From park tickets and hotel stays, to the cost of food and trips to the gift shops, it all adds up during a visit to a Disney resort.
But some savvy fans have found a way to help each other save money.
Disney-goers are gathering on social media to share their unused items and other trinkets they would otherwise throw away.
Facebook groups for specific Disney hotels have formed, according to The Washington Post.
Inside, holidaymakers are reportedly offering snacks, popcorn buckets that get discounted refills, and rain ponchos to others about to start their trip.
Many see it as a method of spreading the Disney magic, just like the company brands itself.
Some have even gone as far as purchasing meals for others with their prepaid options.
Kelsey Rush-Walko, 33, enjoys sharing the magic with other Disney fans.
Disney-goers are gathering on social media to share their unused items and other trinkets they would otherwise throw away
During a stay at the Pop Century hotel, the mother-of-two hung items up on her hotel room’s front door, including Mickey Mouse ears and other trinkets, for people to take.
She told the publication: ‘Anytime you can help somebody save money is a vibe.’
At the end of her stay, the Disney fan also left a bag of items, which she couldn’t take back home with her, outside of her room, and put it on Facebook for others to see.
She even used up leftover meals on her dining plan to help buy another family’s lunch.
Pushchairs are a vital item families often rely on, and Disney fans have even found a way to share them around.
Rosie Garcia, 32, managed to take advantage of this with the help of her mother, Ana, during a huge family trip to the Art of Animation hotel.
Her six-year-old son had hurt his ankle and the pair found a pushchair online to borrow for the holiday.
Kirsten Andrade, director of Favorite Grampy Travels, explained how some groups have calendars to help organise passing on items between guests.
At the end of her stay, the Disney fan also left a bag of items, which she couldn’t take back home with her, outside of her room, and put it on Facebook for others to see
She told the Washington Post how her company covers various groups for theme parks like Disney.
‘It’s kind of like a secret club that you definitely want to be a part of,’ Kirsten said.
‘It just becomes the culture to be able to share and to pass the magic on.’
It comes as Disney recently increased the ticket prices for two of its biggest theme parks in America.
The prices for Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim were put up on October 8 as part of the company’s annual increase.
Now, Mickey Mouse fans wanting to purchase a one-day ticket for either of the parks will have to pay more than $199 (£148.50) during peak periods.
Meanwhile, a ticket to visit Orlando’s park between Christmas and New Year will be $209 (£156), a 5 per cent increase, according to Variety.
Many see it as a method of spreading the Disney magic, just like the company brands itself
Those wanting to visit Disneyland Resort during the same festive period could be charged $224 (£167), which is an 8.7 per cent increase.
A Disney official insisted the company was still committed to ‘creating magical experiences’.
They told the Daily Mail: ‘Disney Parks offer a full day of experiences each day, with ticket, hotel, and dining options designed to suit a wide range of needs and budgets for all who visit.
‘Our commitment to creating magical experiences for everyone remains at the heart of what we do — and that will never change.’
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