{"id":52573,"date":"2017-05-09T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=52573"},"modified":"2017-08-25T21:37:22","modified_gmt":"2017-08-26T01:37:22","slug":"tips-to-rundisney-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/tips-to-rundisney-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to runDisney On a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have run many runDisney races; if you have run a runDisney race, you know that they are not inexpensive. \u00a0In addition to purchasing a race bib or a challenge bib, your overall race expenses involve a night or several nights away from home. \u00a0My first race was the Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013. \u00a0I brought my husband and kids with me for this race and we stayed on property at Saratoga Springs<\/a>. \u00a0At that time we had an Annual Pass<\/a> so we could use this trip along with our future Spring vacation trip on that pass.<\/p>\n

However, after that race, I got bit by the runDisney bug and HAD to find another race to run. \u00a0The following month, registration opened for the Inaugural Dumbo Double Dare. \u00a0I jumped on board to register for that race. \u00a0But then I had to find a flight, a hotel and a rental car for a trip to California. \u00a0I thankfully had enough points on a credit card to use for the flight. \u00a0I found a special rate for a rental car and the hotel I chose was a little further off site and it was inexpensive.<\/p>\n

Now, I have a Southwest credit card so I can use my points for upcoming races. \u00a0I am part of the Emerald Club with National Rental cars so I have a great rate for car rental; and when I book my hotel I use AAA.<\/p>\n

When I do the Dopey Challenge, or any races during the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend<\/a> in January, my husband, two kids and my parents travel with me and we stay off site due to this resort having two and three bedroom suites with full kitchen, living room, two full bathrooms and washer and dryer. \u00a0It’s perfect for a large group and for a race weekend.\u00a0 We also purchase our food online with Amazon Prime Now and have it delivered directly to our room. \u00a0This service does include cold food items.<\/p>\n

When I am participating in other race weekends such as Princess<\/a>, Dumbo<\/a> or Wine and Dine<\/a>, I travel alone. \u00a0I book a hotel off property for a lot less money. \u00a0I usually don’t need a park pass because I can visit Disney Springs, attend meetups with the various race groups I am a part of, and I also enjoy resort hopping. \u00a0Traveling alone also saves on money for meals, since I only have to worry about feeding myself. \u00a0I can pick something up at Earl of Sandwich, join a group for breakfast after one of the races, or even just go to a restaurant outside of Disney property. \u00a0I’m not picky when it comes to race weekend meals.<\/p>\n

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One thing I do on an almost daily basis is check Southwest.com for the flights. \u00a0I keep an eye on the cost as soon as the block of dates open from the airline and purchase the ticket while they are still low. \u00a0However, there are times that the price may drop just weeks before the race. \u00a0I have been able to snag a decent price just two weeks prior to a race!<\/p>\n

The key points for doing runDisney on a budget is to know the area you want to stay (off site is cheaper), watch the flights and purchase them early if possible, and check discounts for cheaper car rental<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another good point to keep in mind is if you are part of the military or retired military. \u00a0You can stay at Shades of Green and purchase military priced park passes which are highly discounted.<\/p>\n

If you are very thrifty and no frills for these race trips then you can afford to do more of them and meet lots of great people, too! \u00a0I made a lot of new friends by traveling for races alone and hooking up with people before or after the races.<\/p>\n

What are your best tips for saving money during a runDisney race weekend? Share yours in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

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