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

Melissa Sue Affordable Disney Vacations, Dining at Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food, Thrifty Thursday March 15, 2012March 14, 2012affordable disney dining, columbia harbour house, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, disney savings, disney world dining, disney world restaurants, Liberty Tree Tavern, magic kingdom, Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn, Pinocchio Village Haus, saving money at disney world, saving money on food at disney world, The Plaza, thrifty thursday, Tony’s Town Square, walt disney world 9 Comments

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

FREE Dining at Walt Disney World is Back!!

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food March 5, 2012March 6, 2012affordable disney vacations, disney free dining, saving money at disney world, saving money on food at disney world 1 Comment

Free Dining Is Back!!

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts and get a FREE Disney Dining Plan.

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Value Resorts and get a FREE Quick Service Disney Dining Plan.

*Hurry and book this great offer by 5/18/12!

**PLUS: Qualifying packages receive a $25-$100 Disney gift card FREE

Contact me at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com for your quote

*The number of packages available at this rate is extremely limited. Offer excludes suites, campsites and 3-Bedroom Villas.

**$2000 minimum vacation cost to qualify for free Disney gift card

Thrifty Thursday: Hold the Guac

Melissa Sue Affordable Disney Vacations, Dining at Walt Disney World, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food, Thrifty Thursday March 1, 2012March 6, 2012affordable disney dining, disney savings, disney world dining, disney world restaurants, epcot, guacamole, Mexico Pavilion, San Angel Inn, saving money on food at disney world, thrifty thursday, walt disney world, world showcase 8 Comments

I’ve written about this on my own blog, but it bears repeating: I love San Angel Inn. The food is good, the atmosphere is transporting and the drinks are heavenly. But there’s a hidden fee here that thrifty Mouseketeers may want to avoid. Read more

Tuesday Disney Tip: The REAL Cost of Free Dining

Brenda Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food, Tuesday Disney Tips August 9, 2011August 11, 2011affordable disney dining, disney free dining, free dining at disney world, saving money on food at disney world 0 Comment

Here is our party of 10 enjoying free Thanksgiving dinner!

When Disney’s Free Dining offer came out last week, I couldn’t wait to book the special. This will be the third year my family will be enjoying the free dining plan. If you have decided that free dining is the best deal for you as well, take note of these budgeting tips.

My daddy always said, “nothing is free.” Although it is hard to believe, the free dining plan is just that. The first time we took advantage of this program, I was very skeptical about what the meals would entail. Would we have to choose between two entrees, neither of which we liked? Would we get the entrée free, but have to pay for the sides? The answer is no! On the free dining plan, you will receive wonderful menu items with sides, desserts and drinks – and all for free. Read more

Magical Meals: A Guide to Affordable Dining at Walt Disney World

Nancy Disney Dining Plans, Disney Travel Guide, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food February 21, 2011March 11, 2011affordable dining at disney world, affordable disney vacations, disney world dining, planning a disney vacation, planning meals at disney world, saving money on food at disney world, walt disney world 5 Comments

As part of my efforts to provide information for those trying to plan an affordable Disney vacation, a number of months ago I ran a survey asking what you, the readers, needed help with, when it comes to your Disney trip planning.

Overwhelmingly, the response was “We need help with dining”. People wanted to know things like:

What types of restaurants and dining places are at Disney World….and how much do they cost?
Where are the best places to eat with children?
How can you have a character meal? Where are the best ones?
Are Advanced Dining Reservations really that important?
Can you really save money on food?

And that was just for starters.