This Disney World Ticket Option Offers More Days Of Fun Outside Of The Theme Parks

Spending five days in a row at Disney World sounds like an ideal plan while booking a trip, but at the end of those five days, you may end up feeling like a sunburned zombie (with a couple of new souvenirs, of course). Luckily, Disney insiders know some tips and hacks and have nailed down the perfect balance of "in vs. out of park" time, which can end up saving you some money on ticket prices in the process. The trick is simple: Buy fewer day passes than your total vacation. This might seem counterintuitive, right? Don't worry, there's a good explanation.

Going to Disney theme parks every day can be exhausting (especially if you have children), not to mention expensive. And there are lots of non-theme park activities that can be just as magical. As an example, you can book five days at a hotel, and then purchase three theme park tickets. On your non-park days, you can explore the best things to do at Disney World without going to a theme park. One highlight is the waterparks. Disney waterparks like Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are not categorized as "theme parks," which means you can visit without using one of your theme park tickets. This simple planning strategy can be a complete game changer, allowing you and your fellow vacationers more flexibility within your trip. This is especially useful for families looking to mitigate some of that exhaustion for the little ones.

At Disney World, there are four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. But there is so much more outside of these. With the waterpark and sports ticket option, you can hit Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach waterparks. Catch waves in the Surf Pool, conquer Summit Plummit, and take a whitewater raft on Miss Adventure Falls. The water park and sports option also includes access to two mini-golf courses: Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland. These activities will keep the kids busy, but don't have to take up your whole day.

If you didn't opt for the waterpark and sports option, don't worry. There's still plenty for you to do. If you are staying at a Disney hotel, most offer their own miniature waterparks as hotel pools. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping at the endless stores in Disney Springs. You can pick out some souvenirs without the pressure of being in the park and eat at the first theme park restaurant to earn a Michelin star. For a smaller but still worthwhile entertainment district, you can visit Disney's BoardWalk for a quieter dinner experience. It seems as though giving yourself an extra day or two on your trip to Disney can unlock an entirely new trip itinerary for you and your family.