

The prices of tickets vary based on demand. Tickets: The starting price for a one-day theme park ticket hasn’t increased since 2018, a Walt Disney World spokeswoman said.
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Not all off-site hotels offer complimentary shuttles to the parks, whereas Walt Disney World offers free transportation between its hotels and parks via boats, buses, monorails and gondolas. Wherever you end up staying, be sure to factor in the cost of transportation. Guests staying at certain non-Disney-owned hotels are eligible for one major perk offered to families staying at Disney-owned resorts: early theme-park entry. A five-night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista costs $641 in late October through Expedia.

Some advertise rates that are competitive with Disney’s “value" resorts, which start at around $100 per night. These hotels are AAA-approved and vetted to meet Disney standards. Look for deals on sites like Expedia or Priceline for Disney’s “Good Neighbor" hotels, which are located close to Disney’s theme parks. You don’t need to stay at a roadside motel, though.

Hotel: When planning a Disney vacation on a shoestring budget, one easy way to save money can be to stay off-site-meaning at a non-Disney-owned hotel. (Note: Many of these tips translate to a Disneyland vacation as well, though the two resorts do vary in terms of offerings and pricing.) Here’s a guide on navigating Walt Disney World on three different budget levels.
