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Budgeting for which hotel to stay in, how many days you’ll spend in the park, and which is the best way to travel to Orlando is a tedious enough task, so when you have an opportunity to really help your budget when you can we’re all for taking full advantage of it!

Saving for Disney World vacations can be done in a multitude of ways, you just need to know WHERE to look for the savings. Sure there are the obvious ones like Disney Vacation Club memberships and annual passholder discounts but what if that’s not enough? How do you help save for your next Disney vacation without doing anything special or spending money on things you’re not already buying? The answer may surprise you.

Let’s go shopping!

Disney Visa cardholders are awarded several perks that come along with being a cardholder. While there’s no special membership to buy into it is a real credit card that if used the right way, could yield high savings earning you more cash to put toward your vacation (or that nice dinner you’re dreaming about)! Learning to maximize to potential these perks hold is half the play here. Did you realize that cardholders are able to early rewards back on everyday purchases that are made on those Disney Visa cards? That’s right! You’ll earn 1% on everyday purchases meaning you’re earning on things you’re already spending your hard-earned money on.

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However, that perk is doubled when you’re using it for purchases in Disney World — yes, you’re earning 2% cashback rewards when you use your Disney visa while on vacation. We’re talking about everything from food to tickets, to the actual hotel stay too! But a bigger way to maximize this perk is to COMBINE it with savings that already exist.

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We’ve recently seen several sales happening around Disney World with the changing of the seasons and if you’re going to buy that Loungefly backpack or spirit jersey anyways, you might as well try to make some rewards dollars back on that purchase. Several of the merchandise collections we’ve seen on sale around the Disney parks are combineable already with Disney World annual pass and/or DVC member discounts (just one though, we can’t get too carried away). Here’s where your next part comes in — if you’re getting merch on sale already, then combine that with an additional qualifying discount on top of the sale price and then add more earned back to you when you use your Disney Visa card for that purchase you’ve just saved yourself a significant chunk of that purchase.

There are several sales going on around Disney World

Working your purchases like this will help stretch your budget as far as it can go so that you’re accumulating rewards dollars that are banked into a separate card that acts almost like a debit or gift card which can ALSO be used to spend around Disney World when you’re ready to redeem them. This is a great way to work your way towards that extra special dinner, fireworks experience, magical extra for the kiddos, and more without buying things you have no real need for or didn’t plan on in the first place.

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Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to take advantage of the exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities that are only available to Disney Visa cardholders.

Disney Visa character meet and greet in EPCOT

All you’ll need to do once you’ve hopped in line is present your valid card to prove your status and enjoy your one-on-one time with a surprise character.

That’s how you do it! Learning how to take advantage of these perk programs and creating the right scenarios for them to work best in your favor is how you’re able to plan and save for your Disney vacation in the smartest way possible. We watch for Disney deals, tips, and more constantly so be sure to check back in with us for the latest updates and offers!

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