Thinking about a trip...

[duckybelle]

Thinking of taking 3 kids next summer ages will be 21,17,15, plus my husband and I. Havent been in 7 years (GASP!) Thoughts on most inexpensive way to do this? We will drive, and prefer onsite but open to offsite if needed. TIA!

 

[DisneyWorldbuff]

I would look into renting DVC points and try to get a villa onsite for your family. That would allow you to stop and buy groceries and cook some meals in your villa. A lot has changed in seven years, so have fun researching and planning before next summer. Sounds like you will have a great family trip!

 

[TwoMisfits]

Most inexpensive - it's not close - offsite.

However, you may or may not enjoy being offsite, so your next most inexpensive path will be renting DVC.

To be inexpensive, you'll want to have 2 of 3 meals a day in your room, so a kitchen will be essential. You'll want to avoid Disney character and AYCTE meals b/c with 5 Disney adults, you're looking at $250+ for those meals. You'll want to keep onsite dining to CS and cheap 1 TS options...or to be even cheaper, eat at restaurants offsite. You'll want to bring snacks and drinks to the parks...

As for tickets, there's not much to keep it cheap. The best plan would probably be to wait to see if Disney keeps offering the 4 day, 1 day in each park special...but if not, you'll want to weigh how many days you want to tour...and look to see if other sellers can meet your needs a little cheaper.

You're already driving, so that's a cheap way to get there.

Other ways to be as inexpensive as possible - take your own pics, ignore the souvenirs, and avoid the upsells...

 

[duckybelle]

DVC, glad you mentioned that or I would have forgotten! I dont do souveniers. I usually buy things at the Disney Store prior and give the kids small things from there each day. We would give them $25 each for a souvenier of their choosing, thats it. Cooking in the Villa sounds like a great idea!!! Break in the afternoon, eat, pool, back after supper!