Hi Laurie!
A great resource for saving money on Disney vacations is AAA. They offer
Walt Disney World vacation packages at a AAA discount that include special member perks, such as AAA Story Time with a character, reserved space for fireworks shows, and Diamond parking, which gets you up close in the parking lots. You can price out a vacation online, over the phone or in person at your local AAA office.
You can often find specials through
Walt Disney World travel company. Offers that are going on right now are free dining, which can save a lot of money with a large family, and discounts on rooms. Choosing a low season to visit can also save money as this is usually when special offers are valid.
Check out rates at the Value Resorts. The new
Art of Animation Resort just opened last week, which features family suites that sleep up to 6 guests and has a mini-kitchen, 2 full bathrooms and a separate living area. They could book one of the suites and one standard room to accommodate the entire family. A large family could also stay in two standard rooms at the Value Resorts, which sleep up to 4 guests.
Have a magical day!
Leslie