Disney Parks · Disney Cruise · Combo trips
Count down to the magic,
not the bill.
Every one of them planned to the dollar.
MagicCost Planner is the Disney vacation budget planner that knows what Disney actually costs — park tickets, dining, Lightning Lanes, cruise fare, port excursions — so your family arrives prepared, not panicking.
Free 7-day trial. The plan costs less than one churro a week.
The spreadsheet retires today
Watch the chaos become a plan
Most families overspend by $500 to $1,000 because the spreadsheet didn't know Disney. MagicCost does — down to the churros.
| Disney??? | $6,000?? |
| flights + hotel mayb | 2500 |
| food (guess) | $$$ |
| misc lol | 800? |
| SOUVENIRS | #REF! |
| TOTAL | ??? |
The countdown
Scroll to trip day
Every Disney trip runs on the same clock — booking windows, dining windows, payment dates. MagicCost keeps time so you never miss a window. Watch the sky: we'll get you to the fireworks.
Set the budget before Disney sets it for you
The moment you book, MagicCost builds your budget from what Disney actually charges — 11 park categories from Park Tickets to PhotoPass, pre-filled with realistic numbers you tune to your family. Change one number and everything downstream recalculates.
The 60-day dining window never sneaks up
Character breakfasts book out in minutes. MagicCost tracks every reservation from idea to booked, grouped by day with party totals — and the pre-trip timeline pings you before the window opens, not after it closes.
Know which Lightning Lanes are worth it
Multi Pass or Individual? Skip Peter Pan or pay for Tron? MagicCost does the cost-per-ride math, builds your priority list with prices, and counts down to the booking window with an alarm-worthy reminder.
Every day planned to the dollar
Rope drop to fireworks: each park day gets its own plan with dining, Lightning Lanes, snacks, and what the day really costs. Your whole trip, day by day, adding up to a number you already approved.
It's trip day.
The bags are packed. The dining is booked. The budget is on track — and you knew it would be, 136 days ago.
Free 7-day trial · $9.99/month or $59.99/year
And when you land back home?
You'll know exactly what the magic cost — and you'll start the next countdown on purpose.
What Does a Day at Disney Actually Cost?
Build your perfect Disney day. Watch the real cost add up. Most families are surprised.
Your Family
And That's Just the Start
From packing to post-trip reviews, MagicCost Planner covers every moment of your Disney journey.
Disney Cruise Planning, Built In
From port excursions to onboard dining, every cruise expense tracked and synced to your budget
AI-Powered Excursion Lookup
NEWEnter any Disney Port Adventure name and our AI searches cruise blogs, DISboards, and review sites to auto-fill pricing, inclusions, kid-friendliness, and real family reviews. The AI IS the library.
Excursion Labs
Compare excursions per port side by side across 4 views: List, Compare, Family Fit Score, and Rankings. See pricing tiers, inclusions, facilities, and beach info at a glance.
Family Fit Scoring & Rankings
Every excursion scored against your family’s ages, needs, and priorities. Rankings tab shows which excursion wins across 5 categories — cheapest, best value, most inclusions, and more.
Ship + Itinerary Dropdowns
Pick your Disney ship and itinerary. All ports auto-populate with dates and times. No manual entry.
Onboard Cost Tracking
Specialty dining, gratuities, spa, drinks, Wi-Fi, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique — every onboard extra tracked and budgeted.
Onboard Credits
Travel agent credits, Disney promotions, and credit card perks offset your budget automatically.
Combo Trips
Planning park days before your cruise? One trip covers both land and sea with a unified budget and timeline.
How It Works
Set Up Your Trip
Enter your dates, family size, resort, and ticket type. MagicCost Planner instantly calculates your base cost — the foundation your budget builds on.
Plan Everything
Add dining reservations, Lightning Lanes, snacks, souvenirs, and more. Every choice automatically updates your running budget total in real time.
Go With Confidence
Share the plan with your family, track your savings goal, and walk into the parks knowing exactly what you'll spend. No surprises. Just magic.
7-day free trial · No credit card required
Start Planning Your Disney Trip Today
Everything you need to plan, budget, and organize your perfect Disney vacation.
Monthly
Perfect for families with a trip coming up
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Best value for Disney regulars
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- iPhone app + web access — one subscription covers both
- Smart 3-tier budget tracking (Budgeted, Planned, Actual)
- Day-by-day park itinerary builder
- Lightning Lane strategy planner
- Dining reservation management
- Sips & Snacks wishlist tracker
- Family coordination hub
- Savings goal tracking
- Packing checklist
- Pre-trip countdown and timeline
Already a lifetime member? Your access is unchanged. Thank you for being an early supporter!
Common Questions
Real Families. Real Savings.
“We finally came home from Disney WITHOUT sticker shock. We knew exactly what we'd spent before we even left the hotel.”
I got tired of opening my credit card statement after every Disney trip and seeing a number that made my stomach drop. So I built the tool I wished existed.
MagicCost Planner isn't built by a corporation. It's built by a dad who plans Disney trips for his family and got frustrated by scattered spreadsheets, forgotten booking windows, and budget surprises. Every feature exists because I needed it first.
Your Family Deserves a
Stress-Free Disney Vacation
Stop juggling spreadsheets and hoping for the best. Start planning your Disney trip the way it should be — organized, budgeted, and magical.
