Budgeting for a Walt Disney World vacation just got simpler…

You’re only seconds away from unlocking a system that will empower you to quickly create a realistic budget for your Disney World vacation.

Does any of this sound familiar?

You have no idea how much a Disney World vacation really costs.
You’ve budgeted for the big stuff (hotel, airfare, and tickets). But you know that with dining, snacks, and other extras, your money will disappear faster than your child’s Mickey-shaped ice cream bar can melt.
You think to yourself, “If my credit card limit will just last until we get back home, we’ll be okay.”
You want to add extras like seasonal party tickets or plan a special dining reservation, but you don’t see how you can afford to do anything else.

I get it. I’ve been there. It doesn’t have to be this way.

You Need a Magical Way to Plan

Imagine…

Knowing almost down to the penny how much the entirety of your vacation will cost, including buying a couple of sodas each day in the park.
There are surprises when the server delivers the check to your table at the end of that character dining experience you planned for the kids. It’s already been accounted for, tax, tip, and all!
Not feeling overwhelmed or stressed during your vacation as you spend money on extras like a round of Mickey-shaped ice cream bars on a hot day. (You’ve already accounted for these types of things, so you can smile as you take a picture of your child covered in a sticky mess. They are having the time of their life!)
Being able to plan special surprises when your budget allows, like purchasing tickets to the Halloween Party or planning a romantic dinner at the California Grill, where you end the evening watching the fireworks from the rooftop terrace. (If your budget doesn’t allow for extras, you won’t stress over them because a budget provides peace of mind. And isn’t that the state of mind you want to be in on vacation?)
Being able to give your child a firm yes or no when they ask for souvenirs in the parks. You’ll already have an amount set aside for these kinds of things. (And if you don’t have the extra room in your budget, that’s okay, too.)
Lastly, and most importantly, when you create a budget for your Disney World vacation, you’ll live in the moment and enjoy your time with your loved ones. You won’t spend every other minute of your vacation worried that your credit card might decline a purchase. You won’t be frantically checking your bank account at a roller coaster exit, worried about how you’ll compensate for all the extras when you return home.

You’ve already accounted for everything.

Our Story

Years ago, my family visited Disney World an average of five times yearly. We were (and still are) annual passholders who visited whenever possible.

I had no budget, and I often splurged on the most expensive hotels. I also felt like we had to do every “new” thing that Disney offered.

Naturally, those extras began to add up. Before I knew it (or at least could come to terms with it), I had massive credit card debt. One day, after venting about my financial issues to a loved one, that person reminded me of the obvious:

“I bet you have no idea how much you spend on all those vacations you take.”

Ouch! Was I supposed to know that? So, for fun, I sifted through the numbers and came up with an unexaggerated one-year total a little shy of $25,000.00.

Seeing the number was sobering, but not enough to make me give up our vacations. I worked all the time, and our vacations were the reward. Years later, I finally figured it out. Looking back, I realize I could have vacationed as much as I wanted if I had known how to budget.

Sure, sometimes I might have had to postpone a trip. Other times, I could have missed a few dining experiences or stayed at a regular hotel instead of a fancy one. Or I might have given up a few things in our day-to-day budget to allow for more vacation time.

Most of all, I learned one huge factor:

You can’t budget for something when you have no idea how much it costs.

Most people start with a number when planning a Disney World vacation. For example, you might have $5000.00 in mind as your total vacation budget.

Unfortunately, I’ve learned the hard way starting with a restrictive number is setting yourself up for failure. It’s also not realistic until you’ve analyzed the details.

Have you heard the old idiom, “The devil is in the details?” It’s so true. Adding your hotel room, tickets, and transportation costs may seem enough. However, small items, especially things you haven’t thought of beforehand, can add up quickly and completely wreck your budget.

One reader said, “We spent about $6000 for six nights at a moderate resort in September. We are a party of three, two adults and one child. The resort and park-hopper tickets alone were $3,000.00 of that. Our other expenses included food, gas (we drove), a hotel to spend the night on the way, souvenirs, etc. If we had only accounted for the big things, we would have grossly underestimated our total budget!”

To create an accurate budget for your Disney World vacation, you must add the actual numbers (or close estimates) of everything you’ll spend. And that number is different for everyone!

How Do You Do That?

Insert–The Resorts Gal Budgeter

There are no surprises when you plan your vacation using our budgeting tool!

You won’t come home after your vacation with mixed feelings about having a fantastic time while stressing about how you will cover the costs.

You’ll know exactly what you can (and can’t) afford before your trip. After making a wishlist, gathering data, and letting the calculator do the math-you’ll have a realistic idea of how much this trip costs.

We’ve thought of everything, including a 10% contingency you’ll hopefully never have to use. If you don’t use it, you can allocate those funds toward your next vacation or whatever else your heart desires!

Everything? Yes, Everything.

I Want This

A Magical Way to Plan

The Resorts Gal Budgeter

Our Exact Formula for Calculating Your Disney World Vacation Expenses (After gathering the numbers, our formula magically calculates a realistic budget for your vacation.)

Here’s What’s Included

Before, During, and After Disney Vacation Budgeting Spreadsheets

Our primary spreadsheet helps project your overall budget beforehand. Then, our during and after spreadsheet is designed to help you stay on track during your vacation. If you take a few minutes each day to track expenses, you’ll have a clear picture of what you’re spending. For you that means, less stress, less guilt, and more magic with your family!

Pick the Perfect Accommodations

We know how difficult it is to decide which resort is right for your vacation. Often that decision comes down to the budget. Our accommodation and ticket spreadsheet has blank spaces for every resort hotel at Disney World. Enter your dates and the total amount of each resort hotel you’re considering. Then you can compare them before making a decision and adding the amount to the final resort total.

The Ultimate Table Service Dining Tab

A Dining Table that Leaves No Surprises! Don’t start your vacation day with a pit in your stomach after receiving the check for an outrageous character meal! Our dining table provides estimates of the price of each meal (with tax and tip) based on the number of people in your party. All you need to do is select the number of adults and children who will dine at each table service restaurant. Our formula does the rest!

Quick Service Dining and More

Make room in your budget for Snacks, Quick Service Dining, and more. Our tab system helps ensure you account for everything before your trip. Don’t forget sodas, refillable mugs, and water. Those extras add up quickly!

Lightning Lanes, Souvenirs, and Other Extras

It’s shocking how many extras you’ll likely want or need to purchase for a Disney World vacation. The problem is that these little things add up to a lot of money. When you purchase these things without considering your budget, you might be surprised when you check your bank balance later. Thankfully, our spreadsheet has a tab for each of these extras! Unless you have some sort of emergency, you won’t be faced with budget busting surprises during your vacation.

Our Transportation Times (Bundle Only or Purchase Separately)

Receive access to our transportation time guides for every Disney Resort Hotel. You’ll be aware of your transportation options and how long it takes (using Disney’s complimentary transportation) to get to and from your Disney Resort Hotel to other major destinations on the property. Our transportation times include over three years of accumulated data! They will help you immensely when it comes to traveling around Walt Disney World property.

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Sprinkle Your Budget with Pixie Dust

We have three options. If you’re only looking for our transportation times or our spreadsheets you can purchase them separately below. You can also purchase the entire bundle, which is our best deal. You’ll receive lifetime access with yearly updates to our calculator, plus access to any new products we create.

Transportation times Only

$14.99

Get Our Transportation Times for Every Resort Hotel at Disney World. (Includes over three years of data.)

(Regular $19.99)

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$39.99

Budgeting Tools,
Transportation Times, Ride Selector & Lifetime Access

For a limited time, we’re offering a lifetime deal for our product. (Regular $49.99)

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Budgeting Spreadsheets Only

$24.99

One Year of Updates
You’ll receive access to our budgeting spreadsheets. Perfect for anyone planning a one-time trip. (Regular $34.99)

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Frequently Asked Questions

After you sign up, you’ll immediately be able to access the welcome page. From there, you’ll find links to our budgeting calculator and our list of transportation times, depending on your purchase. We recommend saving this page to your browser for quick access.

You will also receive an email with quick links and access instructions.

We’re committed to offering this product as a one-time fee for the initial product launch with no recurring charges. Anyone who signs up for the entire bundle during this time period will receive lifetime access, yearly updates to the budgeting calculator, and access to any new products we create for Resorts Gal. (Lifetimes means for however long we offer the product.)

*Those who ONLY purchase our budgeting spreadsheet will receive one year of updates. This way, if you’re planning a vacation up to two years out, you’ll have a copy of our updated estimates. A link to the updated spreadsheet will be sent via email. (Dining prices tend to increase in the Fall, between September and November.)

*Those who ONLY purchase our transportation times will receive lifetime access to any updates we make.

To use the spreadsheet, all you need is access to Google. We developed our spreadsheets using Google Sheets and have provided detailed written instructions. We’ve also provided a copy of the instructions inside our community with printable PDF planning sheets to help you get started.

We believe you’ll get the hang of it quickly. But if you have any trouble, we’re here to help. If you have any issues, you can contact us, and we’ll be happy to help!

We created this tool to serve others and want you to reap the benefits!

Yes and No. You can access the initial planning spreadsheet on your phone. It’s great for checking your numbers if needed in a pinch. But we recommend doing your initial planning and data entry on a laptop or desktop computer. We’ve also added a few planning printable PDFs for those who prefer to write out the numbers on paper before they enter them into the spreadsheet.

Our second spreadsheet (the During and After version) can be used from your phone during your vacation. It has a place to enter your expenses as they occur. For example, if you buy breakfast first thing in the morning, you can enter “breakfast” and the amount you spent. It will automatically deduct the expense from the budget you previously set.

You DON’T HAVE to use this secondary spreadsheet during your vacation. But we created this option to give you a simple way to keep up with expenses while you’re traveling. If you’re on a tight budget, you’re going to want to use this option. It will help you stay aware of how much you’ve spent and make it easier to say no when you’re tempted to splurge.

Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if our product doesn’t suit your needs. We ask that you fill out our contact form and provide feedback. We have spent countless hours creating our vacation-planning tool and testing it with other users. If something doesn’t work for you, we want to do our best to make it right.