Jambo, Joyell.
Welcome to planDisney! I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing more exciting than having a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation on the books. It’s never too early to get started on planning all the magical details, so I’m glad you stopped by.
My husband and I are quite budget-conscious on our trips back “home” as well, so I completely understand wanting to set up a savings account for your trip. Once upon a time in a land not so far away, Disney offered a product called the Disney Vacation Account that was essentially an online savings tool for Disney vacations. Unfortunately, this tool has been discontinued, but I have a couple of options that may work for you instead.
- Disney Gift Cards are a great way to save up for your vacation. You can purchase them at many major retailers and online at shopDisney. Figure up the approximate cost of your vacation, then divide that total by the number of paydays you have until you set off on your adventure. When payday rolls around, purchase a Disney Gift Card for that set amount. You can set up an account on the Disney Gift Card website to consolidate your gift cards into larger lump sums to put towards your vacation.
- If you book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package, which includes your theme park tickets and Disney Resorts Collection hotel reservation, a deposit is required at the time of booking, but you will also have the option of making payments along the way via your My Disney Experience account. The balance of your vacation package is due 30 days prior to your arrival (subject to change), but this would allow you to pay at your own pace.
Joyell, I hope one of these alternatives to the Disney Vacation Account works for your family. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to stop by
planDisney again. We’re all EARs and happy to help.
Tomorrow is just a dream away,
Alyssa