Next Week's Deals and Vacations

I will most likely be late posting next week's deals. We are going to Disneyland next week. On that note, here are some of the ideas to save money if you are planning a Disney trip (sidenote: I am a self proclaimed Disney addict.)

Save on Food: Get a hotel with a kitchen or at least a fridge. Plan meals before you go and bring your food with you in a cool chest (if you are driving.

If you have an annual pass, you will save 15% on most dining locations throughout the park.

Save on Tickets: An annual pass will save you a ton if you plan on going frequently. Buy them before you go. There are also discounts as Costco, and for military. 

Register to get in FREE on your birthday in 2009 here.

Save on Time: Use the FREE FastPass system to save time on waiting in line. Go here.

Check the calendar of events before you go to help you plan here.

Save on Souvenirs: Since I love to shop, I have found the following keep my appetite curbed-

• Set your budget before you leave. Either have cash set aside for souvenirs, or buy a Disney Gift Card ahead of time.
• Buy a plain Mr. Potato before you go (they are $6 at Amazon, Walmart, even CVS). At the toy shop in California Adventure you can fill a box with Disney themed potato head parts. If you don't put the potato head in, then you have more room for parts and get more for your money. It is $20 to fill a box. We did this last time, and this is still one of Cailyn's favorite toys to play with.
• Go to the Disney Character Warehouse Outlet for great clearance deals. This is located in Fullerton, a few miles away. Go to MouseSavers for directions and address. Plus, there is a link to a 10% off coupon.
• Buy items before you go (Disney toys at Wal-Mart/Target, Disney Store, www.disneyshopping.com, Disney outlets, etc.) This will save you a ton.

Go to MouseSavers for more ideas.

Do you have any other ways you save in Disneyland or other "cheap" vacation ideas?