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Mom And Daughter; Animal Kingdom
  • On Apr 17, 2010
    Lyndi from TX Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi panel!! We are leaving for DW in about a month 7 days at ASM and have purchased tickets and DDP. We have 2 girls 3 & 7 and want to make sure they have spending money to get whatever they want (within reason). How much would you suggest we bring?

    Hi Lyndi,

    It sounds like you have a fantastic Disney World vacation planned, and not much longer now!

    I laugh as I write this answer as this has been an ongoing conversation amongst many of my fellow Moms, as to the proper amount of spending money for the kids. Some of my fellow panelists set daily limits, and I have heard about every dollar amount from $5-50 per day per child. If you were to use this formula you could be talking about anything from $35 per child for the week, up to $350.

    I have found what works best for my three boys is to start a piggy bank prior to our trip, with an initial amount. Typically it is around $50 to $100 per child for the week. We then give them the opportunity to earn additional spending money by helping around the house, doing good deeds or getting great grades as examples.

    No matter how much spending money we give our boys, they always seem to want more than they can afford, so this has been a great lesson in making good decisions and being responsible with their money. Something that has worked well for us is to allow them to "window shop" the first few days with minimal purchases allowed. Once they have had a chance to decide what they really want, then they can actually make their purchases. 

    Happy shopping!
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Meet the Panelist: Margaret, Illinois

Hiya friends. I’m Margaret, mom to four young men and wife to my Prince Charming. Raised on the southside of Chicago, we have now moved our castle to the suburban cornfields. We are a pin trading, Hidden Mickey hunting, resort hopping family who loves to debate the best Disney World resort or attraction over the dinner table. I am thrilled to share some of our favorite tips and tricks in hopes it will add even more magic to your Disney World adventure. Learn More About Margaret

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