Thinking of heading to Disney World in August? Haven’t booked your hotel yet or wondering if you should switch your reservation to somewhere else?

Well you probably have looked at the prices and availability for Disney World’s hotels and maybe even some other resorts nearby. But, have you looked at availability and pricing for an Airbnb? Today we’re sharing a look at Airbnb prices and availability near Disney World for August to give you a sense of what it would cost if you stayed at an Airbnb that month!

For our little price experiment, we took a look at Airbnb pricing for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids between the ages of 2-12). We took a look at a few weekends in August as well as a full week in the middle of the month). Let’s break-down what we saw!

First, we looked near Walt Disney World for a stay from August 5th through the 8th.

For reference, you can see EPCOT near the top center of the map and a number of Airbnb locations nearby. Of course, depending on how far or close to the parks you want to stay, you’ll find a variety of options available.

Based on our search of this general map area, we found a number of options available including some condos for $119 a night and a townhouse for $130 a night.

In terms of average price, the average was about $210 per night for the map area we looked at. Other searches we did by putting in different map areas to search led to averages of $216. Again, this can vary depending on what area you limit your search to.

We did essentially the same type of search for August 12th through the 15th.

Once again, here’s a look at the map for reference — you can see EPCOT marked in the top center area.

In terms of average price for this weekend, the cost was about $208 per night. When we searched a slightly different area of the map (still near Disney World) the average was closer to $213.

We then did a similar search for August 26th through the 29th and the average price was $186. When we did another search with a slightly larger map area the average was around $195.

Then, we did a search for a slightly longer stay — from August 15th through the 21st. You can see the map area below with some of the results (you can see EPCOT marked near the top center.

For this longer stay, the average price was about $206. When we did another search for a slightly larger map area the average was about $216.

Again, these prices can vary depending on what area of the map you look at. If you zero in on areas closer to Disney World or in a particular part of Orlando, you may find that prices are higher or lower. These prices can also vary depending on what type of location you want — a townhouse, condo, etc. with more rooms, less rooms, a pool, etc.

Overall though, based on the general space in the various map areas we looked at near Disney World, the average price was around $206. When we just averaged those higher costs it was about $210. Again, just remember that this is an average price.

The question you then have to ask yourself is whether an Airbnb is right for you. If you’re looking to be ON Disney World property and use Disney transportation, then staying at an Airbnb won’t be the right fit for you. But, if you’re looking for a place with more rooms and potentially other amenities like a pool or kitchen, and you’re willing to drive to the parks or use a rideshare service to get there, then an Airbnb might be an okay fit. There are LOTS of reasons why you should and should not stay at a Disney World hotel (or other hotels or an Airbnb). You truly have to look at your needs and wants to decide what’s best.

Wondering why you might NOT want to stay in a Disney World hotel? Check out our video below!

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We’ve seen a LOT of our crazy pal Stitch around Disney lately!

It was recently 626 day, the day we celebrate Stitch AKA experiment 626! We saw an adorable cake and a delicious ice cream cone in honor of the celebration. There’s also been a ton of cute Stitch merchandise lately, like a collectible key and  a Stitch headband! And we just spotted another unique item to add to your Stitch collection!

Check out this Stitch Sculpted Mug we found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

He’s a little… funky-looking. The mouth is so wide! What are you supposed to put in there? A cookie?

The way the mug is designed, it looks way bigger than it actually is. The inside only goes to the top of Stitch’s mouth, so the mug is pretty shallow.

He is still cute, we just think he looks kind of goofy!

The mug sells for $22.99. If you want to pick up the Stitch Sculpted Mug for yourself and can’t get to the parks, he is also available on shopDisney! We’ll keep an eye out for any other fun souvenirs, so stay tuned to DFB!

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We’re constantly on the lookout for great deals on Disney merchandise. I mean who doesn’t want to SAVE on their next set of Mickey ears, one more Disney t-shirt, or the next Disney mug for our collection!

Today, we saw a great deal on shopDisney that you need to take advantage of if you’ve planned out your next must-have Disney souvenir!

Today through Friday, July 3rd, shoppers can get a free gift with any $75 purchase on shopDisney! You can add whatever Disney merch you need to your online cart, and then at checkout put in the code GIFT to choose a free gift!

There are about 20 options for free gifts that you can choose from, ranging from beach towels to Pop! Vinyl bobble heads, pin sets, and more! Here are a few of the gifts that are listed!

First is the Disney Princess Crown and Stud Swarovski Crystal Earring Set. These petite earrings come with two pairs, a 1/4″ tall gold crown with a Swarovski crystal on top and a 1/8″ crystal stud with a gold setting.

This set is usually $24.99 for both pairs, but you can add them as your free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney, now through this coming Friday!

We think these little golden earrings are just begging to go with your princess-themed outfit for a trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom!

Click Here to See the Disney Princess Crown and Stud Swarovski Crystal Earring Set on shopDisney!

Another option for a free gift if you spend $75 or more is this Black Panther Glove Set with Battle Sounds! The gloves fit most kids ages 3 and up, and you can push buttons on the wrist of the gloves to hear battle sounds from the movie Black Panther!

The fabric is stretchy, with an exoskeleton, wrist guard, and claws inspired by the Black Panther from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War!

The Black Panther Glove Set is usually $24.99, but it’s available now as a free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney! Remember code GIFT at checkout to claim these heroic gloves!

Click Here to See the Black Panther Glove Set with Battle Sounds on shopDisney!

Did anyone else get weirdly obsessed with puzzles during lock-down in the pandemic? Or was it just us? OK. Well, if you’re into puzzles or Disney movie art, we think you’ll love this Tangled 10th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle, featuring Rapunzel and Flynn (excuse us, *Eugene*) on a boat surrounded by the floating lanterns!

The puzzle has 1,000 pieces and is part of the Disney Parks Signature Puzzle Collection. It’s about 27” H x 18” W when fully assembled! It’s usually $24.99, but you can get it as a free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney today through Friday!

See the Tangled 10th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle on shopDisney!

Make sure to snag your free gift on shopDisney now through Friday, July 3rd if you spend $75 or more! Happy shopping! And don’t forget, you also get FREE SHIPPING if you spend $75 or more! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news!

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What are you planning to buy during the sale? Let us know in the comments!

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