For a 2026 Walt Disney World vacation, $3,000 is a very comfortable budget for "spending money" (meals, souvenirs, and extras) for a family of four for 5 to 6 days, assuming your hotel and park tickets are already paid for. On average, a family of four spends about $250–$350 per day on food (a mix of quick-service and one table-service meal). Over 6 days, that totals roughly $1,800. This leaves $1,200 for "extras." In 2026, you will likely want to budget for Lightning Lane Multi Pass (roughly $25–$35 per person per day), which adds about $700 for the week. The remaining $500 is plenty for souvenirs like mouse ears, a couple of plush toys, and specialized snacks. If you plan on doing high-end "Enchanting Extras" like building a lightsaber at Savi's Workshop ($250+) or a VIP tour, your $3,000 budget might get tight, but for a standard, high-quality Disney experience, it is more than sufficient.