The Disney World Resort includes four different parks, as well as two water parks. With all of these different choices, you'll need to be sure of exactly what you're buying when you purchase your tickets. The following explanations may be of help:   The Magic Your Way Base Ticket: This is the standard, cheapest option. This ticket type allows you entry into one of the four theme parks per day (water parks not included). With this ticket, you can leave the park and return on the same day, but you must go back to the same park.  The Park Hopper: This option adds a premium to the cost of your ticket, but allows you to go back and forth between the different theme parks each day.  The Water Park Fun & More: This option gives you access to the Disney water parks, as well as other entertainment such as Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and miniature golf courses. The number of entries to these parks that you can make depends on the length of your ticket. For example, a 1-day ticket gives you two entries, while a 5-day ticket gives you five.  The No Expiration: This option means that your tickets do not expire, so if you have extra days on your ticket that you do not use, you can come back at some point in the future and use them. Normally, these tickets expire 14 days after they are first used. If you're seeking the cheapest option, you definitely want to choose the Base Ticket. If you do this, you will only be able to enter one of the parks each day, so it is important to plan in advance so that you can see everything you want to see during your trip. Spend some time researching the different parks and plan your trip based on the preferences of the different members of your group. Note that you can upgrade your tickets at any time during your stay, but you will be charged extra. The per day cost of your ticket decreases sharply the longer you stay. The greatest savings occurs with the 4-day ticket, which costs only $14 more than the 3-day ticket. Buying the 4-day ticket is a great way to get a whole extra day out of your trip without adding much in park admission costs. Some websites offer tickets at a slightly discounted rate from the Disney website. If you buy tickets on a site other than the Disney site, make sure that they are the correct tickets that you mean to buy, and that they are indeed cheaper than the ones available through Disney. However, do not purchase pre-bought tickets off of websites such as Craigslist.com, as these won’t work when you try to enter the park; the information on the ticket must match your personal ID info.  You can receive a discount on your ticket if you are a Florida resident. There are several special programs that allow you to volunteer for a day at a local community center, in exchange for a free basic ticket into the park. Do a bit of research to see if you qualify.

Summary: Understand the different options for Disney park tickets. Plan your activities. Stay longer to reduce the cost per day. Look for discounted tickets online.


In order to make your dorm room feel more like a small home and less like a large closet, you can lay a rug down. Place the rug either in front of your door or else in the middle of the dorm floor. A large, colorful rug will draw the eye of any visitors. You can also complement the room’s overall color scheme with this rug. If you’re planning to decorate your dorm room frugally, you can find online instructions for various ways to make your own rug. Pick up bedding supplies in a color or pattern that will complement the general color theme of your dorm room. In order to be well prepared for a year in a dorm, plan to purchase: one or two quilts or comforters, one or two comfortable sleeping pillows, a handful of decorative pillows (if desired), a sheet set (containing pillowcases, a top sheet, and a fitted sheet), and a zippered mattress protector. Before you begin shopping for dorm bedding, make sure that you confirm the bed size and length with the housing department. Most dorm beds are twin sized, and either standard or extra long. In addition to taking up floor space and serving as a practical decoration, as the desk will give you room to study and provide space to put your books and other personal possessions. You can purchase a desk and bring it with you to your university. Alternatively, your university may provide you with a standard wooden desk. This is another opportunity to communicate and cooperate with your roommate: you’ll both need to decide whose desk will be placed where. Storage space can be tight in a dorm, and added shelving will give you space to store small items like textbooks, school supplies, and candles. You’ll also be able to display small decorations on shelves: plants, standing framed pictures, decorative lamps, and other personal effects. If you’d rather add storage space in a less invasive way, shop for a hanging shoe holder (which will fit neatly in a closet) and a hanging basket to hold your shower and bathroom supplies.
Summary: Place a colorful rug on your dorm floor. Buy plenty of dorm room bedding. Add a small desk to the room. Put up a little shelving.