My kids survived the journey to adulthood without ever darkening the gate at Disney.
A while back, I was at Orlando Airport. A family of four was walking past with their dumb Mickey Mouse shirts all custom made with their names. They had an airport porter with a large luggage cart. There must have been fifteen suitcases and duffel bags for one family.
Just the flight alone with all the excess baggage charges was more than we’ve ever spent on a vacation.
When I fly, I use the largest possible carry on backpack...and nothing else. It was enough for two weeks in Thailand.
I did have to have my laundry done in the middle of the trip, but in Thailand that's cheap. :-)
I live in MA
I could and have visited Las Vegas for 5 night for what it would cost me for 2 night down the street in Cape Cod during the summer.
It’s all how you plan the big trip.