Good snacks for packing??

vlogilvie · 08-13-2007

My DH and I are going to the world in October and we are taking our nine year old niece who has never been before. We are driving and staying at Pop. I'm planning on taking food with us to save money and we will eat out some. My DH has a high metabolism and eates constantly, and I want to have snacks for my niece. I've never taken a child to WDW before so this will be a new experience for me. So my question for parents is what are some healthy snacks that work well for taking to the parks, and keeping kids satisfied? Any tips for this?

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-13-2007

I would call and ask what snacks your niece would like. My son is 9 and likes only certain things, for example, he likes PopTarts but only one flavor. He like cookies but not all cookies. I would hate for you to brings snack that she won't eat.

We take single serving bags of cookies, chips, and crackers. I always pack WAY more than we need and I end up bringing more than half of them home with us.

Elmo · 08-13-2007

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

We take single serving bags of cookies, chips, and crackers. I always pack WAY more than we need and I end up bringing more than half of them home with us.

We generally overpack on snacks too!

If you are talking snacks for the parks themselves, we find that the kids don't snack as much as they would at home. We will bring fruit roll-ups, cheese crackers, and the single serving packs of cookies/crackers. The kids LOVE fruit, but that is a bit harder when going to the parks. If the kids are eating good meals and fruit in the AM, we won't be so concerned about the snacks. We almost always end up with snacks left over each day. We do allow the kids get a treat each day: ice cream, popcorn, etc.

Daisee · 08-13-2007

I agree, see what her preferences are first.. maybe get a list. Then buy individual portions or seperate them yourself into baggies. I too have a nine year old... and she eats VERY small portions, but eats frequently because of this. Personally I do not think junk snacks keep kids satisfied. I try to stay away from wasted calories that are found in fruit rollups, sugary cookies, etc. Bring lots of water. It is expensive in the parks.

lovemysons · 08-13-2007

We pack goldfish, oatmeal bars, fruit snacks, stuff that is easy to carry, and that the kids like to snack on at home.

yankeevttch · 08-13-2007

We pack golfish and granola bars. In the parks if you buy lunch and get the kids meal you can get the package apples and carry them around also.

emamasa · 08-13-2007

gotta agree with everyone else- fruit snacks, raisins, dried cranberries, trail mix, crackers and lots of water!

requiem960 · 08-13-2007

Yes, as emamasa mentioned, don't forget the water. That is the best way to save money at Disney besides of fishing coins out of their fountains. Wow, we see that all the time!

dznylvr · 08-13-2007

Crazy thing to mention, but make sure you will pack some antibacterial wipes or gel to take to the parks. If you are going to snack on the run, you have to use these!!
As far as snacks go, I would like to suggest Kashi bars. They have tons of different kinds, and they have good carbs in them with lots of protein. My kids enjoy them!!

Elmo · 08-13-2007

All these healthy snacks? You are on vacation in WDW! Ice Cream for breakfast I say!

Seriously though... A few decent snacks should be more than enough. Don't overpack with them.

If you get a room with with a refrigerator, fruit will pack well for the day. We've done orange slices, grapes, etc. At least make sure you bring along the snack bags. It makes sharing much easier.

XQIXX · 08-13-2007

Funny thing I found each time is that my kids don't really snack that much while in the park. We have Lunch/Dinner and usually a popcorn or Mickey bar and that seems to hold them over. The DDP worked well for us.The problm I found with packing water is that it gets warm and really is not fun to carry 4 bottles.I know you can ask for ice but it becomes too much planning on who wants cold water and when. The small water is $1.25 and the large is $2 in the park.I think that is reasonable. Split a large and I think you will be better off.No lugging water bottles around.

jaljayjar · 08-13-2007

I took granola bars, cheezits, sugar free koolaide packs to add to bottles of water, gummy bears/sour patch kids. It was great when they were standing in line or we had a late ADR and they got hungary. I would definitely ask what she likes.

**Dana** · 08-13-2007

Favorites of my DD when she was smaller and sometimes still now:
pop tarts
granola bars
gram crackers
dry cereal
doritos
milk and cereal bars.

You should take yourDN with you and let her pick the snacks. That way you know you are getting things she likes. Don't worry so much about the healthy part...it is vacation after all.

vlogilvie · 08-13-2007

Thank you everybody for the tips. I am so excited for this trip. We haven't told our niece yet about it, so it will be a total surprise for her. I can't wait to see WDW through the eyes of a child.

Caseys Corner · 08-13-2007

Stay away from snacks that will melt.

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 841	Good snacks for packing?? My DH and I are going to the world in October and we are taking our nine year old niece who has never been before. We are driving and staying at Pop. I'm planning on taking food with us to save money and we will eat out some. My DH has a high metabolism and eates constantly, and I want to have snacks for my niece. I've never taken a child to WDW before so this will be a new experience for me. So my question for parents is what are some healthy snacks that work well for taking to the parks, and keeping kids satisfied? Any tips for this? __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Good snacks for packing?? I would call and ask what snacks your niece would like. My son is 9 and likes only certain things, for example, he likes PopTarts but only one flavor. He like cookies but not all cookies. I would hate for you to brings snack that she won't eat. We take single serving bags of cookies, chips, and crackers. I always pack WAY more than we need and I end up bringing more than half of them home with us. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 5 hours 0 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Good snacks for packing?? I agree, see what her preferences are first.. maybe get a list. Then buy individual portions or seperate them yourself into baggies. I too have a nine year old... and she eats VERY small portions, but eats frequently because of this. Personally I do not think junk snacks keep kids satisfied. I try to stay away from wasted calories that are found in fruit rollups, sugary cookies, etc. Bring lots of water. It is expensive in the parks.

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Good snacks for packing?? gotta agree with everyone else- fruit snacks, raisins, dried cranberries, trail mix, crackers and lots of water! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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requiem960 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 344	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Yes, as emamasa mentioned, don't forget the water. That is the best way to save money at Disney besides of fishing coins out of their fountains. Wow, we see that all the time! __________________ Disney Hotels to Stay: All-star Movies All-star Music All-star Sports Animal Kingdom Lodge Beach Club Boardwalk Caribbean Beach Contemporary Coronado Springs Grand Floridian Old Key West Polynesian Pop Century Port Orleans French Quarter Port Orleans Riverside Saratoga Springs Wilderness Lodge Yacht Club *Haven't stayed in those listed in red

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Crazy thing to mention, but make sure you will pack some antibacterial wipes or gel to take to the parks. If you are going to snack on the run, you have to use these!! As far as snacks go, I would like to suggest Kashi bars. They have tons of different kinds, and they have good carbs in them with lots of protein. My kids enjoy them!! __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Good snacks for packing?? All these healthy snacks? You are on vacation in WDW! Ice Cream for breakfast I say! Seriously though... A few decent snacks should be more than enough. Don't overpack with them. If you get a room with with a refrigerator, fruit will pack well for the day. We've done orange slices, grapes, etc. At least make sure you bring along the snack bags. It makes sharing much easier. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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XQIXX Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 319	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Funny thing I found each time is that my kids don't really snack that much while in the park. We have Lunch/Dinner and usually a popcorn or Mickey bar and that seems to hold them over. The DDP worked well for us.The problm I found with packing water is that it gets warm and really is not fun to carry 4 bottles.I know you can ask for ice but it becomes too much planning on who wants cold water and when. The small water is $1.25 and the large is $2 in the park.I think that is reasonable. Split a large and I think you will be better off.No lugging water bottles around. __________________ XQIXX SSR DVC Member 2005 POP Century Oct 2005 SSR Feb 2006 AKL Feb 2006 SSR Oct 2006 OKW April 2007 AKV Nov 2007 BWV April 2008 BCV/VWL April 2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited return to the World! 145 days 14 hours 0 minutes

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jaljayjar Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Van Wert, Ohio Posts: 294	Re: Good snacks for packing?? I took granola bars, cheezits, sugar free koolaide packs to add to bottles of water, gummy bears/sour patch kids. It was great when they were standing in line or we had a late ADR and they got hungary. I would definitely ask what she likes. __________________ ~ JAMIE ~

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Favorites of my DD when she was smaller and sometimes still now: pop tarts granola bars gram crackers dry cereal doritos milk and cereal bars. You should take yourDN with you and let her pick the snacks. That way you know you are getting things she likes. Don't worry so much about the healthy part...it is vacation after all. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 0 hours 0 minutes

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 841	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Thank you everybody for the tips. I am so excited for this trip. We haven't told our niece yet about it, so it will be a total surprise for her. I can't wait to see WDW through the eyes of a child. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: Good snacks for packing?? Stay away from snacks that will melt. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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