Is it cheaper to book Disney as a package?

Buying a Disney World vacation package means you must purchase your hotel room and either dining or tickets or both for each person in the party directly from Disney, with those components priced and sold together as a “package.” Normal Disney vacation packages are not discounted; prices are more-or-less consistent ...



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Buying a package does not usually give you a bigger discount than buying everything separately. BUT, occasionally they do run discounts for packages, and they'll even offer free dining as an add-on for certain resorts. If you're unfamiliar with Disney's Dining Plan, read about it here.

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Vacation packages combine accommodations, theme park tickets, exclusive benefits and special surprises. Plus, they give you the option of including airfare, car rental, ground transportation, Disney Character Dining, access to Southern California destinations and more.

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A good Disney travel agent will watch over your reservation, ready to swoop in on any new discounts or promotions that might pop up. That's why a travel agency such as The Vacationeer is the best place to book your Disney World Hotel reservation.

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Does using a travel agent make your Disney vacation cost more? The commission that Disney pays to a travel agency for handling your booking does not increase the cost of your trip. Disney does not raise prices on hotel rooms, tickets, etc. just because a trip was booked through a travel agent.

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Free to you It doesn't cost you any extra to book through an agent vs. booking straight through Disney. Disney pays commission to the agency that books you, but at no cost to you.

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Buying a Disney World vacation package means you must purchase your hotel room and either dining or tickets or both for each person in the party directly from Disney, with those components priced and sold together as a “package.” Normal Disney vacation packages are not discounted; prices are more-or-less consistent ...

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Simply put, a Disney package is a booking that has, at a minimum, a room reservation and theme park admission. You can add other components like dining and recreation, but Disney has some rules about adding those things. But in its most basic form – a package is a resort room and theme park admission.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is during the least desirable times of the year, such as most of January and February. This is normally when Disney's weather is cooler, or there's nothing to draw people to the park (i.e., no holiday festivals).

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While Costco Disneyland tickets are no longer offered at a discount, Costco does sell packages that include hotel reservations and park tickets. These often come with a few perks, such as gift cards, vouchers, free parking, discounts on PhotoPass, etc.

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Here, instead of paying $255 for a two-day, one-park-per-day pass for ages 10 and up on Disney, you can get the same ticket from Target and save 5 percent using your RedCard, meaning that same ticket drops to $242.25 — a savings of $12.75.

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AAA offers discounted Disney World tickets. As a AAA member, you can save up to 30% on attraction tickets if you purchase through AAA. Be careful when looking for discounted tickets, though. Only buy through reputable sellers, as many scammers try to take advantage of people purchasing Disney tickets.

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We find that the overall experience is better booking a package through a good full-service agency than direct with Disney, and the extra service costs you nothing; their prices are identical to Disney's, including all package discounts.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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While there is no completely all-inclusive Disney vacation, the packages from Disney come pretty close! A majority of packages are pre-arranged to maximize your experience for most parts, with a few you'd have to take care of on your own.

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One of the most helpful tips we can give when trying to avoid the crowds and save on your next Disney vacation is check out the one day Disney World ticket pricing. The reason being is Disney will tend to sell the least expensive one day tickets when they expect crowds to be at its lowest point throughout the year.

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As a AAA member, you can save up to 30% on attraction tickets if you purchase through AAA. Be careful when looking for discounted tickets, though. Only buy through reputable sellers, as many scammers try to take advantage of people purchasing Disney tickets. If you think a deal is too good to be true, it probably is.

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Lastly, you'll want to take some spending money with you. How much spending money will you need? Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol.

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It's a myth that working with a travel agent will automatically cost you more; most get paid via commissions from the hotel or outfitter. Sure, some travel agents do charge a fee for putting together an itinerary, but most will credit you that fee if you end up booking the trip through them.

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