How to Pay for a Disney Vacation

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Do an online search for Disney World Vacation Packages.. Find a no-fee Disney travel agent to book your reservations.. Start planning your trip and book it at least 6 months ahead of time.

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1

Do an online search for Disney World Vacation Packages.

Step 1

Do an online search for Disney World Vacation Packages.

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Find a no-fee Disney travel agent to book your reservations.

Step 2

Find a no-fee Disney travel agent to book your reservations.

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Start planning your trip and book it at least 6 months ahead of time.

Step 3

Start planning your trip and book it at least 6 months ahead of time.

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Pay the required deposit of $200 within 3 days of booking your reservation.

Step 4

Pay the required deposit of $200 within 3 days of booking your reservation.

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Submit installments of at least $20 as often as you like.

Step 5

Submit installments of at least $20 as often as you like.

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Pay off the package in full 30 days before your trip.

Step 6

Pay off the package in full 30 days before your trip.

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Pay your balance online via your account.

Step 7

Pay your balance online via your account.

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Find a hotel on Disney's website.

Step 8

Find a hotel on Disney's website.

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Select a hotel based on your budget, needs, and desired amenities.

Step 9

Select a hotel based on your budget, needs, and desired amenities.

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Stay at an on-site value resort hotel to save on food and parking.

Step 10

Stay at an on-site value resort hotel to save on food and parking.

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Pay a deposit on the room equal to the cost of 1 night.

Step 11

Pay a deposit on the room equal to the cost of 1 night.

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Start saving small amounts 1 year before you plan to take the trip.

Step 12

Start saving small amounts 1 year before you plan to take the trip.

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Apply for a Chase Disney Rewards Visa or a Disney Premier Visa card.

Step 13

Apply for a Chase Disney Rewards Visa or a Disney Premier Visa card.

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Set a monthly or weekly spending allowance at least 1 year in advance.

Step 14

Set a monthly or weekly spending allowance at least 1 year in advance.

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Buy a discounted Disney gift card to pay for any Disney-related expense.

Step 15

Buy a discounted Disney gift card to pay for any Disney-related expense.

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Use any credit card loyalty points and frequent flyer miles.

Step 16

Use any credit card loyalty points and frequent flyer miles.

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Go during the slow months of January and February.

Step 17

Go during the slow months of January and February.

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Stick with "1 Park Per Day" passes to save some money.

Step 18

Stick with "1 Park Per Day" passes to save some money.

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