Disney World Budget Worksheet
Free and printable. Set a number for each category before you book, then jot down what you actually spend each day. Families who track it usually spend less.
Disney World Budget Worksheet
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Trip dates:
Resort:
Who's going:
1. The plan
"Typical" is a family of 4, 5 nights at a Moderate resort off-peak, from Disney's 2027 prices, announced April 2026. Use it as a sanity check, not a target.
| Category | Typical | My budget | Actually spent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resort | $1,795 | ||
| Park tickets | $2,895 | ||
| Dining | $1,680 | ||
| Lightning Lane | $624 | ||
| Snacks and extras | $600 | ||
| Tax | $455 | ||
| Flights or gas | |||
| Souvenirs | |||
| Other | |||
| Total | $8,048 |
2. Daily spending log
Food, snacks and souvenirs are where trips drift over budget. Thirty seconds at the end of each day keeps it honest.
| Day | Park | Meals | Snacks | Souvenirs | Other | Day total |
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3. Easy money savers to check off
- Bring refillable water bottles (free ice water at any quick-service counter)
- Pack breakfast for the room instead of eating out every morning
- Set a souvenir amount per kid before you arrive
- Only buy Lightning Lane on your busiest park days
- Share table-service entrees; portions are big
Want the "Typical" column for your exact trip?
Run your dates and group through the free calculator, or browse costs by family size.