Note: As I am writing this series a few issues have been brought to my attention. First, I am not affiliated with Disney, nor are they sponsoring these posts or giving me a trip to Disney in exchange for writing them. Second, I realize that not everyone can afford a trip to Disney, it is expensive. If a trip to Disney is not in your immediate future please feel to skip these posts. I will post some money saving tips for visiting over the next 30 days for those who would like to visit, but want to keep costs down.
My first money saving tip for your Disney visit is water, bring your own! Orlando is hot and humid for several months out of the year. While Disney’s parks have a great deal of shaded areas, it can still get hot and it is easy to become dehydrated. Instead of spending your hard earned vacation in the first aid center bring your own water bottle. There are numerous water fountains throughout the park so it is easy to refill your bottle during your visit. Bottled water at the concession stands costs around $3 a bottle. For a family of 4 that is $12!
Remember to steer clear of the sodas while at the park. They are overpriced and will dehydrate you. Stick with your own reusable water bottle to save money and feel refreshed while visiting the parks.
Vicki says
I see that someone already mentioned the single serving packs of Propel… the Orlando, Disney water tends to have a different taste to it… I had read that in a travel guide and we found it to be true and the Propel worked great and kept us very hydrated!!
TheHappyHousewife says
Vicki~
Quit knocking Orlando’s water. I was raised on that stuff, it tastes great and isn’t everyone born with 11 toes?
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Kristen Bieber says
Great Point! I also bring small packets of powdered Propel to keep the kiddos from getting dehydrated!
Paula says
Also any food outlet at disney world that does fountain drinks will give you a free cup of ice water if you ask even without ordering anything else. At lunch time we usually ask for cups of ice water with our meals even at counter service and then we bring the little crystal light packets and use those to get rid of the not so nice flavor of the florida water.
Bree says
When we pay off our debt we are going to go to Disneyland! Even though that is not going to happen this summer I like reading your tips.
Jane says
We used a camel back. It is a back pack that has a built in water reservoir and a straw that comes out of the shoulder strap. It was great. We froze it the night before and had cool water ready to sip all day.
Tiffany says
Water is essential. For some reason I get very dehydrated at Animal Kingdom and end up with a migraine. Last year I bought myself one of those huge bottles with the animal topper on it and made myself carry it. I sipped on it all day and didn’t get a headache. Having the huge bottle in my hand all the time and not being able to stick it in the backpack helped me remember to drink.
Tiffany says
Such a GREAT series!!! I have found too that at Disneyland in California, they will often just give you ice if you ask for a cup of it at a concession stand… then you can have cold water! I assume it would work the same for any Disney park!
~Tiffany
Upstatemomof3 says
I am loving this series. We are planning on going either next year or the year after. So, thanks for all the tips. 🙂
Cat Mom of 3 says
This is a great tip for everyone, an absolute must have!! We live near Disneyland in California, hold season passes, and just are huge Disney fans!!
Can’t wait to hear the rest of the tips, our next trip to Disneyworld is February 2010!!
Buggys says
Love Disney. We haven’t been for a few years and I can’t wait to go back! I second the bring your own water bottles post.