I worked at Disney World and still visit weekly. Here are 8 things I'm not buying at the parks right now.

Kayleigh PriceJun 22, 2024, 03:50 IST

I used to work a Disney World in Florida. Kayleigh Price

I worked at Disney World for several years, and now I visit the theme parks once a week.
Over the years, I've learned not to buy Genie+ or dessert party tickets at the parks.

As an Orlando local and former Disney World employee, I visit the parks at least once a week.

But without the free admission and plentiful discounts that came with my employee status, visiting has become incredibly expensive. According to FinanceBuzz, concession prices alone have gone up by 61% since 2014.

Like many people, I've had to cut down on my spending over the years. Here are eight things I'm no longer buying at Disney World.

Spirit jerseys should be left in the 2010s.

The long-sleeve spirit jerseys are wildly expensive. OLGA THOMPSON/Walt Disney World

I don't need any more Mickey ears.

The parks release new Minnie and Mickey ears every year. Carly Terzigni

Genie+ isn't worth it for me.

I visit so often that I don't mind waiting in a few lines. Kent Phillips/Walt Disney World

The ice-cream bars aren't a good value.

I used to always order the simple Mickey ice-cream bars. Jill Robbins

I avoid the Loungefly section of the gift shops.

There are Loungefly bags themed after rides like It's a Small World.Fiona Clair

I worked at the dessert parties, so I don't feel the need to buy the extra ticket.

I don't need to pay over $100 to get a good spot for the fireworks. Walt Disney World

The annual Christmas party has gotten too expensive for me.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is held at Magic Kingdom each year. Harrison Cooney/Walt Disney World

I can get something better than chicken nuggets.

Standard theme-park chicken tenders aren't worth it, in my opinion. Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock

I took a 30-hour train from New York to Miami, and the motion sickness and terrible sleep were too much for me

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