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srauchbauer · 08-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Is it cheaper to buy your character meals through your travel package (costco) or when you get there. I have not been able to find the prices for lunch or dinners. I am thinking of adding Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen. On Costco they are about $90.00 for my family of 4.

Thanks in advance.

PhotoJoe · 08-03-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by srauchbauer

Is it cheaper to buy your character meals through your travel package (costco) or when you get there. I have not been able to find the prices for lunch or dinners. I am thinking of adding Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen. On Costco they are about $90.00 for my family of 4.

Thanks in advance.

$90 for a family of four strikes me as a good deal. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY (which at my age is not likely!), it was $27/person. I may look into this for my family trip for my DD's b'day later this month!

DisneyIsMagical · 08-03-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

$90 for a family of four strikes me as a good deal. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY (which at my age is not likely!), it was $27/person. I may look into this for my family trip for my DD's b'day later this month!

I agree, $90 for seems cheaper than walk up prices. I think the PPH "Aloha Breakfast" was around $25 per person last November.

mamaofthree · 08-03-2009, 06:42 PM

I think the prices are the same. We paid $91 at the M&F breakfast I think, last week, 2 adults, 2 kids.

22grover22 · 08-06-2009, 09:52 PM

It is cheaper on Costco, but funny thing today while I was starting to book ressies, the price kept changing from $90. something to $105 then 111. weird. I thought I heard somewhere else that you could buy the character meals ahead of time without a package. Hopefully someone will chime in about this.

MrsJackSparrow4Life · 08-06-2009, 11:02 PM

You can buy the meal vouchers from ARES travel without purchasing a package.

Breakfast with Minnie is $30/$16
Ariels Grotto is $33/$18
Goofy's Kitchen is $38/$16

I have been considering buying them since the vouchers include tax and tip.

tinkrbl · 08-06-2009, 11:37 PM

you can also purchase thru getaway today vacations (getawaytoday.com) i dont remember how much cheaper but definately cheaper than at the resort (Goofy's is up to $45.00 per adult). Hope this helps.

3Minnies1Mickey · 08-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Getawaytoday was a few $$ more than Ares. Also on both sites the breakfast is for any character breakfast, not just Minnie.

tinkrbl · 08-07-2009, 12:27 AM

3minnies1mickey thanks for that, we have a trip planned in September and we are celebrating 3 birthdays during that trip so we were trying to figure how to afford 3 diff character meals witha group of 18 people. I will check out ares now.

3Minnies1Mickey · 08-07-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkrbl

3minnies1mickey thanks for that, we have a trip planned in September and we are celebrating 3 birthdays during that trip so we were trying to figure how to afford 3 diff character meals witha group of 18 people. I will check out ares now.

No problem. ARES has a convenience fee, but even with it ARES was about $8 cheaper for 4 adults and 2 kids. I got Ariel Dinner for $33 and Goofy Brunch for $30!

yupikgal · 08-07-2009, 02:29 AM

Would they do a "will call" situation where they would have the tickets waiting? We are leaving tomorrow night! I'd love to try Lilo & Stitch breakfast! ; ) Kelly

Kayla's Mom · 08-07-2009, 10:31 AM

So if I am figuring all of this out correctly, it's cheaper to buy the vouchers on Ares for Ariel's Grotto even with our Deluxe AP discount.

I just called Disney Dining and was told that AG would be $40.01 for adults and $22.50 for kids (includes tax and gratuity). This is for our mid-November trip BTW, currently it's $45 something and $20 for kids.

So for two adults and a child I still save a few bucks getting the vouchers. Am I missing something?

DisneyMomma81 · 08-07-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yupikgal

Would they do a "will call" situation where they would have the tickets waiting? We are leaving tomorrow night! I'd love to try Lilo & Stitch breakfast! ; ) Kelly

I might be wrong but L & S might be cheaper paying when you get there then ordering the vouchers ~ call Disney Dining and check the price and then check Ares or GAT for their CM breakfast vouchers. L & S does have a menu you can order from as well ~ check out http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/menus.htm#dl

3Minnies1Mickey · 08-07-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayla's Mom

So if I am figuring all of this out correctly, it's cheaper to buy the vouchers on Ares for Ariel's Grotto even with our Deluxe AP discount.

I just called Disney Dining and was told that AG would be $40.01 for adults and $22.50 for kids (includes tax and gratuity). This is for our mid-November trip BTW, currently it's $45 something and $20 for kids.

So for two adults and a child I still save a few bucks getting the vouchers. Am I missing something?

Correct! Ares is $33 for AG adults and $18 for kids (with tax and tip).

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Originally Posted by yupikgal

Would they do a "will call" situation where they would have the tickets waiting? We are leaving tomorrow night! I'd love to try Lilo & Stitch breakfast! ; ) Kelly

Ares has a Print your voucher option. I'm not sure how long it take for them to email them to you.

DbleTheFun · 08-07-2009, 01:49 PM

Ares is super quick. You can order your vouchers in about 2 minutes, and then print them instantly, or send them to an email and print them at a later date. The email goes out immediately.

08-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#1
srauchbauer DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 1,286	character meals Is it cheaper to buy your character meals through your travel package (costco) or when you get there. I have not been able to find the prices for lunch or dinners. I am thinking of adding Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen. On Costco they are about $90.00 for my family of 4. Thanks in advance.

08-06-2009, 11:37 PM	#7
tinkrbl Disney freak for life Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Desert Posts: 44	you can also purchase thru getaway today vacations (getawaytoday.com) i dont remember how much cheaper but definately cheaper than at the resort (Goofy's is up to $45.00 per adult). Hope this helps. __________________ UPCOMING TRIP: Hoping to go for Halloween!! Previous Trips: DL = Too Many to Count WDW = MK 1997; MK, AK, HS 2005 ME (34) ; DH (42) ; DD (14) ; DD (12) ; DD (4) ; DD (3)

08-06-2009, 11:48 PM	#8
3Minnies1Mickey Just wanted to add, this is no longer a rumor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Modesto, Nor. CA Posts: 7,875	Getawaytoday was a few $$ more than Ares. Also on both sites the breakfast is for any character breakfast, not just Minnie. __________________ Shannon Mommy to 3 Princesses and 1 Handsome Prince Me(34) DH(35) DD(11) DD(8) DD(5) DS(4) Disneyland: many times as a kid * 10/05 * 12/07 * 9/09 AP holders * 10/09 * 12/09 * 6/10 1/13 Walt Disney World:* 9/11 2 weeks at BCV!!!

08-07-2009, 12:27 AM	#9
tinkrbl Disney freak for life Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Desert Posts: 44	3minnies1mickey thanks for that, we have a trip planned in September and we are celebrating 3 birthdays during that trip so we were trying to figure how to afford 3 diff character meals witha group of 18 people. I will check out ares now. __________________ UPCOMING TRIP: Hoping to go for Halloween!! Previous Trips: DL = Too Many to Count WDW = MK 1997; MK, AK, HS 2005 ME (34) ; DH (42) ; DD (14) ; DD (12) ; DD (4) ; DD (3)

08-07-2009, 02:29 AM	#11
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08-03-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
mamaofthree Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 326	I think the prices are the same. We paid $91 at the M&F breakfast I think, last week, 2 adults, 2 kids.

08-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#5
22grover22 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 65	It is cheaper on Costco, but funny thing today while I was starting to book ressies, the price kept changing from $90. something to $105 then 111. weird. I thought I heard somewhere else that you could buy the character meals ahead of time without a package. Hopefully someone will chime in about this.

08-06-2009, 11:02 PM	#6
MrsJackSparrow4Life DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,268	You can buy the meal vouchers from ARES travel without purchasing a package. Breakfast with Minnie is $30/$16 Ariels Grotto is $33/$18 Goofy's Kitchen is $38/$16 I have been considering buying them since the vouchers include tax and tip.

08-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#12
Kayla's Mom You are not alone!! I have several Disney shirts Dessert for hubby it is!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: HOT Phoenix Posts: 2,876	So if I am figuring all of this out correctly, it's cheaper to buy the vouchers on Ares for Ariel's Grotto even with our Deluxe AP discount. I just called Disney Dining and was told that AG would be $40.01 for adults and $22.50 for kids (includes tax and gratuity). This is for our mid-November trip BTW, currently it's $45 something and $20 for kids. So for two adults and a child I still save a few bucks getting the vouchers. Am I missing something? __________________ Me (Renee) DD11 DD6 Holiday/Birthday Trip Report http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2336358 Backstage Tour Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2210637

08-07-2009, 01:49 PM	#15
DbleTheFun DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 662	Ares is super quick. You can order your vouchers in about 2 minutes, and then print them instantly, or send them to an email and print them at a later date. The email goes out immediately. __________________ (me-Kim) (Aiden-6) (Brodie-6) WDW April '04, WDW May '05, WDW Dec. '07, DCL Wonder May '08, WDW at SSR May '08, WDW at SSR Dec. '08, DLR at GCC Sept. '09, WDW at KVAK Dec. '09, WDW at SSR May '10, WDW at SSR Dec '10, DCL Wonder + 5 days at GCV April '11, WDW at SSR Dec. '11, May '12 at BLT. Disney Dream & SSR Dec '12.

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