Do you have any tips for getting a good price/package for a Disney World vacation?

I am thinking of taking my daughter to Disney World in Orlando for a few days in February. I have been looking at air fares, hotel rates and various prices and packages. As you can imagine, the choices are dizzying with many variables in accomodations, flights, packages.

I know from checking that the time that you fly determines the price of your flight.

Do you think it’s better to get a flight/hotel package or do it separately?

I have found that staying outside of Disney is cheaper than staying in a Disney resort, but the convenience of staying inside Disney might be worth it to some.

Do you have any tips, recommendations, ideas for traveling to Disney and staying in Orlando? Are there any websites you recommend for good travel rates, packages, travel tips?