3. Grab your phone

You can try to curb unnecessary spending in order to save up money for a trip, but of course you can't just stop shopping completely. Luckily, there are apps out there that will actually earn you cash and gift cards just for buying groceries and other essentials. Ebates gives you a percentage of cash back with every purchase, and Receipt Pal allows you to upload receipts and receive points for them that you can then use for gift cards to sites such as Restaurant.com and Amazon. Receipt Hog functions like Receipt Pal, but this app can earn you cash or Amazon gift cards (and you can even use the same receipts on both apps). Ibotta gives you cash rebates on any brand of grocery staples, and apps similar to it include Checkout 51 and Mobisave. Why not try a few of these apps (or similar ones) and see how much you can earn?   

4. Create a personal savings plan...and stick to it! 

Saving money can be a challenge, but it can also be fun. By saving a set amount every week, such as 50 cents the first week and 50 more cents each of the following weeks (ending with a $51.50 savings on the 52nd week), you'll save a whopping $1,352 in a year's time. If you double the amount and save an additional $1 per week, you'll end up with $2,704, which can pay for plenty of turkey legs and Dole Whips. You can look for worksheets that spell out exactly how much to save (and show you what the amount is adding up to every week) on Pinterest and other websites. One even shows you a way to save $5,000 in a year by saving a varying amount each week. It's a way to save that feels more like a game — you'll likely not notice the money missing from your usual budget and you'll probably see that it's fun to watch the funds accumulate!

5. Grab a Disney Premier Visa

If you don't already have a Disney Premier Visa Card, you might want to get one. Not only can you earn a $200 statement credit when you spend $500 with the card in the first three months, but the guests who use the card to pay bills every month (and pay off the bill) can earn cash back reward dollars that can be used toward tickets, resort stays and even airfare. And best of all you can pay less during your stay, as Visa cardholders also enjoy discounts on select Disney merchandise, dining and vacation packages.

Just remember that there's no need to go into debt in order to go to Walt Disney World. Even if you take advantage of a credit card offer, paying off the cards each month and only using them when necessary can help you get to your Disney vacation goal. And you'll likely have a much better vacation when you know there won't be a pile of bills waiting when you return! Have you tried any other ways to save money for Disney trips? Leave your tips in the comments below!