If you’ve ever taken a Disney World vacation, you know that it can be an expensive endeavor. Ticket prices have increased dramatically since the pandemic, but getting inside the gate is only the beginning. After you factor in food, hotels, transportation, and souvenirs, costs can start to add up. An average family of four will easily fork over 10k to the mouse on a single week-long trip. Believe me, I wish I was exaggerating.
Disney World is expensive no matter how you slice it, but there are ways to save money if you know where to look. Disney will sometimes run promotional discounts on tickets and hotels during the off-season. Experienced vacationers on a budget may also opt to stay off-property or bring packed lunches into the parks to avoid buying $15 chicken nuggets. But if you’re looking for free stuff, no strings attached, look no further. Here are nine things (including food!) that you can get at Disney World for free.
1. Celebrating Buttons
An oldie but a goodie. You can pick up free buttons at any shop, front desk, or ticket booth on the property. If it’s your 1st visit to Disney World, you’re celebrating a birthday or an anniversary, or you just want to wear a blank one for fun, Cast Members have got you covered. If you ask nicely, most CMs will write your name, the date, or whatever else you want on them.