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Melissa7477 · 12-11-2012, 10:03 AM

Our family is finally taking our first family vacation in Feb. and we picked DW. We are fortunate enough that my hubby is home from deployment! We already have our 4 day hopper tickets and we are staying with my grandparents. We have a 10yr old and a 11mo by the time feb comes. I'm trying to figure out how much cash we will need to bring with us for food and fun

Any insight is welcomed. Thanks in advance.

Swissdog2010 · 12-11-2012, 11:37 AM

That will depend largely on how you like to eat. If you're staying with Grandparents, I'd plan on eating breakfast there before you head for the parks. So that means grocery money. A big breakfast can mean a light lunch at one of the many counter service resturants. Their meals average about 8-10 dollars plus another 3 for a drink. Sit down meals can run anywhere from 15-45 dollars each depending on where you go, and usually require advanced reservations. One advantage you might consider is that your husband is in the military and with his ID you can get access to Shades of Green and their meals are more moderate in cost. My wife and I are both Army Civilians and we make sure we go to Magino's Italian Resturant at SoG at least once a trip.

Melissa7477 · 12-11-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the info. We were going to stay at the SoG but decided to stay with my grandparents so we can visit with them. I'm hoping we could spend less than $1,000 lol

goofydisneygal · 12-11-2012, 12:34 PM

We have stayed offsite and been able to eat for minimal spend ... the beauty of having breakfast at home, pb&j and banana sandwiches that you bring to the parks, frozen water bottles in backpacks ... it is great Disney lets you bring in your own food so you can save there and that way you can splurge on a character experience or meal that will be really memorable!

Swissdog2010 · 12-11-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Melissa7477

Thanks for the info. We were going to stay at the SoG but decided to stay with my grandparents so we can visit with them. I'm hoping we could spend less than $1,000 lol

If you are disciplined about gift shopping in the many stores and boutiques you should be able to manage that. I always cringe when we get done with the rides and attractions and the wife heads for the stores.....

Melissa7477 · 12-11-2012, 01:38 PM

Thank you guys so much for the advice. I'm not much of a shopper and I Plan on giving our daughter a limit lol

Metro West · 12-13-2012, 07:13 AM

Welcome!

Soarin Hubby · 12-23-2012, 01:46 PM

Welcome. You'll have a great time; just relax and enjoy it. You can't do everything. We live here and still haven't been able to see & do everything.

Merry Christmas to all.

12-11-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
Melissa7477 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	New to the boards & need opinions Our family is finally taking our first family vacation in Feb. and we picked DW. We are fortunate enough that my hubby is home from deployment! We already have our 4 day hopper tickets and we are staying with my grandparents. We have a 10yr old and a 11mo by the time feb comes. I'm trying to figure out how much cash we will need to bring with us for food and fun Any insight is welcomed. Thanks in advance.

12-11-2012, 11:37 AM	#2
Swissdog2010 DDC 677 Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 322	That will depend largely on how you like to eat. If you're staying with Grandparents, I'd plan on eating breakfast there before you head for the parks. So that means grocery money. A big breakfast can mean a light lunch at one of the many counter service resturants. Their meals average about 8-10 dollars plus another 3 for a drink. Sit down meals can run anywhere from 15-45 dollars each depending on where you go, and usually require advanced reservations. One advantage you might consider is that your husband is in the military and with his ID you can get access to Shades of Green and their meals are more moderate in cost. My wife and I are both Army Civilians and we make sure we go to Magino's Italian Resturant at SoG at least once a trip. __________________ DisDad Member #677 Hooahh! 1996---Off Property,2004---OKW, 2005---OKW, 2006---OKW/SSR,2007---OKW/SSR 2008---OKW/SSR 2009---SSR/SSR,2010---OKW/SSR,2011---OKW/SSR 2012---OKW/SSR, 2013---OKW(booked)

12-13-2012, 07:13 AM	#7
Metro West Proud Redhead 11.47 Miles from Universal 23.56 Miles from Disney Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NW Orlando, FL Posts: 42,311	Welcome! __________________ ** Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2004! **

12-23-2012, 01:46 PM	#8
Soarin Hubby Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Just behind MK Posts: 138	Welcome. You'll have a great time; just relax and enjoy it. You can't do everything. We live here and still haven't been able to see & do everything. Merry Christmas to all. __________________ Disneyland 2011 & 12. Visited WDW every year since 1983, (own OLCC) then moved to WDW 2009 & retired. Cruises: the Magic in '02 (eastern); '03 (western); the Wonder in '07, '08 (DVC), '10 (Halloween), '11 (Alaska) & '12 (Hawaii); Dream 3x's in 2012, 2x's in Apr 2013 & the Fantasy in Nov 2013. Bought DVC in '06 and use for DL, WDW resorts & cruises.

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12-11-2012, 12:32 PM	#3
Melissa7477 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Thanks for the info. We were going to stay at the SoG but decided to stay with my grandparents so we can visit with them. I'm hoping we could spend less than $1,000 lol

12-11-2012, 12:34 PM	#4
goofydisneygal Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 16	We have stayed offsite and been able to eat for minimal spend ... the beauty of having breakfast at home, pb&j and banana sandwiches that you bring to the parks, frozen water bottles in backpacks ... it is great Disney lets you bring in your own food so you can save there and that way you can splurge on a character experience or meal that will be really memorable!

12-11-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
Melissa7477 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Thank you guys so much for the advice. I'm not much of a shopper and I Plan on giving our daughter a limit lol