At Goldenwest Credit Union, we help you save your hard earned money. You may not think of Disneyland when you think of saving money, but you should! One way to save cash is by spending it wisely, and there are many ways you can save money by spending it wisely on a Disneyland vacation.

Today, we’re sharing five of our top ways to save on your Disneyland vacation. And don’t worry, they don’t include staying at your neighbor’s aunt’s house who lives near Disneyland.

1. Book your vacation with Get Away Today, our trusted partner for over 20 years. Not only do they guarantee the lowest prices, they also have the very best customer service. They are available before, during and even after your vacation to answer any questions and make sure your vacation is magical – all while helping you save money.

2. When choosing a hotel, look at more than just the upfront price. Watch for things like resort and/or parking fees that can add up. Also, look for things like distance to Disneyland. If it’s within walking distance, that can help you save on parking or shuttle costs. Also, many travel sites add on taxes and fees after you’ve chosen your hotel, so you don’t see the higher price upfront. That’s another reason we recommend Get Away Today. All of your taxes are already included. If there are any additional fees, they’ll be noted before you purchase and are typically cheaper than if you booked directly through the hotel.

3. Shop for specials on both hotels and Disneyland tickets. Depending on when you vacation, Get Away Today will discount their hotels and Disneyland tickets even further. When it comes to hotels, Get Away Today has many Anaheim area hotels that offer 3rd or 4th night free specials on select dates. As far as tickets go, Get Away Today will offer steeper discounts on select dates as well. For example, if you’re traveling November 1 – 20, 2018, November 28 – December 22, 2018, or anytime January – May 2019, you’ll save up to $24 per ticket with their Adults at Kids’ Prices special and our exclusive Goldenwest Credit Union member discount.

4. Save on food costs. There are two ways you can drastically save on food costs at Disneyland, which typically ends up being one of your highest travel expenses. First, you can stay at a hotel with a free breakfast. Some hotels even offer complimentary manager’s receptions with free snacks or light meals on select nights. Second, you can pack your own food into Disneyland. By bringing things like sandwiches, your own refillable water bottles, granola bars and fruit, you can drastically cut in-park spending.

5. When you book with Get Away Today, you can lock-in your price to protect yourself from any price increases. You also guarantee your hotel availability. But the good news is that you don’t have to pay for it all up front. Instead, you can put $125 down to hold your vacation package. Then, you’ll just make as many payments as you’d like up to two weeks before your vacation. It is the most flexible way to pay for your vacation, and makes your Disneyland vacation more affordable and attainable.

When you’re ready to use these money saving tips for booking your Disneyland vacation, be sure to reach out to Get Away Today. You can find them at Getawaytoday.com, or call their Disney Experts at 855-GET-AWAY. Either way, be sure to mention Goldenwest Credit Union to get our exclusive ticket discount to save even more.