a cup of water. This water is free, and will not even have the funny Florida taste that you may be worried about as the water is filtered.

3. Budget for shopping/recreation

If you’re like most Disney fans, you have a difficult time controlling yourself when there are lots of souvenirs that you feel like you just need to bring home. Aside from shopping, you may also feel like there are so many things you want to do during your trip, but you have some anxiety over wondering how you’ll be able to pay for those things. Saving up extra money before your trip is extremely beneficial– when you’re on vacation, you don’t want to feel limited. Put money aside in a separate bank account, or on gift cards, and when your trip comes you won’t be so worried about paying for all of the things you want to do.