disney world dining

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

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

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

This week, we’re saving dollars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The savings here aren’t as impressive as they are at the Magic Kingdom, but you can’t forget that all of your savings add up!

Chili Dog

The Expensive Version
At Fairfax Fare, you can get a specialty chili dog for $8.19. Depending on the way the wind is blowing when you visit, the dog will come with either a small bag of chips, beans or coleslaw.

The Less-Expensive Version
Near Lights, Motors, Action, you’ll find Herbie’s Drive-In, which offers a chili dog (no sides) for $5.49.

Potential Savings: $2.70 Read more

Dining in Disney is a joy, but it can also quickly become one of the most expensive parts of your trip. But, with a couple of quick substitutions, you can save a bundle! Here are a few options for cost-cutting in the Magic Kingdom.

Pasta with Meatballs

The Expensive Version
With choice of meatballs or Italian sausage, Tony’s Town Square Spaghetti will set you back $16.99 at lunch or dinner.

The Less-Expensive Version
The penne with meatballs at Pinocchio Village Haus only costs $8.49.

Potential Savings: $8.50

The Memorable Journey ~ The Affordable Mouse

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That for Dessert in Downtown Disney

Cheesecake

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Epcot

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Chili Dog

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in the Magic Kingdom

Pasta with Meatballs

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