Free Disney Services

Below I have a list of freebies I know are available at the moment (however, it’s subject to change) that you can take advantage of!

• Disney Maps- Great for scrapbooking pages.

• Disney Vacation Planning DVD- a great way to get your family excited about an upcoming trip. It’s also a good way to learn about new events/offers at the resort!

• Cupcakes- On your birthday, several restaurants in the resorts will give you a cupcake for free!

• Pins- Birthday, First Trip, Anniversary, Just engaged, Just Married and Family Reunion are available at Guest Services, or at check in at your Disney Resort. They are free- so just ask!

• Tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Drawing class at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Kids activities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Campfire Sing-along and movies at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Lodge

• If you’re staying on site- Disney’s Magical Express will pick you up at the airport, and Disney transportation will take you throughout the resort by bus or boat.

• In downtown Disney, you can get a free sample of chocolate at the Ghiradelli Chocolate Shop!

• If you buy something in the parks and are staying on site, the item will be shipped to your room or resort gift shop for free!

Be A Happy Camper.

Do you have a tent or an RV? If your family likes to rough it, and in Disney terms, that can mean not only electricity and sewer, but even cable TV and internet, so you can cut your lodging bill to as little as $48 a night at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. There’s a ton of inexpensive fun to be had, thanks to two heated outdoor pools, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, fishing, bicycling, boating, pony rides and horseback trail riding, and nightly wagon rides around the resort. And hands down, the most beloved tradition is the nightly campfire sing-a-long and marshmallow roast with Chip ’n Dale, followed by a G-rated Disney double feature on a huge outdoor screen under the stars.

Pass Holder Discounts

Seasonal and Annual pass holders, don't for get to show your passes for special 10% - 15% discounts and offers on dining, car rentals, merchandise, backstage tours, entertainment, sports and recreation (including spa treatments). These discounts are not only good at parks but at resorts as well.

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.

Pass On The Park Hopper

When buying your Disney World tickets, you are given the option to purchase a upgrade to a "Park Hopper". While a standard ticket gives access to just one theme park, with a park hopper add-on, you can visit multiple parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom — all in one day. Add a Water Park Fun & More option, and gain access to your choice of water parks, such as Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, in one day as well. These add-ons may look like a bargain. At the time of this writing, the Park Hopper costs $35 per person and the Water Park Fun option costs $57 per person on top of your ticket price. But buyer beware, your family might not even need admission to the extra parks. Each Disney Park is beyond massive, and certainly has enough attractions to entertain a family for the span of a day. Are you really going to need to visit two or three parks within eight hours? Not to mention travel time between parks. So, Why not hold off on buying the Park Hopper until you decide you really need it. The cost will be the same whether you order the add-on online ahead of time or not.

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.