Help me please--packing breakfast foods

[disneybliss2]

We do the dining plan that offers two meals a day. To save money I bring along our breakfast food. It also saves time from having to go to the resort restaurant when it's already hard enough getting my crew around in the morning. Here's my dilemma: last time it was just my husband, my little girl, and myself. We were all good to go with a breakfast bar. Now we also have a 14 month old. She's used to eating oatmeal, whole wheat pancakes, yogurt & fruit, etc. She needs something more filling than a cereal bar--plus it's not very healthy when it's just full of corn syrup (I know--I'm willing to sacrifice w/ the five year old for a week). I don't think Pop has a coffee pot in the room or I would use that to get my water hot for the oatmeal. I could buy her something in the rest., but would like to avoid the expense and added time in the morning. Any suggestions?

[LoveTwoTravel]

There are some more natural choices for baby/toddler breakfast bars. I think Earth's Best makes them and they are usually in the organic area of our Kroger.

What about bananas? Bagels w/peanut butter (the non-refrigerated kind)? I can't remember if the peanut thing is 1 yr or 2 yrs...

What about a little baggie of cereal? Qu*ker Toasted Oats might fill the oatmeal void. Or Cheei*s would be good.

You can also buy organic milk (H*rizon) that doesn't need to be refrigerated.

[starkeeperdisney]

If you are staying at one of the resorts that have a coffee maker you can run the water through the coffee maker with out coffee and there it is...Your hot water to add to the oat meal!! I have even heard of people toasting beagles with tinfoil and the iron!!

[ImaFunMom]

If you will be driving, can you just take along your own small coffee pot or hot water pot? Or if you get a fridge, you could get some yogurt and milk to have for cereal. OR, could you use the microwave in the food court for the little one's oatmeal?

[goofygrl4]

they have a hot water spout by the coffee in the soda island at pops food court. I've used this for tea and what not. you could get your hot water there, or they do have a microware for guest's as well. It's in that same soda/condiment island.

[disneybliss2]

Perfect! I wondered if they had a microwave, but thought to myself that things wouldn't work out to be that convenient. Thanks!

[Halbleib1]

They also have baby care centers in all the parks that have microwaves you can use. Pop also has a toaster that you can use if either of your children want toast or pop tarts.

[dancin Disney style]

I don't drink coffee, only tea. So, about 8 years ago I bought a travel kettle. It holds enough water to make 2 cups at a time. It came in a nylon storage bag and there are 2 tiny cups that nest inside the kettle. I don't use the cups but they would be the right size to make oatmeal for a baby.

If you can't find a travel size kettle I would suggest finding the smallest, cheapest kettle you can find. I know I have seen some for around $10. If you find a cheap one you could always just leave it behind if you need the extra space for souveniers.

[disneydreamgirl]

Hi there! We were at Disney in Feb/March and brought both our kettle for tea and oatmeal as well as a toaster. We found it not only save some money, but more importantly: time! We were able to be in any park by or before opening which made it so that we were able to get so much done early, but not feel rushed. Neither the toaster nor the kettle were very large and we made sure to put them in our biggest piece of luggage so it would even out the weight of our baggage.

Good luck with it!

[fakereadhed]

I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Rival-4071WN-32-Ounce-Hot-Express/dp/B00006IUXU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1212290486&sr=1-9
and it is small, and quickly heats just about anything in your resort room. Water boils quicker than coffee maker and you can even heat open cans in it if you fill the bottom with a little water. Great for making oatmeal and coffee in your room.

[pepe of ohio]

They also make an immersion heater to place in a cup of water and heats very fast, its just an element and cord, sells for around 10 bucks and is very small but efficient.

[dani blaski]

They also make an immersion heater to place in a cup of water and heats very fast, its just an element and cord, sells for around 10 bucks and is very small but efficient.

I have not used one personally but I have heard they are not very durable. I would go with the travel hot pot. Just my two cents!

[justplaingoofy]

You could bring along a disposable zip lock container (they have the ones like a lasagna pan) & to put some cinnamon rolls,donuts, & muffins..
we get the cinnamon rolls from Bjs ...in the bakery (already cooked)

Gives a little variety then throw the container away and have more room for souvenEARS

[jacksmomma]

I am an earthy momma. :hippie: We eat almost entirely organic, local, whole grain, etc. We went in Feb. with our then 18 month son. He is used to big hot breakfasts. We packed a lot of stuff and he did just fine. We even had to throw some things away at the end of our trip!

Here is what I took:

Organic Cereal (his favorites are Gorilla Munch and the Meijer brand organic fruit rings)
Apple sauce cups
Bagels
Grapes
Organic Toaster pasteries (like pop-tarts, but made with whole grain and no HFCS!)
Organic breakfast bars (Earth's Best, available at BRU, Kroger, Meijer)
Organic mini muffins
All of the above items packed and traveled in a carry-on bag on the plane great! The fresh apples I packed were okay, the bananas did not fair well. I would seek out a Trader Joes. They have lots of organic and healthy versions of lots of common breakfast items that are great in the hotel or on the go. If you are not familiar with Trader Joe's check out this link...
www.traderjoes.com

Have a great trip!

[justplaingoofy]

I am an earthy momma. :hippie: We eat almost entirely organic, local, whole grain, etc. We went in Feb. with our then 18 month son. He is used to big hot breakfasts. We packed a lot of stuff and he did just fine. We even had to throw some things away at the end of our trip!

Here is what I took:

Organic Cereal (his favorites are Gorilla Munch and the Meijer brand organic fruit rings)
Apple sauce cups
Bagels
Grapes
Organic Toaster pasteries (like pop-tarts, but made with whole grain and no HFCS!)
Organic breakfast bars (Earth's Best, available at BRU, Kroger, Meijer)
Organic mini muffins



:hug:
I must've completely horrified you with my previous post of cinnamon rolls & donuts :rolleyes1

[Violets by da Marina]

Is there or has anyone ever taken like a skillet on the plane to use in the hotel room? I was thinking we could buy some stuff to just make quick breakfast in your room before leaving? What do you think? Would the hotel be ok with that? Would it set off the smoke dector? Help, any ideas anyone???:confused3 :confused3 :confused3

[jacksmomma]

:hug:
I must've completely horrified you with my previous post of cinnamon rolls & donuts :rolleyes1


:rotfl: Not at all, I have not always been Earthy and we still have our sugar fixes every once in a while. :thumbsup2

[jennifer.myers]

Bring a small cooler with Ice. Thats what we do every year that way I can pack my little carton of milk. I also bring Bananas and cold cereal. I also do the donut thing only on trips. I bring grapes and strawberries. I brought oatmeal and walked down to the resturant and got hot water for the oatmeal. It was free. Never at breakfast at the parks. Never will. To expensive. We do the dining plan also. This will only be for lunch and dinner. I ame sure that everyone gets some fruit for breakfast. My son (10 years old) loves the carnation breakfast drink, but he gets hungry an hour later.

[moonpie85]

Did you see the post earlier about being able to have groceries delivered to your room? It's pretty cool- that way you don't have to pack everything.

www.gardengrocer.com :stir:

[santa's surpriz]

if you ever used a bottle warmer and still have it, it's small enough to pack to warm water for oatmeal. OR check the small kitchen electrics in Wal-mart, I am sure you can find something cheap and small enough to pack.

[nyyankeegirl]

I'm thinking you can probably use snack credits for stuff down at the food court-- like yogurt, donuts, fruit. There is a list around here somewhere that tells you what is considered a "snack".
Another thing to pack would be Quakers Oatmeal Squares. My boys love them!

[santa's surpriz]

Is there or has anyone ever taken like a skillet on the plane to use in the hotel room? I was thinking we could buy some stuff to just make quick breakfast in your room before leaving? What do you think? Would the hotel be ok with that? Would it set off the smoke dector? Help, any ideas anyone???:confused3 :confused3 :confused3


I actually thought about this too...I am staying at a studio villa, so I will have a mini kitchen.I was not worried about the hotel having issues. I am just concerned if I should pack it or carry it on the plane.

[Violets by da Marina]

Yeah, that's the other thing, I don't think the plane should have a problem. It's an electronic item. I'm just thinking of an electrical skillet. Like a warmer. I did read about the grocery thing, but for that we were just gonna go stock up at walmart. We are renting a suite, it does have a mini fridge, so it's kindoff like a kitchen. I just wanted to cook something there. No that I want to, but money wise to save some...

[santa's surpriz]

I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Rival-4071WN-32-Ounce-Hot-Express/dp/B00006IUXU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1212290486&sr=1-9
and it is small, and quickly heats just about anything in your resort room. Water boils quicker than coffee maker and you can even heat open cans in it if you fill the bottom with a little water. Great for making oatmeal and coffee in your room.


Wow, does that bring back memories. I had one of these...ummm 20 years ago... in college. They work really well, used to use it to make ramen noodles in my dorm room. Oh to be poor college student again!