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Disney World - What's the best packages for food and drink
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:38 pm
Also what would be a good hotel to stay in?
Thanks, our first time to Disney.
Thanks, our first time to Disney.
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:47 pm to SmackDaniels
Food is bad.
We ate breakfast n the room (groceries), packed our snacks in our bags, and "winged" it for lunches. Avoids alot of lines.
Only a couple places really worth visiting for food - and 1-2 will need advanced reserves.
Dont get wrapped up in good dinners there, unless ur planning to leave Disney and drive. Enjoy the trip w the kids, have some cervesas, and chalk it up to a family trip.
Most of the good food is in Epcot, but there is some horrid stuff n there, too.
We ate breakfast n the room (groceries), packed our snacks in our bags, and "winged" it for lunches. Avoids alot of lines.
Only a couple places really worth visiting for food - and 1-2 will need advanced reserves.
Dont get wrapped up in good dinners there, unless ur planning to leave Disney and drive. Enjoy the trip w the kids, have some cervesas, and chalk it up to a family trip.
Most of the good food is in Epcot, but there is some horrid stuff n there, too.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:49 pm to SmackDaniels
When my fiance went a couple months ago she said the dining plan was really not worth it. They may be because she's not a huge eater to begin with, but she also said it really dominates your schedule because you have to constantly be mindful of the next time and place you're eating. So you may be forced to eat even if you're not hungry or are having fun doing a particular activity.
You're able to bring your own food into the parks, so I would pack some snacks, sandwiches, etc. in a bag. Eat a couple treats throughout the day if you want, and plan to have dinner either at a specific place in the park or go elsewhere in Orlando.
Hotel: the All Star resorts are the least expensive but it shows. Small rooms, dated. Polynesian Resort is nice but I think they are doing some renovations right now so check that out .. it's on the Monorail line which is nice. The Boardwalk is cool for nightlife for the adults and there's also a beach where you can rent paddle boats, kayaks, etc. plus it's walking distance to Epcot, and bus access to the other parks.
You're able to bring your own food into the parks, so I would pack some snacks, sandwiches, etc. in a bag. Eat a couple treats throughout the day if you want, and plan to have dinner either at a specific place in the park or go elsewhere in Orlando.
Hotel: the All Star resorts are the least expensive but it shows. Small rooms, dated. Polynesian Resort is nice but I think they are doing some renovations right now so check that out .. it's on the Monorail line which is nice. The Boardwalk is cool for nightlife for the adults and there's also a beach where you can rent paddle boats, kayaks, etc. plus it's walking distance to Epcot, and bus access to the other parks.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:50 pm to bossflossjr
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Food is bad.
We ate breakfast n the room (groceries), packed our snacks in our bags, and "winged" it for lunches. Avoids alot of lines.
Only a couple places really worth visiting for food - and 1-2 will need advanced reserves.
Dont get wrapped up in good dinners there, unless ur planning to leave Disney and drive. Enjoy the trip w the kids, have some cervesas, and chalk it up to a family trip.
Most of the good food is in Epcot, but there is some horrid stuff n there, too.
Just ignore all of this.
What type of budget are you working with?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:58 pm to Tigerdew
In the same boat here.
Definitely want to hit up le Cellier(sp).
Definitely want to hit up le Cellier(sp).
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:15 pm to SATNIGHTS
Magic Kingdom
Tony's Town Square
Be Our Guest
The Plaza
EPCOT
Mexico
Italy
Via Napoli
Le Cellier
Chefs de France
Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree BBQ
Yak n Yeti
Tusker House
Hollywood Studios
50's Prime Time Cafe
Sci-fi Drive In
Hollywood Brown Derby
Ohana in the Polynesian
Earl of Sandwich Downtown
California Grill in the Contemporary
When are y'all going?
Tony's Town Square
Be Our Guest
The Plaza
EPCOT
Mexico
Italy
Via Napoli
Le Cellier
Chefs de France
Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree BBQ
Yak n Yeti
Tusker House
Hollywood Studios
50's Prime Time Cafe
Sci-fi Drive In
Hollywood Brown Derby
Ohana in the Polynesian
Earl of Sandwich Downtown
California Grill in the Contemporary
When are y'all going?
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:30 pm to Tigerdew
Spring break in March.
Was looking to spend $150 to $200 a night on room. Staying 4 nights.
Just 3 of us. Me, my wife and my 6 year old.
Was looking to spend $150 to $200 a night on room. Staying 4 nights.
Just 3 of us. Me, my wife and my 6 year old.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:38 pm to SmackDaniels
Your 6 year old may enjoy the character dining. Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom, Chef Mickey in the Contemporary, Hoopdedoo Review, Ohana breakfast, Hollywwod and Vine in Hollywood Studios all have dining buffets where the kid can meet characters. Just do some research on allears.net and they'll have all the info you could ever want. As for rooms. You should look at a moderate like Port Orleans French Quarter or Carribean Beach. The all stars, pop century, etc are terrible. They have discounts right now on disney's site.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:52 pm to Tigerdew
Posted on 1/28/15 at 12:49 am to Tigerdew
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EPCOT
Mexico
Italy
Via Napoli
Le Cellier
Chefs de France
I agree with this with the exception of Italy. It's way overrated. The atmosphere is very nice and all that but the food is just kinda blah.
The Mitsukoshi in Japan is very good. You can take the elevator up to it. The table is the stove. It's the #1 restaurant with priority seating in the World Showcase.
I worked there for 11 years.
Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary is good for the kids too.
If you can, try to make it to Ohana's at the Poly too.
Try the Yachtsman Steakhouse and the Cape May Buffet at the Yacht and Beach Club, respectively.
Flame Tree BBQ at DAK is really good too. I only ate there a couple times but it is good.
Have fun!
Posted on 1/28/15 at 6:15 am to Tigerdew
Earl of Sandwich in downtown Disney or GTFO
Posted on 1/28/15 at 6:44 am to SmackDaniels
If it's just you and your SO, and yall are anything like us...I'd avoid the meal plan and look into the Tables in Wonderland card. The meal plan is good if you're wanting to feed a family for a fixed price. When we go to Disney, we normally skip breakfast or eat a late one, snack at various places throughout the day, drink around the world, and do a good dinner...so if you aren't going to follow a structure meal schedule of breakfast/lunch/dinner, I doubt you get full value of the meal plan. Tables in Wonderland, IIRC, takes 20% of food and drink (including alcohol) but adds 18% gratuity (which is what most people tip anyway)...all of that being said, it may be limited to DVC members or annual pass holders...I'm sure someone else here knows far more about the dining plan vs tables in wonderland.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:03 am to jordan21210
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If it's just you and your SO, and yall are anything like us...I'd avoid the meal plan and look into the Tables in Wonderland card. The meal plan is good if you're wanting to feed a family for a fixed price. When we go to Disney, we normally skip breakfast or eat a late one, snack at various places throughout the day, drink around the world, and do a good dinner...so if you aren't going to follow a structure meal schedule of breakfast/lunch/dinner, I doubt you get full value of the meal plan. Tables in Wonderland, IIRC, takes 20% of food and drink (including alcohol) but adds 18% gratuity (which is what most people tip anyway)...all of that being said, it may be limited to DVC members or annual pass holders...I'm sure someone else here knows far more about the dining plan vs tables in wonderland.
I have no experience with the Tables in Wonderland but the only way the Disney dining plan is worth it is if you get it for free when they're running the deals. You have to be prepared to eat. And by eat I mean eat your ever-loving arse off. Every meal is an entree + dessert. Sounds ok until about day 3 when you're feeling like shite. Its a lot of food. The last time we used it we made sure to book places like Brown Derby that use 2 credits just to use them up. Also, including a 6 year old on the dining plan may be silly unless you plan on using them at the more expensive restaurants. If all you plan to do is eat counter service meals then it would be silly to get a dining plan.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:16 am to SmackDaniels
Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:24 am to MightyYat
Yep, same problem we had. Our refrigerator at Old Key West was jam packed with leftover deserts It's a lot of food...and we hardly used any of our snacks.
It's a lot of food...and we hardly used any of our snacks.Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:27 am to SmackDaniels
hotels: if you want a deluxe resort but at a decent price, wilderness lodge is the way to go. it's alway been the cheapest of the deluxe resorts. if money is no object, then the sky's the limit. that being said, i wouldnt shell out 6 hundo a night for a resort that's not on the monorail.
if you're price range is a littler lower, its more about location than which hotel is best. all of the moderates are on par with each other. i dont think coronado springs is any nicer than port orleans, etc etc. just go with location if moderate or value is your option. my opinion....if you're not staying deluxe, go value. i dont find the price justifies a moderate over a value.
from my experience, i've stayed at pop century (value), coronado springs (moderate), and polynesian with lakefront theme park view (whew $$$). so we've covered the spectrum. taking all that into account....wilderness lodge will be where we stay next.
if you're price range is a littler lower, its more about location than which hotel is best. all of the moderates are on par with each other. i dont think coronado springs is any nicer than port orleans, etc etc. just go with location if moderate or value is your option. my opinion....if you're not staying deluxe, go value. i dont find the price justifies a moderate over a value.
from my experience, i've stayed at pop century (value), coronado springs (moderate), and polynesian with lakefront theme park view (whew $$$). so we've covered the spectrum. taking all that into account....wilderness lodge will be where we stay next.
This post was edited on 1/28/15 at 9:30 am
Posted on 1/28/15 at 9:52 am to SmackDaniels
Find a Disney travel agent online (look at some reviews before you choose one). They'll help you plan around your budget as well as set up reservations at restaurants based on your preferences. They're also free.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 10:07 am to rlore2
Breakfast in the land pavilion at Epcot is delicious. Great place to grab a bite if you plan on riding Soarin' first thing in the morning.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 10:09 am to tbrig3211
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Breakfast in the land pavilion at Epcot is delicious.
yep. kona cafe at polynesian is solid for breakfast too. stuffed french toast
Posted on 1/28/15 at 10:11 am to Houma Sapien
quote:
if you're price range is a littler lower, its more about location than which hotel is best. all of the moderates are on par with each other. i dont think coronado springs is any nicer than port orleans, etc etc. just go with location if moderate or value is your option. my opinion....if you're not staying deluxe, go value. i dont find the price justifies a moderate over a value.
We do Disney a few times a year because the in-laws are in the Vacation Club. The hotel you stay in matters sometimes for a decent trip. Especially when the OP is going. It's going to be pretty crowded. The All-Star hotels are notorious for shitty bus service when it's crowded. We've stayed a bunch of different places but the best ones with the best transportation in Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach. They have their own bus because it's a large resort with multiple stops. Most other places will share buses with other resort. Port Orleans shares with Riverside. Boardwalk shares with Yacht & Beach, etc. That shite is a nightmare when you're trying to get back in the evening. For a first timer I'd give Coronado or Caribbean Beach a shot.
I've seen the All-Star resorts bus stops look like Bourbon St. on Mardi Gras night.
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