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The 10 Secrets to save money for an Orlando / Disney Vacation

Follow these tips and you're bound to save hundreds – thousands – of dollars in your dream trip.

1. Start with a budget

Plan in advance how much money will be spent on transport, accommodation, meals and entertainment – including tickets for the park as an important issue. The total price may shock you, but it is better to suffer sticker shock now than when you're there and it is too late to reconsider their plans. Knowing how much things cost in advance, not only to prepare for the worst, but also tell you where should be looking for places to save money.

2. Book in advance.

This is obvious. Book airline tickets a couple of weeks before departure, and is willing to pay through the nose. Book months in advance and avail the best deals possible.

3. Travel during off periods.

Most people like to travel when children go to school for the summer – and especially when they are away on vacation as Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July. This is exactly when you should not travel, because that's when all indices higher charges. Florida is hot, so consider traveling before or after – or if you should take your trip in summer, avoid the holiday weekend!

4. Use the bonus points, miles and discounts

This is the time to check your balance on the credit card that gives miles frequent flyer, not to mention their frequent flyer accounts. Try to plan your air travel early so as to prevent blackout dates. Check discounts car rental too.

5. Use coupons!

When you arrive at the airport, there will be a screen full of various booklets full of coupons and special offers. Take them and use them! You can find deals on everything from rental cars to meals in places.

6. Purchase tickets for theme parks in advance

Did you know you can save money by buying theme park tickets online in advance and not in the door? In some cases, seven-day passes can be purchased online for less than an entry in a single pass at the entrance of the park. So not only plan ahead, check out the website for all the parks you visit buy in advance – and save some significant money the process.

7. As for the Orlando Visitors Center

Another great place to score discounted theme park is in the visitor center of Orlando, located at 8723 International Drive. The Orlando CVB also offers Orlando Preferred Visitor Magicard ™, which offers significant discounts in 97 establishments in the area. The card is available on the website Orlandoinfo.com. Similar websites offering discounts and offers that can save VisitOrlando.com enormous.

8. Buy your souvenirs outside the park!

I go through all the shops and exhibitions in different theme parks can be difficult. But the rewards can be huge. Schedule a special visit to local outlet stores such as Orlando Premium Outlets, where much of the merchandise you see at theme parks is available at major discounts.

9. Eat meals outside the theme parks

Food Theme Park can be expensive, unhealthy, and both times So grab a light lunch in the park! if you must, but try to save money on breakfast and dinner. There are plenty restaurants near the theme parks, including several all-you-can-eat buffets that will fill even after the longest day of riding attractions and see shows. Better yet, find accommodation, as a holiday home that offers a full kitchen. Then you can shop for the foods your family like in the supermarket and use the money they spend in restaurants for more exciting activities.

10. Stay in a holiday home instead of a hotel

holiday homes are probably the best-kept secret when it comes to saving money on a vacation in Orlando. Located in the exclusive neighborhood insurance within minutes of major attractions, these homes offer full kitchens where you can cook your own meals, private pools and lounges to relax, and space to accommodate up to a large family or group for the price of a normal hotel room. Apartments range from clean and comfortable up to be fancy – that there is something for every family and every budget!

Follow these ten tips, and travel to Orlando, Disney will be exciting, memorable and affordable. For more information about vacation homes, click here or call 407 870 1600

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About Nigel G. Worrall:

Nigel Worrall is President / CEO of Leisure Vacation Homes Florida Real Estate Total Solutions. He is regularly sought by the media as a holiday home and real estate expert and has appeared on NBC, ABC, Fox, CBS. He has also featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, Newsweek, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Business Journal and other publications. Nigel is also the best selling author of "Great Ideas for Your Business" (Advantage Media)

Nigel serves clients worldwide as a Realtor ®, Realtor, Real Estate Investor, Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Team.

About the Author

Florida Leisure Vacation Homes is the leading vacation home company in the Orlando, Fla. – Disney area, offering 3-7 bedroom private vacation homes near to all the Orlando area attractions. Each home has it’s own fully equipped kitchen, 3-7 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, laundry, 2 car garage and best of all, private swimming pool. http://www.FloridaLeisure.com

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