Is Disney World Worth the Money?

If you are asking yourself the question, "Is Disney World really worth the money I will spend taking my family on this vacation?", please consider this post thoughtfully and seriously for the sake of your family.

If you have never been to Disney World, it is entirely unfair for you to have the opinion that Disney World is way too expensive or just for kids.

Disney World is an experience like none other. This is my family vacation every year. We have tried other things in the past-- visiting other locations all over America from Atlanta to Denver to Columbus, etc. We've gone to see mountains and visit zoos and museums and beaches, but we have found that everything always leaves us with the feeling of man, that just didn't compare to Disney. Once you've been to Disney World (if you do it right), every other vacation is just broken.

Disney World is not just a bunch of rides: this place has it all. You want to go to the beach or visit the most incredible spa? You want to golf on the finest golf course? Stay in the most incredible hotel? Lay out by incredible pools? You want to play mini golf? ride thrill rides? little kid rides? have theater experiences? See a circus? See broadway-style musicals? go on a safari? eat fine dining? rent a boat and see fireworks? have a dolphin experience? And the list goes on. 

Disney World is all vacations in one. You just have to do some research and planning before you go, so that you can make the most of your experience as you are doing right now. If you don't know what all Disney has to offer, then you are going to miss out on a whole lot. Don't just buy tickets to the parks. Experience a Disney World vacation in full. There is so much more than just park tickets. (I recommend getting The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World in the most current year. You can get it for $20 or less from Amazon.com. You can also call Walt Disney World at 407-939-7675 and talk to a travel planner for free).

Vacations are so important in our family. The kids aren't going to remember the nice furniture or the new car. But they are going to remember the time they spent each year on their family vacations together. There have been years that we had to choose between a new living room suit or a vacation to Disney World. Guess what we chose? Disney. We even did this before we had children. 

Memories are priceless. The joy you get from spending a week leaving the world behind in the greatest place on Earth with no place to be except where you want to be. Eating the finest food in restaurants that offer incredible dining experiences. If you have to sacrifice an expensive extra in your life, don't let it be your vacation. Don't get the hardwood floor just because you don't like your carpet if it means you won't be able to go on vacation. When you are 55 and your kids are grown, you are going to wonder why that flooring was so much more important to you than giving your kids the trip to Disney World.

If you can't go every year, at least take your kids a few times. It's more than worth the money for you and them to have this truly magical experience. If you can't go every year, wait until they will remember it to take them. I've heard so many people say, "Yea, I went when I was like 5, but I can't remember it." You owe it to your kids to let them experience this place as at least one of your family vacations.

Is Disney World worth the money? It's more than worth it.