How To Do Wednesday: Doing Disney On A Budget

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As some of you may already know, a few weeks ago I was on vacation in Anaheim, CA and I made my way to Disneyland! I knew that I wanted to go but it had to be done on a budget so I spent countless hours researching and I wanted to put all of my findings in one post. This blog entry will include ticket costs, researching park hours, and other helpful tips for your visit to Disney.


Ticket Prices
Screenshot of prices from Disneyland.com
Honestly, you will be extremely lucky if you get your Disney tickets for cheap because they are the highest priced item of your visit! Disney encourages you to get your discount by going for multiple days, but again it can get pricy.


Things to Buy Before Disney
  • Mickey/ Minnie Ears (starting at $18.00 on site)
  • Disney character shirts or outfits (these are sooo pricy at Disney)
  • Autograph Book (starting at $8.00 on site)
  • Character Pen (no joke, the cheapest ink pen is $6.00)
  • Water Bottle (you can bring it in with you empty)
  • Snacks (cereal bars, fruit snacks, etc) 
  • Glow sticks for the Disney parade
  • Other souvenirs (sneak them in or give them to the kids before you go to save money)
  • Cheap tip: Bring quarters and pennies for the Penny Push machines in Downtown Disney ($0.51 per penny)

5 Free Disney Souvenirs On Site

1. Your Ticket. Save your ticket as a keepsake from your trip.

2. Park Map. They are available at the front entrance of the park and are available in multiple languages. The map would look great in a frame with you tickets.

3. Celebratory Buttons. You can get buttons at Disney for celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, first visits, and even honeymoons. You can also get a pin that just simply says "I'm Celebrating" if you are with someone celebrating. These buttons are available at all of the Gift Shops and at Customer Service.

4. Stickers. Ask a greeter or photographer for some free stickers, they always have them handy.

5.Fairy Dust/ Mickey Glitter. Fairy dust is in Downtown Disney at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, just ask a cast member. Mickey glitter is available in the Barber Shop on Main Street.


Dinner Reservations
Screenshot of prices per person  (Disneyland)

If you decide to eat at Disney, make your reservations as soon as you can! Disney offers booking up to 60 days in advance and they book fast. You will need a credit card to make your reservation, but you can cancel at no cost to you within 24 hours if your plans change at the last minute.


Planning for Visit
from www.couponingtoDisney.com

Write A Letter To A Disney Character And Get A Postcard In Return. The picture will arrive with 4-6 weeks.

Disney World will send you an autographed postcard when you write a letter to the following address:

   Walt Disney World Communications
   P.O. Box 10040
   Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

Disneyland will send you an autographed postcard when you write a letter to the following address:

   Walt Disney Company
   Attn: Fan Mail Department
   500 South Buena Vista Street
   Burbank, CA 91521


Tinkerbell Letter

Write a letter to your child from Tinkerbell and leave some glitter around the letter as fairy dust. I did this for my daughter and left it in the hotel room with glow sticks next to it. She is 5 so she thought it was so special!


14 Hidden Things to Look for at Disneyland





Make your trip even more special by learning all of the secrets of Disneyland. Click here to see more. I found a few of these helpful so I just decided to link the site that I found them on.


A Few of My Favorite DIY ideas for Disney






Visit my Disney Vacation board on Pinterest to get more info about any of these pictures by clicking here. And please follow me while you are there. :)


**Thank you so much for reading and if you are fortunate enough to make it to Disneyland, just know that it is worth every penny!! Leave your comments below and have a great day.**


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