Is it cheaper to book Disney yourself?

It's not more expensive to book a Disney trip through a travel agent vs. booking it directly with Disney. In fact, many trips end up being cheaper. Disney releases a number of travel discounts throughout the year.



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It's not more expensive to book a Disney trip through a travel agent vs. booking it directly with Disney. In fact, many trips end up being cheaper. Disney releases a number of travel discounts throughout the year.

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Pricing ranges from $109 to $189 depending on the time of year, day of the week, and park you plan to visit. Magic Kingdom base tickets are typically the most expensive, with EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios being priced in the middle, and Disney's Animal Kingdom tickets being the cheapest.

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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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The price you see on Disney's website will be the price you pay through a Disney travel agent. In other words, the price is the same regardless of where you book it – online, over the phone with Disney, or with a travel agent. However, there are times when a Disney travel agent can save you money.

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Most Disney Travel Agents don't charge you anything to plan your vacation or make reservations for you. Of course you'll still have to pay for the products you purchase — theme park tickets, hotel rooms, and such — but you most likely won't have to pay an agent directly to handle all of this for you.

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Generally not, and especially not for short distances. For the most part, any discount you'd get from using a travel agent would be for a combined package. Still, it never hurts to ask if your travel agent can get you a deal on your flight.

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Increases in ticket prices, ticket “surge pricing,” new add-on expenses (Airport transportation, Genie+ & Lightning Lanes), and price increases for merchandise and food —- all boils down to the fact that folks will still pay it. But don't lose hope!

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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15 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
  1. Spend some days at the park and some days at the pool. ...
  2. Skip the Park Hopper and visit one park per day. ...
  3. Buy Disney gift cards at a discount. ...
  4. Pay for food as you go—with cash. ...
  5. Bring your own food. ...
  6. Arrive just before the park opens. ...
  7. Use PhotoPass photographers (but don't buy the package).


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You want to avoid wasting time in line, as much as possible If your goal is to maximize the number of attractions you ride on, purchasing Genie+ might be worth it. Although guests typically get to access front-of-the-line privileges about two or three times with Genie+, the total time saved could be significant.

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.

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Ticket prices vary by start date. This is the most important point. If you want to compare prices between different sellers you need to make sure you check the same start date. There may be flexible date tickets available, but their prices will typically make them a bad option.

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Travel Agents Can Save Your Money Here's a really big reason why you should book Disney Cruises through a travel agent. They can save you money because they already know what discounts are available and how to get you a better deal.

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The Best Times to Go to Disney World for Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Weather
  • High Seasons: March to April and June to August.
  • Shoulder Seasons: December to February, plus the month of May.
  • Low Season: September to November.


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Disney World Ticket Cheapest Seasons Those low seasons are in January, August, and September, with increases or spikes around major holidays. Historically, ticket prices somewhat follow hotel prices, so these patterns aren't surprising.

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It's a challenge to time the absolute cheapest tickets and rates because Disney World offers special promotions and deals every so often. The nightly rates and prices are almost always cheaper from Monday through Wednesday night — so if you want to save, those are the nights to visit Walt Disney World.

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