How much will a trip to Disney cost?

Last time we talked about some of the questions I will be asking you before we even start talking about booking a Disney trip.  We went over a lot of things that will help me get to know your family’s traveling style.  Because, let’s face it, you won’t have a fun family trip if you are stressed out over a particular aspect that I might enjoy, but just doesn’t fit into your family’s idea of a perfect family vacation.

 

So, now we will talk a bit about your budget.  This aspect always confuses people.  Either it is a lot less than they expected, or it is a lot more than they expected. 

Let’s start with the feeling that it is a lot less than you expected.  This mainly comes from listening to what other people pay for their trips.  Remember everyone’s style of traveling is different.  Your friend may only do first class all the way…may have more people in their families…may have included all the add-ons in their total cost.  Or simply went at a different time of year, or stayed longer.  No two trips will price out exactly the same.  It is important to compare apples to apples.

Now let’s go to the more common problem.  It costs more than you expected it to.  I know this can be a real sticker shock.  But let’s remember a couple of things:  When you price out a Disney trip, it may include more than just a hotel room.  It may include the tickets, and a dining plan.  The photograph package may be included.  It is a package designed just for you.  Using all those questions I asked earlier. 

And don’t forget, when you book a package, it only requires a deposit of $200.  The remainder needs to be paid in full within 45 days of travel, but you can make as many payments as you want (as long as it is more than $20 per payment). So, the sooner you book, the smaller the payments will be!   And…Disney does not charge a finance fee!

I get the question all the time…”what does it cost for a family of 4 to go to Disney?”  There is no magic answer to that.  There are so many variables it is impossible to give a quick answer.  It is like asking how much a car costs. Are we talking new or used?  Are we talking economy size, or luxury model?  What features are you looking for? Until we know all those things we can’t possibly answer!

So, we have asked all the questions, and have a price.  It is more than what you expected it to be.  But you really want to take Sally and Johnny to Disney. What can we do to make it more affordable for your family?

Stay tuned for the next report!