New blog- Picnic in the Park

[safetymom]

New blog is up. Picnic in the Park at Animal Kingdom. http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/04/14/picnic-in-the-park-at-animal-kingdom/#more-2240

[ADP]

Thank you very much Kathy. I was interested in hearing about this. It sounds like you really enjoyed it.

Did you happen to find out if they accept the Table in Wonderland 20% discount? I doubt it since its considered a counter service meal, but was curious.

[MonkeyPants]

looks pretty good, decent price for what looks like decent food, I will definitely be trying that next time I am there

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Kathy that meal looks great. Did you get to pick the sides and desserts. Will they accept child credits with adult credits mixed? If you could find that out I would really appreciate it. This looks like something we would probably do.

[jen3003]

Kathy thank you for the pics. I was debating about trying that in August but after reading your review I think that will definitely will.
I do have one question do you have to pick all the same sandwiches or can everyone choose their own? Just curious thanks!!!

[dvcfamily41801]

Thanks for the post, Kathy! This looks like a great idea for our July trip. We do love Flame Tree BBQ so it will be hard to pick!!!

[dis2cruise]

I too am hoping to try this in August...we are going with 6 people my dd's sweet 16 vacation party so we do have a couple of extra kids in tow :rolleyes1 . that being said...the extra 20% off with my tables in wonderland (dde)
card would even make it sweeter :thumbsup2

[hideeh]

This is going on my list to try next month. It looks delicious....

Are the bags available to purchase other than with the picnic meal? I am a sucker for bags! If this one is exclusive to the picnic meal, it is all the more reason to try it out.

Heidi

[safetymom]

You can buy the bag by itself in the shops at WDW.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Thanks for the blog and the great pictures! When I first heard about this, I was wondering if the picnic area had tables - silly, I know. But you cleared that up - looks like a great idea on Disney's part!

[dpuck1998]

Thank you very much Kathy. I was interested in hearing about this. It sounds like you really enjoyed it.

Did you happen to find out if they accept the Table in Wonderland 20% discount? I doubt it since its considered a counter service meal, but was curious.

Meal for 8 in December :woohoo:

[crazydisneyman]

This is a great idea, especially for families!

I really like it when Disney thinks outside the box like this. We will definately try this when we go in May! :thumbsup2

[BriarRosie]

I replied in Facebook, but I think my idea bears repeating here.

I thought that people who stay in DVC villas could really benefit from this, especially if they're staying at AKLV, since it's so close to the park. You can buy a chicken meal for more than your actual party size and head back to your villa. Any leftovers can go into the fridge.

[TXYankee]

Thanks!

I wish they had a meal for two. That is alot of food for a couple.

Maybe I could find a solo traveler to join us for lunch.

Are people who did not buy the picnic allowed to eat at the picnic tables?

[spaddy]

That chicken looks awesome. I am hungry just looking at it.

[*NikkiBell*]

I am shocked as anything that they made this a CS credit. I am assuming it is one CS for each of the people? How would they know if only one got it or three?

[safetymom]

You have to buy at least 3 servings. It would be 3 adult CS credits.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Sorry to repeat myself. Can you pick the sides and desserts or is it a set menu? Thanks

[safetymom]

Tier one choices are Turkey focaccia, chicken wrap, ham grinder or tuna pita.
Sides are
Chips, coleslaw, corn medley, green beans, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, orzo pasta, oven roasted potato wedges, seasonal fruit salad, tomato and cucumber salad.
Desserts
Apple, Brownie, Cookie, Cornbread, Crisped rice treat, orange

Tier 2 Rotisserie chicken or ham
Same choices for sides and desserts.
No substitutions.

Tier One
Meal for 3 24.99 plus tax 3 sandwiches, 1 side, 3 desserts, 3 bottles of water
Meal for 4 32.99 plus tax 4 sandwiches, 2 sides, 4 desserts, 4 bottles of water
Meal for 5 40.99 plus tax 5 sandwiches, 3 sides, 5 desserts, 5 bottles of water
Meal for 6 48.99 plus tax 6 sandwiches, 4 sides, 6 desserts, 6 bottles of water
No substitutions.
Tier Two
Meal for 3 29.99 plus tax 6 pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 lb. of Ham 2 sides, 3 desserts, 3 bottles of water.
Meal for 4 38.99 8 pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/4 lb. of Ham, 3 sides, 4 Desserts, 4 bottles of water
Meal for 5 47.99 10 pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/2 lb. of Ham, 4 sides, 5 Desserts, 5 bottles of water.
Meal for 6 56.99 12 pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 3/4 lb. of Ham, 5 sides, 6 Desserts, 6 bottles of water.
No substitutions.

[TXYankee]

Desserts
Apple, Brownie, Cookie, Cornbread, Crisped rice treat, orange
.

Cornbread for dessert? Hummm

[amamax2]

Can each person choose a different type of sandwich for Tier 1, or do you need to choose only one type for the whole party?

[Stitchmistress]

Great blog post! I wish they had had it last summer. The pizza at pizzafari was so-so. Next time!

[Becx N Gav]

DH and I will be trying this in May. I think that the meal for 3 will be ok for us as we can have a sandwich each (maybe 1 and a half) and save the rest for later. If you picked it up at say 11am had a sandwich and then had a snack later (would also hopefully avoid a larger lunch time crowd).

[cj9200]

I would like to do this when we go down in June. The problem is that my DD and her friend are both vegetarians and I don't see any options for them other than the sides. Anyone know anything different? Doesn't make any sense for me to have three sandwiches while they eat mac and cheese.

[PrincessBetsy]

Thanks for the post, Kathy! This looks like a great idea for our July trip. We do love Flame Tree BBQ so it will be hard to pick!!!

We have exactly the same problem! We love Flame Tree, but the Picnic looks wonderful too. Hmmm... Maybe we can get the picnic for lunch and share something at Flame Tree for dinner. :thumbsup2

[safetymom]

I would like to do this when we go down in June. The problem is that my DD and her friend are both vegetarians and I don't see any options for them other than the sides. Anyone know anything different? Doesn't make any sense for me to have three sandwiches while they eat mac and cheese.

There were no vegetarian options. Maybe once they see it is popular they will add one.

[cj9200]

There were no vegetarian options. Maybe once they see it is popular they will add one.

Thanks for the quick answer. That is unusual for Disney; they are very good at accommodating vegetarians. Maybe when we go down there I will stop by and inquire and when told, “Well you can have the turkey sandwich without the turkey,” I’ll ask to see a manager. No sense paying the same price for a sandwich with just lettuce and tomato. Maybe spur some action.

[safetymom]

That is exactly what I would do.

[timandlesley]

New blog is up. Picnic in the Park at Animal Kingdom. http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/04/14/picnic-in-the-park-at-animal-kingdom/#more-2240


Loved it as always, thanks so much for the info! You mentioned for parties of 3, is it enough for that price for 4 people too?
Lesley

[safetymom]

Thanks. I think the chicken would be enought for 4, along with the desserts. The sides I thought were skimpy for 3. The water is the small bottles so you would want to buy a drink or two.

[timandlesley]

Thanks. I think the chicken would be enought for 4, along with the desserts. The sides I thought were skimpy for 3. The water is the small bottles so you would want to buy a drink or two.

Thanks so much! As always I appreciate the info! :thumbsup2
Lesley

[Trinity524]

So tier 1 can be used with the dining plan only or is it 2 and three? Great idea... I am so excited about it!

[safetymom]

There are only 2 tiers. You can use the dining plan for either tier.

[Trinity524]

Thanks so much Safety MOM!

[Hiner]

We want to do this when we go in 2 weeks.

My question...there are 4 of us so will the picnic cost us 4 quick service credits or 1 quick service credits if we are on the DDP? I ask because they say picnic for a number of people for a cost.

[safetymom]

It is one quick service per person.

[1000th happy haunt]

I just called Tables in Wonderland and was told "no", you can't use the DDE/TIW card for the Picnic in the Park.

[elemusing]

I have been wondering - what is keeping people from sitting on and using the picnic tables that are supposed to be reserved for the picnic in the park paying people? From the pictures, it looks as if anyone can just plop down there to rest or to even eat their own food that isn't from the picnic in the park . . .

Are there CM's there? Is the area roped off?

ETA: OK - I just listened to the whole podcast and heard the answer to this - the answer is nope - there is no way you are going to get a table during busy times. ha But the good news is like Pete said - you can always go to other places to eat like the regular tables outside of Tusker and the nice area by the water behind Flame Tree.

[SWB]

Sorry to repeat myself. Can you pick the sides and desserts or is it a set menu? Thanks

I am wondering this also, and as well as another poster asked if the tier one sandwiches can be individually ordered or does it have to all be the same?

[thesimson01]

Another question for you:

Example: Party of 4. Can i mix tier 1 and 2. What i mean is that the 2 adult take tier 1 and my 2 kids tier 2?

thanks.

[safetymom]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31358147&postcount=19

This link has the sides you can choose. I think you can choose different sandwiches for tier 1.

You can't mix tiers within a group. If you had 6 people you could do it, but each tier starts with 3 people.

[thesimson01]

Thanks

[agnes!]

I like the idea, but won't be getting it the next time we go. My family is not that big on desserts, we'd rather have more sides. I wish we could substitute sides for desserts.

And what's with putting cornbread as a dessert (yeah, yeah I know it's usually sweet as cake but *still* it's CORNBREAD). I guess Disney thinks nothing says dessert like "cornbread" ;)?...

agnes!

[safetymom]

UPDATE: starting May 10 they will offer vegetarian choices. Portobello Mushroom and Vegetable Wrap on Tier 1, Tandoori Spiced Tofu and Zucchini Squash, a side dish available with either tier.