Thrifty Thursday

Today, for our last walk around Downtown Disney, we’re going in search of low cost desserts. Talk about a sweet ending!

Cheesecake

The Expensive Version
At Wolfgang Puck Café, the rich, creamy cake is topped with bruleed sugar for $7.95.

The Less-Expensive Version
For a white chocolate raspberry version of the New York classic, head to Cap’n Jack’s and fork over $5.49.

The Least-Expensive Version
At Wolfgang Puck Express, you can get a vanilla bean-flavored slice for only $5.

Potential Savings: $2.95 Read more

After a long evening of shopping, you need a hearty, filling meal to face the long bus ride back to your resort, am I right? I scoured Downtown Disney to find some ways to cut costs on several classic menu items.

Half Chicken

The Expensive Version
At T-Rex Café, $19.99 will get you half of a rotisserie chicken, slow-roasted and served with your choice of sides (garlic mashed potatoes are among the options).

The Less-Expensive Version
In the Marketplace area, WolfGang Puck Express serves up half of a rotisserie chicken covered with garlic butter and rosemary and served with mashed potatoes for only $16.

Potential Savings: $3.99 Read more

yak and yeti — Yak and Yeti photo by Flickr user ckramer

This is my next installment in this Eat This, Not That series, and I’ve found lots of great ways to save money on dining, but I was super surprised by just how much you can save in Animal Kingdom!! Read more

Last time, we looked at main course items you can get for a deal in Epcot. Now it’s time for dessert …

Espresso

The Expensive Version
At Tutto Italia, you get a single espresso for $3.50 or a double for $5.95.

The Less-Expensive Version
Outside, at the Italy gelato cart, the same single runs you $2.75 while the double sets you back $4.00

The Least-Expensive Version
Over near Showplace Plaza, a double from Espresso Coffee and Pastries will set you back only $2.99.

Potential Savings: $2.96 Read more

Epcot is one of my favorite places on property for a meal—there are just so many choices! And, as I learned this week, there are many, many opportunities to save a couple of bucks on your main meal. Read more

The Memorable Journey ~ The Affordable Mouse