When it comes to planning a Disney vacation, the food part can “eat” up a lot of your budget (pun was totally intended 🙂 ). So with that in mind, let’s chat about some tips, ideas, and strategies that can help you save money on your Disney dining. In no particular order, here are 10 of my favorite ways to reduce your Disney food budget: Read more
Dining at Walt Disney World
Thrifty Thursday: Plan Dining to Save Time
There are many things to consider when planning your Disney vacation: when to go, where to stay, what to do. All of these will affect your trip, both in terms of how much you spend, as well as how you make the most of your time. And since time is money, you don’t want to forget about meal planning, because your meals may be a major part of your trip! So make the most of them with careful planning.
If you want to have some meals at table-service restaurants, these take the most planning, because most of them need Advanced Dining Reservations. These can be made as early as 180 days out, and for some popular restaurants, you need to make those reservations as soon as possible!
Disney World Deliciousness: AMC 24 Theater at Disney Springs
If your tootsies are screaming and your tummy is growling and you need a break after a day of Disney fun or shopping, look no further than AMC 24 Theater in Disney Springs West Side!! It’s a great place to sit down, eat a bite, enjoy a movie and regroup for the next round of your Disney adventure! Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Our Favorite Snacks
There’s a lot more to dining at Walt Disney World than hamburgers, hot dogs, and popcorn. Standard amusement park choices are certainly available, but that’s only the beginning. Foodies and Disney frequent flyers alike love talking about (and even debating) the best food, snack, and drink options available on property. While some items are widely available across property, there are plenty of items that are specific to certain parks or resorts. Read more
Planning a Disney Vacation: Dessert for Everyone!
When I was young, we went out to dinner often – but there were some pretty strict rules: “No appetizers. Drink water only. No dessert.” And unfortunately, that philosophy carried into my adult thinking. So when I’m on vacation, “letting go” and allowing us to truly enjoy the food – instead of silently racking up the cost – is always a problem for me.
Enter the Disney Dining Plans, which allow you to feel like you’re on an all inclusive vacation, where everything is pre-paid. Read more