Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes it can also seem like the Most Expensive Place on Earth! The key word being “sometimes.” 

Looks expensive

Just because certain restaurants might cost as much as your mortgage and certain “petit” cakes have not so petit price tags, that doesn’t mean you can’t still find SERIOUS Disney deals out there — some as low as $1! Don’t believe us? Read on!

The notion of being to able to buy something for $1 at Disney World may seem like a cruel April Fool’s joke, but it’s true! 

These are NOT a dollar 🙂

While a VAST majority of snacks and merch still cost considerably more than a buck, there are still plenty of budget-friendly items you can get on the CHEAP! In addition to periodic online deals, like this $1 Disney plush, here are 6 other Disney items you can get for the low cost of a DOLLAR. 

Cheesy Snack Upgrade

One surefire way to level up your snack game in Disney World? Adding Plastic Cheese, of course! 

We LOVE this stuff

Let’s face it: practically EVERYTHING gets better with ooey-gooey cheese. Especially when said cheese costs a scant $1! 

Dipping French Fry in Plastic Cheese!

We’ve seen this deal at Backlot Express with French Fries, but you never know where else you might be able to order it in the parks! You’ll find a cheesy white queso over at La Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion for only 75 cents (!!) as well! So the next time you’re looking to liven up your spuds, don’t shy away from the $1 (or less!) Plastic Cheese upgrade. 

Check out the best dollar you’ll spend in Disney World here!

Cups. Of. Frosting. 

Speaking of game-changing dips, we’d be remiss not to mention one of the greatest dessert dips in the history of Disney World: the cups of frosting from Gideon’s Bakehouse!

Gideon’s Cup of Frosting

Okay okay, so the buttercream frosting cups are technically a wee bit more than $1, clocking in at $1.50, but if we’re rounding down it totally counts, right? (Yeah, it’s a stretch. But a buck fifty ain’t bad, y’all.)

Peanut Butter Buttercream Dip

Especially when you consider the AMOUNT of frosting you get in these little tubs (perfect for cooking-dipping!), this seems like an incredible, unique bargain from one of Disney World’s most popular snack stops! 

Check out these frosting tubs in action here!

Donut-ify Your Sandwich

We’re pleased to report that all it costs to SERIOUSLY upgrade your snack life in Disney World is a measly $1! Just like the Plastic Cheese trick, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs lets you elevate your sandwich for just a buck! 

Donut > Bread

So how does it work? Just order any of the shop’s savory sandwiches, like the burger or the grilled cheese, and swap out the bread or bun for a glazed DONUT for just $1 more! 

Just look at this beauty

Does a sugary fresh donut make good sandwich bread? Yes. Yes, it does. It’s works so much better than you could ever dream! Fair warning: you may never be able to return to “regular” sandwiches again…but it’ll be worth it. 

Check out the cheesy bacony donuty deliciousness here!

Refills in Disneyland

One of the sneakiest ways most folks wind up spending WAY too much money in Disney is by purchasing drinks throughout the day to stay hydrated — they REALLY add up! But in Disneyland, one spot is taking mercy with $1 refills!

OooOo A Souvenir Cup!

Head to Wetzel’s Pretzels in Downtown Disney, snag a Wetzel’s Pretzels Souvenir Mug (it’s so cute and cost $14.99 when we got one!), and fill ‘er up! It only gets better from there. 

Frozen Lemonade Anyone?

If you come back with your receipt, you can get one more drink for FREE, and then on every subsequent visit, all you gotta do is show your souvenir cup and you’ll get refills for $1! Lemonade just tastes sweeter at a discount. Check that this cup is available when you visit — it’s a great deal if so!

Refills for a buck? Check this out here!

Did Someone Say $1 Coffee?!

Okay, so this isn’t a REGULAR thing, but it’s worth mentioning because it happens regularly enough, and it’s always an exciting moment for us coffee-lovers: Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company can occasionally be seen serving coffee for a buck!

Joffrey’s

Most recently, ALL locations at Disney World were slinging 16 oz. hot coffees for $1 in honor of National Coffee Day on September 29th (so bookmark that date for future reference).

Olaf Mac & Cheese

You can also find Disney deals OUTSIDE the parks! Case in point: the ultimate Frozen-themed snack for just $.99!

©Target

Target has an Olaf Mac & Cheese, wherein the noodles come in fun shapes inspired by Frozen characters. Considering Elsa’s preference for cold weather, not sure she’d appreciate simmering in hot cheese, but we’re here for it.

Plastic Cheeeeese

Now, we’re not saying that Disney discounts are EVERYWHERE, but if you’re willing to look around a bit, you might be surprised by just how big a difference a dollar can make! 

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