Recession-Proof Travel: Saving Money on Your Orlando Vacation

A slow economy doesn’t mean you and your family have to forgo your Orlando vacation this year. By planning ahead and following the money-saving tips below, you can enjoy incredible savings on your next visit to “The Vacation Capital of the World” — without sacrificing any of your family’s comfort or enjoyment.

Plan Early
Research the Orlando destination thoroughly before you arrive and create a detailed plan for your itinerary, whether you intend to visit Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando or all three during your stay. Check out online Orlando vacation guides such as www.orlando-florida.net for comprehensive information about theme parks, attractions, restaurants, shopping and live entertainment.

Vacation During the Off-Season
Avoid the crowds! Walt Disney World theme parks are most crowded during Spring Break, from mid-June to mid-August, Easter weekend, Thanksgiving week, the week before Christmas through New Year’s Day and on three-day holiday weekends such as Memorial Day and Labor Day. Value season typically runs from after Labor Day weekend through the end of September, the week after Thanksgiving until a week before Christmas and after New Year’s Day until just before Presidents’ Week in February.

Seek Out Budget Accommodations
Believe it or not, you can stay near Disney World without spending a fortune. For instance, Westgate Resorts offers great deals on spacious villa rentals that provide easy access to the four world-class theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. For more information about villa rentals at Westgate Resorts, call (800) 210-3464 or visit www.orlando-florida.net/hotels.

Research Ticket Options
Choose the appropriate Disney World ticket deal based on your family’s length of stay in Orlando and remember not to overdo it—you should definitely schedule time for rest and relaxation during your Disney World vacation. Most importantly, do not purchase your Disney World tickets at the gate—seek out the best online deals before you arrive to the theme park.