I've been going to Disney World for over 20 years. Here are my 12 best tips for visiting on a budget.

I've been visiting Disney parks for many years, and I've learned a few tricks for visiting them on a tighter budget.

Timothy Moore

Disney has always been a big part of my family's life — it even led me to a role editing for WDW Magazine for several years.I've gone on plenty of solo adult trips to the parks in the name of research, and I've learned a thing or two about saving money while traveling — yes, it is possible to do Disney on a budget.Here are the top ways I stretch my dollar and maximize my time to get the most out of every trip to Disney World.

I plan all of my trips with crowd calendars.

I often try to visit Disney World when crowds should be lowest.