Hi Katelyn,
How exciting that you are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort. January is a great time to visit, with low crowds as most children are back in school, and with great weather to enjoy.
I am all for stretching my Disney Dollars so here are some of my tips. First, Mickey wants to help our budgets, so he has some incredible
Special Offers almost all year round. Keep an eye for winter offers hopefully later in the summer, or beginning of the fall.
Staying at a Disney Resort has many
benefits, for example, complimentary transfers between Orlando International Airport and your hotel with
Disney's Magical Express, and
Extra Magic Hours for more time to play. You get free standard
Parking everywhere, but you do not need a car, since you can use the complimentary
Resort Transportation. You also have the option to add a
Dining Plan, letting you prepay for your meals, when you book a
Magic Your Way Vacation Package. One less thing to worry about!
One last tip: places like Costco or Sam's Club sell
Disney Gift Cards at a discount. These are good throughout the Resort for dining, merchandise or even your vacation. Happy planning!
Ricardo.