eating on a budget question

beckybeener · 06-05-2009

Hi everyone! I'm so excited...we are going to Pop in August and will be part of the free dining. On our last day, we will already have used up our counter and table services. Any ideas for great places to eat on a budget for that day? Thanks!

Mickey Mom · 06-05-2009

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Originally Posted by beckybeener

Hi everyone! I'm so excited...we are going to Pop in August and will be part of the free dining. On our last day, we will already have used up our counter and table services. Any ideas for great places to eat on a budget for that day? Thanks!

Where do you plan on being that day?

WDWmemories · 06-05-2009

A couple of my favorite, less expensive places are:
- Wolfgang Puck at Downtown Disney (two locations)
- Flametree BBQ at Animal Kingdom

daveboyden · 06-05-2009

We always like Columbia Harbor House.

Soundgod · 06-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Mickey Mom

Where do you plan on being that day?

That's the real question. Well that and how many meals do you plan to eat before you leave?
If you're on a budget, you're obviously going to be doing the fast food alternatives, i.e, CS locations. The pricing is pretty similar across the board.
So, same as always, study the menus at All Ears.

TaraRae82 · 06-05-2009

I've actually been pretty successful at planning our dining so we use nothing more than our DDP credits and still felt like we ate ALL the time. For instance, on our first day, we don't use a TS at all. We typically use a CS and a snack since we aren't there a full day anyway. We like to go to a CS place with food that's more like a TS (most World Showcase CS!) so we make sure to be nice and satisfied. Then on our last day, we use a TS for a big breakfast but not a CS and we normally have at least 1 snack credit left for that day as well. That way we have a TS for every full day of vacation. This works out really well for us! Feel free to contact me if you need more help or ideas for making this idea work for your family!

tinkerbelle24 · 06-05-2009

I never have this problem because I always leave early. Depends on where you are but what about the food court?

WDW Rules · 06-05-2009

Earl Of Sandwich is good and pretty reasonable. Then there's McDonalds.

**WishUponAStar** · 06-05-2009

Are we talking lunch, dinner, or both?

skwak · 06-07-2009

As others have said, it really depends on where you are that day. If you are in the MK towards dinner time and would like to get out of the park, I would suggest taking the boat over to Fort Wilderness and eating at the Trails End Buffet. Real good comfort food and reasonably priced.

Let us know where you plan to be that day and we can help better!

**cinderbella** · 06-07-2009

I agree..you left us with little info

What park will you be in and what meals will you be eating?

Whenever we have to pay for food at Disney out of pocket we like to eat at a regular place for lunch (like Pecos Bills, Cosmic Rays..you know) and then maybe a nicer Counter Service for dinner like Columbia Harbor House, Earl of Sandwich, Cantina de San Angel, Tangerine Cafe, Wolfgang Puck Express. OR..what we like to do is use our out of pocket day to "eat around the world". We'll buy small things from every (or almost every) country in Epcot and snack all day. We usually end up stuffed (and tipsy) by the time we get to Mexico and are very happy! And between the both of us we've usually only spent $50-60.

jwakja · 06-07-2009

Here's what we're doin'. We're using one of our QS meals at the Peppermarket in CS. For a QS you can have essentially a sit down TS meal with a smoothie for your drink. The it frees up a TS for one of our fav's at EPCOT. If that doesn't work, heck, spend next months electric bill and turn off the AC! After it's vacation at DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

beckybeener · 06-08-2009

Thanks everyone! We don't have a specific plan of where to be that last day. But I love Earl of Sandwich...especially the Caprese!! Maybe we'll go there.

**MissDisney** · 06-08-2009

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Originally Posted by WDW Rules

Earl Of Sandwich is good and pretty reasonable. Then there's McDonalds.

I second this! Love the place and look forward to a sandwich every time we are in WDW. It does mean a trip to Marketplace, but we always do that on our last day, anyway!

jenbarnwell · 06-08-2009

Wolfgang puck and earl of sandwich are great! We always have so much food left over....

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beckybeener Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 245	eating on a budget question Hi everyone! I'm so excited...we are going to Pop in August and will be part of the free dining. On our last day, we will already have used up our counter and table services. Any ideas for great places to eat on a budget for that day? Thanks! __________________ Keith Urban fan! 1987,'03,'04-Offsite 2005-POR 2006-ASMovies 2007-Feb-Disney Wonder Cruise April-FW Sept./Oct-SSR; March '08-Disneyland Resort September '08-CBR February '09-Pop Century July '09-Pop Century

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WDWmemories Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 150	Re: eating on a budget question A couple of my favorite, less expensive places are: - Wolfgang Puck at Downtown Disney (two locations) - Flametree BBQ at Animal Kingdom __________________ View Disney World pictures - free and in high resolution at WDWmemories.com

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daveboyden Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 57	Re: eating on a budget question We always like Columbia Harbor House. __________________ April 1999 Off Site May 2000 POFQ Dec 2000 Old Key West Feb 2001 Boardwalk July 2001 Disneyland Sept 2001 Wilderness Lodge Feb 2002 Wilderness Lodge Sept 2008 POFQ Aug 2009 POR

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: eating on a budget question I've actually been pretty successful at planning our dining so we use nothing more than our DDP credits and still felt like we ate ALL the time. For instance, on our first day, we don't use a TS at all. We typically use a CS and a snack since we aren't there a full day anyway. We like to go to a CS place with food that's more like a TS (most World Showcase CS!) so we make sure to be nice and satisfied. Then on our last day, we use a TS for a big breakfast but not a CS and we normally have at least 1 snack credit left for that day as well. That way we have a TS for every full day of vacation. This works out really well for us! Feel free to contact me if you need more help or ideas for making this idea work for your family! __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: eating on a budget question I never have this problem because I always leave early. Depends on where you are but what about the food court? __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Re: eating on a budget question Earl Of Sandwich is good and pretty reasonable. Then there's McDonalds. __________________ Loretta

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: eating on a budget question Are we talking lunch, dinner, or both? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 16 hours 43 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,489	Re: eating on a budget question As others have said, it really depends on where you are that day. If you are in the MK towards dinner time and would like to get out of the park, I would suggest taking the boat over to Fort Wilderness and eating at the Trails End Buffet. Real good comfort food and reasonably priced. Let us know where you plan to be that day and we can help better! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,221	Re: eating on a budget question I agree..you left us with little info What park will you be in and what meals will you be eating? Whenever we have to pay for food at Disney out of pocket we like to eat at a regular place for lunch (like Pecos Bills, Cosmic Rays..you know) and then maybe a nicer Counter Service for dinner like Columbia Harbor House, Earl of Sandwich, Cantina de San Angel, Tangerine Cafe, Wolfgang Puck Express. OR..what we like to do is use our out of pocket day to "eat around the world". We'll buy small things from every (or almost every) country in Epcot and snack all day. We usually end up stuffed (and tipsy) by the time we get to Mexico and are very happy! And between the both of us we've usually only spent $50-60. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

06-07-2009	#12 (permalink)
jwakja Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 143	Re: eating on a budget question Here's what we're doin'. We're using one of our QS meals at the Peppermarket in CS. For a QS you can have essentially a sit down TS meal with a smoothie for your drink. The it frees up a TS for one of our fav's at EPCOT. If that doesn't work, heck, spend next months electric bill and turn off the AC! After it's vacation at DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-08-2009	#13 (permalink)
beckybeener Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 245	Re: eating on a budget question Thanks everyone! We don't have a specific plan of where to be that last day. But I love Earl of Sandwich...especially the Caprese!! Maybe we'll go there. __________________ Keith Urban fan! 1987,'03,'04-Offsite 2005-POR 2006-ASMovies 2007-Feb-Disney Wonder Cruise April-FW Sept./Oct-SSR; March '08-Disneyland Resort September '08-CBR February '09-Pop Century July '09-Pop Century

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jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,675	Re: eating on a budget question Wolfgang puck and earl of sandwich are great! We always have so much food left over.... __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2009 ~ Jan ~All Star Sports ~ On our Own! 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to the World! 83 days 20 hours 43 minutes

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