I worked at Disney World and still visit weekly. Here are 8 things I’m not buying at the parks right now.

• I worked at Disney World for several years, and now I visit the theme parks once a week.
• Over the years, I’ve learned not to buy Genie+ or dessert party tickets at the parks.
• I also don’t tend to waste money on chicken nuggets or Loungefly bags. 

As an Orlando local and former Disney World employee, I visit the parks at least once a week.

But without the free admission and plentiful discounts that came with my employee status, visiting has become incredibly expensive. According to FinanceBuzz, concession prices alone have gone up by 61% since 2014.

Like many people, I’ve had to cut down on my spending over the years. Here are eight things I’m no longer buying at Disney World.