Disney World - What's the best packages for food and drink

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.

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.

We did the free quick servic plan that was available during that time. When you make your reservations ask if it is available. Was well worth it. We still purchased a couple of character lunches also. The Tusker house at animal kingdom was our favorite by far.