Poll Shows Those Who “Can’t” Afford Disney Are Most Likely to Visit

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People dream of vacationing at the Disney Parks every single day. With six different Disney Parks around the world — Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Shanghai Disneyland — there is a vacation destination for every family.

The Disney Parks are magical and like no other vacation, but magic comes at a price. It’s no secret Disney trips are expensive, but does that affect who is most likely to book a Disney Parks vacation?

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Who Is Most Likely to Visit the Disney Parks?

According to a new Insider poll, those who are most likely to consider a Disney vacation are those who make less than $75,000 per year. Those who were surveyed were first asked “Would you visit a Disney theme park this year?”. The results showed a majority of people who answered that they would (or probably would) visit a Disney Park were in the category of a yearly income of $75,000 or less.

Per Insider:

Of those who said they either “definitely would” or “probably would” take a Disney vacation, 222 were respondents who said they have a yearly income of $75,000 or less. But when it came to participants who said they earn more than $75,000 per year, only 109 respondents said they “definitely” or “probably” would visit.

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Insider’s survey isn’t too surprising as a Disney Parks vacation is a dream for so many people and families all around the world. And after seeing the results from Insider’s poll, it seems as though for those who want to go the most, visiting a Disney Park may not be as accessible.

What we mean by that is that every single day, people are dreaming of magical Disney vacations, but at the end of the day — the Disney Parks are expensive.

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How Expensive Is Disney?

For example, when looking at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the standard 1-day Disney World ticket price can range from $109 to $159 depending on the dates and month of your choosing. And that is just for one 1-Day ticket. Guests can save $20 per ticket when purchasing a 3-day or longer ticket online, however, it still adds up.

Additionally, Walt Disney World has over 30 Resort hotels and other great accommodations to choose from, which also costs a pretty penny. Disney Resorts fall into several categories depending on Guests’ budgets. Guests can choose from Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness to a Value Resort, followed by Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villas.

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Then, while you are actually at Walt Disney World on vacation, you will need to budget for food, drinks, souvenirs, and other amenities you and your family may want to take advantage of.

And over at Disneyland Resort, ticket prices are similarly priced to Walt Disney World. Though there are different ticket options, with differently tiered prices, a One day, Tier 1, One park ticket for Disneyland will cost an adult $104. For more information on Disneyland ticket prices, visit our website here.

All in all, yes Disney is magical and a Disney vacation is like no other vacation, however, it is expensive. If you are looking for more information on how to break down the price of a Walt Disney World vacation, visit our website here.

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How Can You Book an Affordable Disney Vacation?

There are several ways you can save when booking a Disney vacation. One way is to be sure to check the offers page on the official Disney website. Walt Disney World, for example, almost always has a discount available to those looking to book a vacation.

Another way is to weigh your options when it comes to hotels. Disneyland offers several places to stay off-site that won’t cost nearly as much as a Disneyland Resort hotel. And over at Walt Disney World, your best bet to save on a hotel is to choose a Value Resort and, again, to check if Disney World is offering any promotions at the time.

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When it comes to dining, opt for Quick Service as it tends to be cheaper. Table Service meals are unique and you may want to try one or two depending on your budget, but if you are looking to really save, we highly recommend eating at a majority of Quick-Services.

And lastly, if you want to ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck, we highly recommend working with an authorized travel agent. Our friends over at Academy Travel have earned the highest designation that Disney can bestow upon a travel agency, EarMarked Diamond. Ready to find out what your dream vacation will cost? Click here to get a free no-obligation quote.

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Do you have a Disney Parks vacation booked? When are you visiting? Let us know in the comments below.

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