Before you laugh, consider that the five-day park hopper would save a family of four a total of $48. That's nearly the cost of a one-day admission.

The five-day passes also include two visits to Blizzard Beach water park, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park or Downtown Disney Pleasure Island.

Six- and seven-day passes are also available.

Then there is an "Ultimate" ticket that provides unlimited access to everything Walt Disney World offers, but there's a catch: you must stay in a Disney resort on the property.

Many budget travelers prefer to stay off the Disney property, where they believe better prices abound. Weigh the costs carefully.

If the advance purchase option is of interest, you can order tickets at the Walt Disney World Web site, on the phone at 407-W-DISNEY, at participating Disney Stores, or through your travel agent.