Is it very expensive for food & drinks within the Theme Parks in the Florida Disney World?

Answer 1

Since we live in the Disney area, we have tried to find ways to spend less in the parks. We have tried going to one of the area restaurants for the all you can eat breakfast in the morning to fill up. Nothing seems to work. No matter how much I tell myself that we are not going to spend money on food in the park, we always do. The walking and standing in the lines will always lead you to the drinks or fresh fruit stand. And a trip to Disney is never complete unless I have the one of the smoked turkey legs. The prices of the food at the stands are really expensive but the Disney way of making everything look so pleasant makes you feel like it is "ok".A friend of mine told me that Disney pumps out odors of freshly cooked items as a sub lingual message for you to buy food. I do not know how much of this is true but sooner or later you will break down and buy something to eat. You can find some really good deals in the area cafeterias so save your appetite to a certain time of day and then take a break and go into one of the cafeterias to sit down and eat

Answer 2

It is very expensive. When we went, 6 years ago, our girls were 10 and 8. We didn't go to any of the restaurants that were really expensive. After we figured out just how expensive it was, we decided to eat before, and take along snacks, and water bottles. You go through a lot of money just for drinks @ $3 each. We refilled our water bottles at the water fountains, when we found them. They don't have very many, because they want you to spend your money on their drinks. It averaged out for lunch and dinner for the four of us, $125 daily, and that was for burgers, hot dogs, fries and our drinks. I have friends that took peanut butter sandwiches and juice for their small children, just so they would not have to pay the steep prices. Also, kinda watch the prices of the eating places, most are in the same price range, but some are really expensive. Have fun! If you have any questions about taking water bottles or snacks into the park, just give Disney a call. We never had a problem taking any of it in, even though they do a bag search at the gate.

Answer 3

Disney has wonderful dining, but yes, most of it is very expensive. All of Disney's buffets can run anywhere from $20-$35 per person and up if you order specialty drinks or alcohol. I recommend dining at at least one of these buffets during your trip. I recommend Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge or Ohana's at the Polynesian Resort. If you are staying in a hotel with a kitchenette, you can make some of your meals and save some money that way. Quick service locations inside every Disney park are less expensive.
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Answer 4

Yes, it can be expensive. But some of the counter service places offer some decent sized meals for the price. We often get a "big" meal, such as a footlong hotdog, or giant size burger, and then share it. It ends up cheaper than buying 2 of the cheapest meals, and 2 of us can fill up easily. You can ask for an extra cup to split the soda, or keep one from a different meal with you.

My son and I started doing this in 2004. We were there for 10 days and were starting to run out of cash. It has worked out so well, that we continue to do it every trip! (By the way, my son is 25 & I am 44, so it isn't like he is a little kid)

Answer 5

It can be expensive, but when you think of where you are at, it kinda makes sense. But if you invest in one of the dining plans, I think you will find it a little more affordable.

The last time I was there, we had brought some snacks with us...granola bars, apples, etc, so that did save us money. But then we also didn't get up real early, so we could combine out breakfast and lunch and then hit the parks when they weren't as busy as they are in the morning.

A few years ago, we shipped a box down early that had food in it too. Chips, jerky, water, bread and jelly, etc to help with the costs as well.

Enjoy!

Answer 6

It can be expensive. But you are allowed to bring food to the park. I worked there one summer and I specifically remember it being stated you are allowed to bring food just not alcoholic beverages. If you want to pack a bag lunch with you no one is going to take it away.

We always bring snacks with us to the parks. Rice Crispy treats, fruit roll ups, trail mix things like that.

Another way to save is to bring water bottles or some kind of bottle to fill up at water fountains throughout the day.

Also Id look into package deals where meals are included with your ticket or hotel. Sometimes they are offered and they can really save a lot of money. Its a really good deal considering it allows you to eat at most the nice restraunts.

Answer 7

It is expensive and it can get pretty pricy with a family. But what can you do, your on vacation so just go all out and eat in the park. Otherwise you will somehow have to leave or pack food beforehand getting into the park which can be abit of a inconvenience.

Answer 8

Yes, it is because they have a captive audience. A 16 oz. bottle of Coke is $2.00. The "Mickey" ice cream bars are $2.50 or 3.00. A burger and fries costs about $6.00 at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe- a fast food type restaurant.

If you decide to eat one big meal at the parks then make it lunch- the cost is $4 or $8 cheaper than dinner. We usually eat a light breakfast, have some snacks around 10, then eat a big lunch around 1:00, and grab burgers/hot dogs/chicken fingers for dinner.

Answer 9

truthfully in case you have been there in the past you recognize what's in each park, and what you cherished/did not like. it may be quite common to %. the park you opt to bypass to. because of the fact anybody has distinctive tastes. there isn't something greater top or greater incorrect in case you like one park over yet another. yet i don't think that the consensus could have been to opt for Animal Kingdom as between the parks to signify to you. So this shows much greater that what human beings could like, won't be to your flavor. yet between the two i could say EPCOT over Hollywood Studios. in case you quite nevertheless can not choose, i'm figuring which you will a million park consistent with day. With Animal Kingdom final in simple terms before different parks, it must be to your benefit to get a Park Hopper. That way as quickly as your day is over at Animal Kingdom you are able to bypass to a distinctive park. Then the next day you are able to bypass to the two different parks. so which you do not could desire to make the alternative as to which park to bypass to...as you are able to bypass to all 4.

Answer 10

Yes, it is expensive. You could just bring a cooler with food and leave it in the car. When you are ready to eat, have a picnic outside the park. They will stamp your hand when you leave so that you can come back in.