I've been a Disney World travel planner for 11 years. Here are 12 things I never buy in the parks.

Jennifer GreeneAug 20, 2023, 20:13 IST

I've been going to Disney World for decades, so I've learned what purchases to skip.Jennifer Greene

I have been visiting Disney World for 30 years and planning vacations there for 11 years.
I always give my clients a list of "items not to buy" before they leave for the parks.

I have been visiting Disney World for 30 years and planning trips with MEI Travel for 11 years. There are plenty of pricey park purchases that you can bring from home or find a local Walmart or Publix before your vacation.

Here are 12 things I never buy at Disney World.

I wouldn't spend money on single-use bottles of water.

You can get free cups of water or bring your own water bottle.Jennifer Greene

Batteries are usually much more expensive in the parks.

I test my batteries at home before leaving for Disney World.Jennifer Greene

The Disney autograph books are cute, but they're not worth it.

You can get the characters to sign any old notebook.Jennifer Greene

I always buy my hand sanitizer ahead of time.

The small things of hand sanitizer can cost $12.Jennifer Greene

There's nothing magical about the balloons.

Balloons just aren't a practical souvenir.Jennifer Greene

You can get a funnel cake somewhere else.

There isn't anything special about the funnel cakes at Disney World.Jennifer Greene

The novelty cupcakes may look pretty, but there are better treats at Disney.

After trying a few cupcakes at Disney World, they all pretty much taste the same.Jennifer Greene

Don't forget to pack your sunglasses from home.

The sunglasses options in the parks can be pricey.Jennifer Greene

I can find cheaper sunscreen outside of the parks.

I know I'm going to need sunscreen every time I visit Disney World.Jennifer Greene

I don't think the misting fans work well enough for their price.

The fans aren't worth $22.Jennifer Greene

Pick up a cheaper cooling towel on your way to Disney World.

Cooling towels can be a lifesaver at Disney World, but the branded ones are expensive.Jennifer Greene

You can bring your own snacks into the parks.

I like to buy snacks at a local grocery store and save my money for meals.Jennifer Greene

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