| Planning a vacation can be a daunting and tedious | | | | keep you within your budget. If you consider what |
| task, especially when you are trying to stick to a | | | | little time you actually spend in your room, you can |
| small budget. If you are forecasting a trip to | | | | easily justify spending a smaller portion of your |
| Disneyland, there are some great ways to do a | | | | budget on lodging. Make sure you do a little research |
| Disney vacation on a budget. Cutting corners on | | | | before you book your hotel accommodations to |
| some small things for your trip will really pay off | | | | ensure that you are getting a decent quality hotel. |
| when saving and planning for your Disney vacation. | | | | Check online for customer rating websites that will |
| If you live within a reasonable driving distance | | | | tell you their opinions of the hotel and will rate them |
| (perhaps a two to three day drive), you should | | | | on a scale of 1-5 stars. |
| consider packing your family up in the car and driving | | | | Traveling at a less busy time of the year will give |
| the distance to Anaheim. The cost of gas will be | | | | you a cheaper admission price into Disneyland. You |
| considerable, but it will be far less expensive than | | | | get a better rate when you guy a multi-day pass and |
| buying airfare for every member of your family. If | | | | an even better rate when you purchase a multi day |
| you choose to drive, remember to take plenty of | | | | "Park Hopper" pass that will allow you access into |
| breaks to stretch your legs, eat a decent meal and | | | | both Disneyland and California Adventure. |
| take in all of the sites along the way. Choosing to | | | | Taking a break during meal times and leaving the |
| pitch a tent and stay overnight in a camping facility is | | | | park is a great money saver. Dining in Disneyland and |
| a great way to save money on lodging along the | | | | California Adventure can be pricey, but eating at any |
| way. | | | | number of restaurants outside of the park will help |
| Choosing a moderate or economy rated hotel can | | | | you to keep your Disney vacation on a budget. |