10. Sell Unwanted Gift Cards
Another great way to earn some money for your trip is to sell any extra gift cards you got but aren’t going to use. Sites like Raise, Cardpool and GiftCardGranny, will let you sell your cards and make some money. I have purchased cards from these sites, but I haven’t sold on there. You can also sell on places like eBay.
11. Reward Credit Cards
Reward credit cards are a great way to save money on your Disney trip. There are many types of reward cards from earning free flights to the Disney Visa card where you can earn money off of your trip. A lot of cards can offer “Cash back” for using them. If you have one of those, take the “cash back” and put it away for your trip. Just don’t go into debt to pay for your vacation, that doesn’t really help you get there cheaper.
12. Part Time Jobs
To take a trip, you are going to need extra money. A great way to earn that is by taking part-time or side jobs. Now-a-days part-time jobs are pretty common, as companies want to keep employees under “full time hours” to save the company money. I’m sure there are some in your area. Or, if your schedule doesn’t permit that, perhaps you could babysit, pet sit, pet walk, mow lawns, shovel sidewalks, drive for places like Uber, etc.. It might not seem like much, but after a few months it can add up to be a big help for your trip. Just make sure you have any permits or certifications you need first. Do your homework.
13. Offer Your Expertise
This kind of goes along with the “part-time job” from above, but it’s more specialized. A lot of people have skills in areas that businesses will pay for. Working as a “consultant” in your specialty area can lead to some extra money, and also some good contacts (and that can’t hurt.) If you have a marketable skill that can be used in a consultant capacity, consider doing a few hours a week. Or you could write for blogs. A lot of bigger ones will pay per story. Specialized areas often pay more and you can pad your Disney wallet quicker. Again, make sure you have the proper permits or certifications to do this.
14. Get Your Crafts On
A lot of people are turning to crafting to make extra money. Places like local craft shows or Etsy are good places to try and sell your work. Keep in mind, that there are upfront material costs or set-up / listing costs, and often business license will be needed. If you are good at your craft you can make some extra money. I personally do this and it works out great!
15. Cut Down on Extra Expenses
An arguable “easy” way to save some money is to cut down on where you spend your money. Maybe bring your lunch to work or skip the coffee in the morning. Switch from cable or satellite TV to online options, like Netflix or Hulu. Hulu now offers a cheaper alternative to live network television. We use it and it’s great. You can also get antennas that mount to your wall or window. They are pretty inexpensive, and will get you local networks and channels. Turn off your lights and electronics when you aren’t using them, lower your thermostat a couple of degrees, and so on. All add up to savings and money you can use.
16. Tax Refund
This is one of the easiest ones to do, provided you get a refund. I personally know several people who do this. Every year, take your refund and pay part of all of your Disney vacation. It really isn’t a “savings hack,” but it’s a good way to book a trip, and then use the other ideas in this post to pay for travel or souvenirs.
17. Enlist Your Family
For a lot of people, family will give gifts for your birthday or a holiday. Include them in your wish to take a trip and ask for Disney gift cards or money. Just a couple of days ago, someone posted that they asked for gift cards for Christmas and had a large part of their trip paid for from gifts they received from family members. It’s a double win because your family gets to be included and have a hand in helping you with the trip and they get to give you a gift that is useful and didn’t require a lot of effort on their part. During the holidays, easy is a good thing! Win-Win.
18. Use Your Library
The library is a great way to save money. You can take out books, rent movies, read magazines, and some offer classes that could help you with learning new skills that you could use to make more money (like numbers 11 and 12.) A lot of libraries get new releases, so rent the movie instead of buying it. If you really love it, you can always buy it. Want to read the newest book from your favorite author, just borrow it. A lot of libraries offer audio books as well.
These 18 money savers not only work for vacations to Disney, they can be applied to savings for retirement, a car, a house, getting out of debt, or any other object or trip you want to save for. After you get started doing a lot of these, it will become second nature to you.
Yes, Disney vacations can be expensive, but they are not completely out of your reach. Here’s hoping you get to take your family vacation to Disney in 2018 or 2019! Good luck!
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