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Disneyland
Sample Budget
Cards 5 - 6: 60,000+ Southwest Rapid Rewards points plus $10/ticket fees.
- 40
Round trip transfers from John Wayne Airport to hotel.
- 70
Cards 1 - 4: 180,000 Hilton HHonors points for six (6) nights free. Arrive Monday depart Saturday to maximize free dinner benefit Mon. - Thurs.
0
4-day hotel shuttle or ART bus transfers between hotel and Disneyland.
- 44
2 adult & 2 child 4-day 1-park/day tickets. Enjoy Disneyland or California Adventure park daily Tuesday - Friday. Apply travel credit below (see Tips).
- 940
Food & Meals
Free breakfast daily and free dinner Monday - Thursday at Homewood Suites by Hilton. Additional snacks in room.
- 10
Lunches in Park
Counter lunches in park Tues. - Fri.
- 160
Premium Character Dining
Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration or Goofy's Kitchen dinner Friday.
- 134
Travel Credit
Cards 7 - 8: book Disneyland tickets through travel agent and apply travel credit.
+ 800
Disney Gift Cards
Cards 11 - 12: Use towards lunch in park.
+ 100
Cash Back
Cards 9 - 10, 13 - 14: Use for remaining expenses above.
+ 500