How much is actually worth visiting Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World is in the spotlight when it comes to family vacations. Flagship Park Magic Kingdom is one of the world's largest tourism magnets, attracting more than 20 million visitors annually. "Sisters" Disney — parks Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios - attract more than 10 millions of guests per year, writes the publication Time.

Even despite the recent price increase, the number of visitors will only increase. The resort is a classic family destination where there is always something new. In recent months, the Frozen Themes fireworks display, as well as the Star Wars fireworks and laser show, have been added. An important event will take place on May 27 - the opening of the long-awaited park dedicated to the theme of the film "Avatar".

Before heading for new research in DisneyIt is worth counting how much the trip will cost.

Pleasure is not cheap. One-time fee for adults Magic Kingdom now costs $ 124, compared to $ 105 in 2015 year and $ 79 in 2010 year. Food costs at least $ 10 per person per order, even in restaurants. Disney's to-goand sometimes this figure may exceed $ 50 per person. Do not forget about souvenirs. T-shirts cost about $ 30, Mickey's ear set is about $ 20.

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We haven't mentioned housing and transportation yet. But you can save money on it. "The biggest mistake people make is choosing a hotel, which is often too expensive," says Jason Corkan, author Frommer's EasyGuide to Disney World, Universal and Orlando, as well as the chief editor Frommers.com. The typical visitor spends 12-plus hours walking around the parks every day, so it's not worth spending money on a hotel. "If you spend that much time outside your room, it doesn't matter what the view is, and it hardly matters if it's on Disney property."

So, back to the main question: how much does a vacation in Disney World cost?

Before we get into the details, it's worth mentioning that the options in Disney can be so many that it is wise to book your trip with a certified travel agent. A knowledgeable agent will answer all your questions, making the most of whatever budget you're coming with. It will also eliminate fuss and confusion in general. Hiring a travel agent won't cost you anything - they get paid a commission. Just make sure you end up with the trip you want and don't end up with expensive extras just because "that's what everyone else does." To find a good agent, ask friends for recommendations.

Now let's talk about the approximate pricing.

Edition Time prepared the calculations, taking as a basis 4 different categories of visitors. In each of the categories, the data is based on the 4-day rest of a family of 4 people, in which 2 adults and 2 children eligible for childcare benefits (aged 3 to 9 years).

Housing prices can vary greatly throughout the year, so you may encounter tariffs that differ depending on your specific dates and promotions available at one time or another.

Tariffs, which results edition Time, focused on dates at the beginning or end of summer, when prices are high enough, but not as much as in July or during the Christmas or New Year period.

Medium leisure option

According to the Department of Transportation, the average round-trip flight cost to Orlando on 2016 was about $ 350, compared to $ 400 on 2014. Data Hipmunk show that the average hotel Disney costs $ 388 per night, plus 12,5% taxes for a total of $ 436,50.

Disney offers a variety of dining plans for on-site hotel guests, and while some visitors love the convenience, the plans tend to be quite expensive. "I don't consider the lunch plan Disney great value for guests who plan to walk around the park a lot,” says Cochran of Frommer.com.

Our average cost estimate includes the Standard meal plan, which includes 1 instant meal, service, 2 snacks per day, and a refillable drink cup. The cost for our intended group is $754. The plan won't cover every meal, so we've budgeted an extra $100 per day for meals. Regarding admissions, the group will be admitted using passes Park hopperwhich are more expensive than standard tickets, but allow you to visit several parks on the same day.

Hotel: $ 1

Transport: $1400

Entrance: $ 1 660

Catering: $ 1

Souvenirs and additional services: $400

Total: $ 6

Cheap holiday option

Disney has several motel main premises, which are called Value ResortIncluding Art of Animation and Pop Centurywhere rooms cost about $ 150 per night. Most importantly, they bring with them all the amenities at the place of residence, including free transfer to parks and free transfer to and from Orlando Airport.

This is a type of housing accounted for in this category. We also cut the budget by choosing a simpler meal plan ($ 553, plus over-the-board snack sets), and also reduced the number of souvenirs.

Hotel: $ 672

Directions: $ 1400

Entrance: $ 1

Food: $ 953

Souvenirs and additional services: $200

Total: $ 4

Option “Nowhere Cheaper”

Staying outside the resort will significantly save your money not only for accommodation, but also for food, since many hotels provide a free breakfast, and you can cook or at least eat in restaurants that do not belong to Disney. According to the site Hotels.com, in 2016, the average nightly rate for a hotel in nearby Kissimmee—just 14 miles away—was $114, compared to $393 for a room at a Disney hotel. Prices in Kissimmee can be well below average, starting around $40 per night at a basic motel.

We assumed that even travelers from this category would want to stay at a decent 3 star motel, and found many options with a pool, free breakfast and a free shuttle service to Disney for about $ 60 per night plus taxes. On the other hand, we had to increase the budget for transportation due to the need to rent a car and pay for parking.

To save money at the entrance, we skip the option Park hopper in this category, which means that guests will be able to visit only one park each day. We also reduced the number of days stay to 3.

Hotel: $269

Directions: $ 1600

Sign In: $ 1 120

Food: $ 425

Souvenirs and additional services: $ 150

Total: $ 3 564

Luxury holidays

Guests who love a stylish holiday, with large rooms and easy access to parks, can count on a one-bedroom villa in the hotel. Grand Floridian, next to the Magic Kingdom and monorail. Such a pleasure will cost $ 955 per night for our intended group.

Despite the fact that the vacation lasts only 4 day, we decided to count on 5 days. This category also includes a larger budget for shopping.

Hotel: $ 4

Directions: $1400

Sign In: $ 1740

Foodstuffs: $ 1 563

Souvenirs and additional services: $800

Total: $ 9 781.

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