How much spending money do you REALLY need for Orlando?

Based on a UK family staying in a villa for 14 nights. This is of course subjective, and will totally depend on your individual circumstances and preferences.

1. Food & Drinks - £700 - £1,400. Mix of self-catering and meals out. Typical costs:

Breakfast in villa: £10-£15 per day

Lunch/snacks: £15-£35 per day

Dinner out: £60-£120 + / Park quick service meal: £45-80 / Sit down restaurant: £90-£150+

Realistic spend: Budget conscious: £50-70 per day / Comfortable: £90-£130 per day / No Limits: £150+ per day.

2. Park Spending - £300-£900. The category families underestimate.

Includes: Snacks/drinks, ice creams, character treats, popcorn buckets, lightening lane/express passes, "can i have this?" purchases.

Average: £20-£60 per day extra

3. Fuel/Transport/Parking - £150-£350.

Includes: Petrol / Tolls / Parking / Occasional Uber's if needed.

4. Souvenirs - £150 - £500 +. The Wildcard Budget.

Realistic Guide: Younger kids £50-£100 each / Disney & Universal Merch Lovers £150-£300 + each disappears fast.

5. Extras / Days Out / Shopping - £100-£500.

Things like: Mini golf / outlet shopping / waterparks / character dining / extra experiences.

So...how much spending money do you really need?

Budget conscious: £1,500 - £2,000 - self catering, fewer meals out, limited shopping.

Comfortable: £2,500 - £3,500 "enjoy ourselves" budget. This is where most UK families sit.

"We're on holiday": £4,000 - £5,000 - lots of eating out, shopping, extras.

Realistic recommendation- For a 14 night Orlando holiday, we would suggest to most UK families around £3,000 for a family of 4. Enough to enjoy yourselves without watching every purchase.

Whatever your budget, you will make it work and have the most amazing time!