The "happiest place on earth" is a top destination on many families' bucket lists. If you plan ahead, this magical, unforgettable experience doesn't have to put a large dent in your budget. Here are some tried-and-true tips for saving money while enjoying your Disneyland experience.
迪士尼乐园被誉为“地球上最快乐的地方”,许多家庭都将它列为一家人最想去的首选目的地。如果你预先安排周全,在迪士尼乐园的魔幻之旅就能既让你永生难忘、又不会狠狠诈你一笔。下面几条小贴士都是经过试炼的经验总结,能让你在享受迪士尼之旅的同时节省支出。
1. Come Prepared
有备而来
Plan ahead so that you don't have to purchase a necessity at Disneyland that you could have brought from home. For example, check the weather so that you don't need to buy a rain poncho or umbrella.
如果你预先考虑周全,就不用在迪士尼乐园里购买那些你本可以从家里带来的生活必需品。比如,事先查查天气预报,你就不用买雨披或雨伞了。
2. Buy Souvenirs in Advance
预先买好纪念品
Disney has infiltrated practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery store to department stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive retailers than at Disneyland.
迪士尼的品牌已经渗透到几乎所有行业,因而你随处都可以买到迪士尼品牌的纪念品,从沃尔玛到塔吉特,再到你家附近的杂货店、百货公司以及亚马逊购物网。这些地方零售的迪士尼纪念品比迪士尼乐园便宜得多,如果你在出发之前买好这些东西,就能省下一大笔钱。
3. Make an Autograph Book
制作一本签名簿
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park's 60th anniversary edition.Other options can get the job done for under $5. For example, you can buy a small, generic photo album; cute memo pads or notebooks.
对于那些迪士尼乐园的铁杆粉丝来说,签名簿是必不可少的东西,这是一种有形的纪念,能带回家收藏起来。这类签名簿在迪士尼专卖店里出售的价格从7.95美元到19.95美元不等,在迪士尼乐园里,一本最新、最精美的签名簿可以卖到30美元(例如迪士尼乐园的60周年纪念特别版签名簿)。但你还有另一种选择,只需要花费不到5美元。比如,你可以在附近的文具店买一本小小的随便什么牌子的相册、可爱的便签簿或者笔记本。
4. Use a Shuttle Service or Carpool
乘坐班车或者同别人一起拼车
Disneyland charges $17 a day to park in one of their parking lots or structures. Most nearby hotels offershuttle services, often even for free. If you are not staying at a nearby hotel and need to park at Disneyland, then try to carpool.
在迪士尼乐园的停车场或可停车的园区里停车需要收取17美元/天的停车费。而园区附近大多数的旅店都有班车,许多甚至是免费的。如果你并不住在附近的旅店,又需要在迪士尼乐园停车,你可以试着和别人一起拼车。
5. Bring Your Own Stroller/Wheelchair
自带婴儿推车或轮椅
If you are planning on using a stroller or wheelchair, plan ahead. You can rent a single stroller at the park for $15 a day. No double strollers are available, but you can rent two strollers for a discounted price of $25 a day.
如果你要用婴儿推车或者轮椅,最好早早做好准备,在迪士尼乐园里租一辆单人婴儿车的价格是一天15美元。园里没有双人婴儿车,不过你可以同时租两辆,打折价为25美元一天。
6. Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
在到达前吃好早餐
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks. You can save quite a bit of money by eating breakfast before you go to the park.
如果你在迪士尼乐园里吃早餐,你会发现早餐的价格和中餐、晚餐一样贵。如果你在抵达之前吃好早饭,你就能省下许多钱。
If your hotel has a fridge, buy milk and cereal or other easily prepared breakfast items the night before so that you're ready to go in the morning or take advantage of the hotel's free breakfast. If you want to eat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids' menu, such as McDonald's which is close to the park.
如果你居住的旅店提供冰箱,你可以在出发前一晚买好牛奶、燕麦等容易准备的早餐原料,以便第二天早早出发;或者你可以享受旅店里的免费早餐。如果你打算下馆子,你可以在园区附近的餐馆吃早餐,那里价格便宜,而且有专门的儿童套餐(例如麦当劳,位置离园区很近)。
7. Bring Your Own Food and Drinks
自带食物和饮料
While Disney's official policy says it does not allow outside food or drinks, Disneyland does allow most food items. Take snacks for throughout the day or pack a lunch to enjoy in the picnic area just outside the main entrance of the park.
迪士尼乐园的官方规定是不允许游客自带外食,尽管如此,大多数的食品是可以带入园区的。准备点零食,这样逛完整个园区都不怕肚子饿了,或者带上午餐,可以在主干道旁边的野餐区享用。
8. Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
利用对特殊人群的价格优惠
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college students, credit unions, corporate and government groups, teachers, and youth groups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets. Discounts are offered inside the park.
迪士尼乐园对很多人群有价格优惠政策,比如现役军人、大学生、 信用社成员、公司或政府团体、教师和青年团队。如果你觉得自己属于享受价格优惠的特殊个人或团体,你可以打电话去订票。在园区内也可以办理折扣价。
9. Arrange Your Trip Around the Off-Season Times
将你的行期定在旅游淡季
Lots of things, from airfare to souvenirs, can get more expensive during Disneyland's busier times of the year. To make the most of your money, plan your trip during the park's off-season. The months of September through March -- excluding December -- are not as crowded at the parks, and even hotels can be less expensive during these months.
在一年之中迪士尼乐园的游园旺季,机票、纪念品等许多东西的价格会上涨。为了能最合理的消费,可以将行期定在游园的淡季。从9月到来年3月(包括12月),园内的游客都比较少,在这几个月份里就连周边的旅馆房价都会较为便宜。
10. Look Out for Special Offers and Coupons
关注特价优惠和代金券
Disneyland will usually offer special discounts during its off-season to promote business. These tickets can have substantial discounts, and although they are sold during the off-season, are usually good for one calendar year.
在游园淡季里,迪士尼乐园经常推出特价优惠活动以刺激需求。这时票价往往相当优惠,而且,虽然是在游园淡季出售的,却是全年有效的哟。
11. Get a Disney Visa Card
申请一张迪士尼信用卡
Disney offers Visa credit cards that come with extra perks and benefits. You earn rewards on everything you buy. These rewards can be used on everything Disney, including DVDs, movie tickets, toys, costumes and Disneyland travel.
迪士尼乐园提供的信用卡带有各种特权和优惠。任何消费都能获得奖励。购买任何迪士尼品牌的东西都能获得奖励,包括迪士尼DVD、电影票、玩具、化妆品和游园票等等。
12. Take Your Kids Before Age 3
在孩子3岁前带他们去
Kids 3 years old and under get into the Disney theme parks completely free. If you can plan your trip while your kids are still under 3, you can save a large sum of money. Some parents worry about spending a lot of money on a trip their children will not remember, but kids as young as 1 year old will love their Disney experience even if they might not remember it.
3岁以下的幼儿去迪士尼乐园游玩是完全免费的。如果你在孩子还没满3岁的时候就启程带他们去玩,你会省下一大笔钱。有些家长担心孩子太小,花了一大笔钱,孩子却没有留下记忆。可是,即使是1岁的小宝宝也会享受在迪士尼乐园游玩的经历,即使他们不会记住这次游园经历。
13. Invest in an Annual Disneyland Passport
攒钱买张迪士尼全年入场券
All annual passports allow park-hopper access and offer discounts on merchandise. Keep your pass on you everywhere you go near Disneyland and ask if cardholders get discounts.
全年入场券让你可以同时在两个主题乐园里游玩,还提供购物优惠。在迪士尼乐园周边地区记得随身携带这张入场券,买东西的时候问问持这种入场券是否可以享受优惠。
14. Check Into Hotel Packages or Book Through an Agency
享受旅店的游园套餐或者通过旅行社订票
It is worthwhile to look into package deals cause many hotels offer deals that include things like breakfast, a shuttle pass, free internet and other discounts. It is also possible to get lower rates through a travel agency.
许多旅店提供迪士尼游园套餐,包括早餐、班车车票、免费网络和各种消费折扣,这种旅游套餐值得拥有。通过旅行社订票有时也可以享受较低的票价。