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If You're Saving for an Orlando Theme-Park Trip, Here's What You Could Do Instead 🏰

The current cost for a family of four to visit Disney World for a week is over $6,000 for a budget trip, $9,000 for mid-range, and $15,000 for a high-end trip according to NerdWallet. These prices include a Disney hotel, 6-day park passes, food, and activities, but don't include travel costs to Orlando.

This started us thinking, where could you go with your family for the same price?

Published by
Mary·7/25/2024
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We've conjured up a week-long trip to the British Isles (England, Scotland, and Ireland) for you to consider instead of a pilgrimage to Orlando. Each country has three budget options ranging between $6,000-$15,000 and includes accommodation, three meals per day, and activities. We even included a sample flight from New York within the budget!

*Activity prices and hotels based on 2 adults and 2 children under 15.

2 Nights in London, England

Spend a magical two days in London exploring the heart of England. You'll see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard at the Tower of London, and get a chance to ride the London Underground. Don't forget to "Mind The Gap." ⛔️

Budget Hotel: Premier Inn London County Hall from $519

Mid-Range Hotel: London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch from $790

High-End Hotel: St Pancras Renaissance Hotel from $1165

Activity Suggestions:

London Eye: $142
Tower of London: $134
Hyde Park & Lego Store: Free
Harry Potter Walking Tour: Free/Tip Based

2 Nights in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is one of the most charming cities in Europe. Cobbled streets, bagpipe music, and a castle on the hill make for the perfect fairytale experience.

Budget Hotel: Premiere Inn Edinburgh City Center from $307

Mid-Range Hotel: Hilton Edinburgh Carlton from $693

High-End Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel from $962

Activity Suggestions:

Edinburgh Castle Tour: $57
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions: $116
Edinburgh Free Tour with A World Famous Dog: Free/Tip Based
Royal Mile Walk: Free

2 Nights in Dublin, Ireland

Add a third country to your trip by visiting Dublin! This city has a completely different feel to it than either London or Edinburgh, but is no less enchanting. You'll visit landmarks such as the Statue of Molly Malone, Ha-penny Bridge, and Dublin Castle.

Budget Hotel: Premier Inn Dublin City Center from $245

Mid-Range Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin from $608

High-End Hotel: The Davenport from $1015

Activity Suggestions:

Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus: $111
The Little Museum of Dublin: $78
Ha'penny Bridge: Free
Molly Malone Statue: Free

Example Flight

*Based on 4 people traveling with one carry-on and one checked bag each. Update the search to fit your family's age and baggage requirements once you click through.

Totals:

Budget Trip: $3,249 (hotel, food, and activities) + $2215 (flights) = $5,464

Mid-Range Trip: $4,269 (hotel, food, and activities) + $2215 (flights) = $6,484

High-End Trip: $5,320 (hotel, food, and activities) + $2215 (flights) = $7,535

*Food budget is calculated the same for each style of trip. See breakdown below.

Daily Food Budget:
Breakfast: $15 per person
Lunch: $15 per person
Dinner: $25 per person
Total for 7 Days: $1,540

Conclusion

We tried to hit the budget of the Disney trip without having flights added on, but we had so much budget left over that we added them in. In mid and high-range categories, we're still at only half the budget of their corresponding Disney trip.

Hopefully this gives you some perspective on how much you can see for the cost of an Orlando Theme Park trip. You could double the length of your trip away and still spend the same amount! Or, you could add on extra special experiences, upgrade your flights, or upgrade your hotel. Our favorite option would be to save the money and do another vacation! The budget remaining would go a long way in the Carribbean, Southeast Asia, Europe, or South America.

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