Visit Free Attractions.

Check out some of the free things to do at Disney World such as strolling around Disney’s Boardwalk and Downtown Disney Area, or hiking through the Disney Wilderness Preserve. Downtown Disney is an awesome collection of stores, shops, bars and restaurants. A family could easily spend an entire day here and never run out of things to do. Disney's Boardwalk is very similar and designed after the boardwalks that were famous during the turn of the 20th century along such coastal cities as Coney Island, New York and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Stroll along Disney's BoardWalk during the day to explore the unusual shops and restaurants. When the sun cools down, the nightlife heats up with street performers, food vendors, midway games and lots of live entertainment. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is one of the original accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort. Nestled on 750 wooded acres of lush pine and cypress trees and surrounded by quiet trails and gentle wildlife, like deer and rabbits, you'll feel as though you're far away from the bustle of modern civilization—even though you're right in the middle of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort. More than just a campground, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort offers an array of amusements and activities that you can only find at Walt Disney World Resort. From themed dining —like the popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue—to activities with Disney Characters—like the nightly Chip 'n' Dale "Sing-a-Long and marshmallow roast—magical experiences abound.

Buy Your Souvenirs Elsewhere

Who doesn’t love a pair of Mickey ears or Goofy hat? Buying Disney souvenirs, however, can be very expensive when purchased from any of the on-site gift shops or stands. If your kids have a case of the “I wants,” wait until the end of the day and head to a nearby department store or one of the many souvenir shops near the park. You’ll likely find many of the same souvenirs as you will in the park, but at a much cheaper price.

Pack Drinks and Snacks

Bring a backpack into the park, filling it with snacks such as chips, packaged peanut butter crackers, beef jerky ect. Also and most importantly pack a couple of bottles of water, freezing them the night before is a great way to go, don't worry by the time you’ve purchased your ticket and start walking around, they’ll have started to melt and will be icy cold. Buying drinks at Disney can get pricey, average $2.50 for a bottle of water, so it pays to bring a few of your own. Disney restaurants always offer a free cup of water. So if you’re totally parched, head to one of the eateries and ask for water only. If you end up buying a soda or drink look for the souvenir cups, they usually run around $7 but you’ll get free juice and soda refills all day long and the kids have a cool glass to take home. If you decide to eat at the parks, consider lunch. Lunch is cheaper at many of the eateries. Eating breakfast before you hit the park is always a good idea too. Now as far as dinner goes, if you are staying at a hotel consider bringing something and eating at your room. Many hotels offer microwave in the rooms. This saves money and can also work as a great way to escape the heat before returning for the night time fireworks displays. Especially when you have small children.