Top Tips For Planning A Budget-Friendly Orlando Trip

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When thinking about a trip to Orlando, it can be easy to think that you’re going to need a small fortune. However, it is possible to visit Orlando on a budget, and still get everything you want from it. This guide will help you to visit Orlando while saving money and time.

Best Time To Visit

There is no way around the crowds at Orlando, however, certain times of the year are much less crowded than others. Once schools start in most places, late August, Disney World is known for offering discount packages so they can keep their trams full of visitors. As you can probably guess, Summer is the most popular time to visit, therefore if you want to avoid the crowds and save money this is the worst time to visit the theme parks. If you avoid peak times then you are much more likely to find yourself a deal with flights, park tickets, and accommodation. It’s also a good idea to try and avoid special events such as Halloween, Anniversaries, or Christmas in order to save the most. These times are known for being more expensive.

Finding Accommodation

Staying on-site may save you time, but not necessarily money. Even during peak season, it’s possible to find budget-friendly accommodation. Disney recognizes that some people would prefer to opt for a budget-friendly hotel room and therefore offer lower room rates and offers on on-site rooms after the end of August. A really popular option for people visiting Orlando is to stay in one of the many choices of Orlando Villas. It not only offers a budget-friendly price, but it also gives you the chance to have some time away from the hustle and bustle and spend time exploring other areas of this beautiful destination.

Where To Eat

Most budgets can get out of control when it comes to food on any holiday let alone when you have to think about theme parks. You will always find major restaurant chains in most places in the U.S and this includes Orlando. They will often have offers on that include deals like children eat free or free refills on your drinks. Of course, you are going to want to have some treats when you are in the parks, however, if you want to stick to a budget try to eat your main meals off-site or take a packed lunch. Try eating a large breakfast and then an evening meal away from the park and then snack, or pack sandwiches for throughout the day. It can do wonders for your budget.

Orlando Attractions

Everyone who looks at the Attractions in Orlando knows that the ticket costs can be a big chunk of any holiday budget. One of the best things you can do is expect it. If you already know that you are going to have to spend a large chunk of your funds on attraction tickets it won’t be as much of a shock. There are often deals available such as getting two weeks for the price of one entry, and bundles that bundle together all the popular attractions under one ticket price. It’s definitely worth shopping around for these but it is also essential that you realize that this is going to use a large portion of your budget. You might want to set a separate budget for your holiday and your tickets and save individually for them.

This short guide should help you to budget for a trip to Orlando, are you planning on going to Orlando soon? Have you found any great deals that you could share in the comments below?