Visiting the most magical place on earth doesn’t have to break the bank.

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First things first: Book your trip during the off season, if your schedule allows for it.

Spring and summer break are consistently the most crowded times of year for Disney World, which means inflated hotel prices, jacked-up ticket values, and packed parks. Crowded theme parks are no laughing matter — time is money in Disney World, and spending all that cash just to wait in line all day is a complete waste. Disney's "value season," on the other hand, lasts from mid-August to mid-September and early January through mid-February. Not only do visitors during these times enjoy shorter ride lines and generally cheaper prices all around, but the notorious Florida humidity is practically nonexistent.

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And consult the Disney World Crowd Calendar for the most detailed information about the best time to go.

This in-depth chart offers the nitty-gritty, from special events in the parks to how much tickets cost for that particular day. It even gives the scoop on resort crowd levels! Non-subscribers can see 30 days of information, while a $14.95 annual subscription allows access to the full crowd calendar.

Basically, being flexible is a major key for big savings.

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