Free things to do at resorts? Cheap eats? - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

~Tonga Wingo~ · 01-02-2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by *Fantasia*

Any guests are welcome to check out the Disney resorts and eat at their restaurants. They can check out the pools. But if the girls are interested in swimming at the Disney resort, you have to be a registered guest of that resort. I hope this helps.

I believe the OP meant swimming at their own hotel. The Caribe Royal has a pool and their own 75-foot water slide.

~Tonga Wingo~ · 01-02-2013, 03:59 AM

For a nicer, but inexpensive place for dinner, I'd check out Wolfgang Puck Express in DTD.

leahcar · 01-02-2013, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Tonga Wingo~

I believe the OP meant swimming at their own hotel. The Caribe Royal has a pool and their own 75-foot water slide.

Yes, that is exactly what I meant.

Missytara · 01-02-2013, 07:17 AM

You can also ride the water taxis for free. I would do a loop, first going to OKW, then browse around until you get to the Marketplace stop. You can go over to SSR and catch a few appetizers on the patio at the Turf Club. Then walk back over and catch the water taxi to POFQ and POR; both have entertainment starting at 8:00 pm in their respective lounges, Wednesday through Saturday.

ExpatDisneyLover · 01-02-2013, 01:39 PM

I love the water taxis and concerts at DTD - Old Key West - Goods to Go - conch chowder is about $4 - plus you can often get a grilled cheese to go with that not too bad a price - it is fun to travel by water to all of them depending on how much time you have - POR, POFQ, SSR

DTD Wolfgang Puck Express IMO best value for money spent - lots of things large enough to share. Ghiradelli chocolate free samples a nice sweet ending.

MK area resorts monorail and water taxis - WL, Contemporary and GF - fun to go to Fort Wilderness - lots of places to walk. I like the pork sandwich at Captain Cooks at the Poly and take it to eat out by the pool - nice view of the lagoon and great "Hawaiian" atmosphere.

Jazz band at the GF!

Ice cream at the Boardwalk about $5 gives you a very large serving (double scoop) which is easily a size to share IMO. Water taxi from the Boardwalk resorts to HS - to Epcot - just enjoying the Boardwalk atmosphere is nice - benches and rocking chairs.

AOA resort - food court with some interesting options you don't find everywhere.

*Fantasia* · 01-02-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Tonga Wingo~

I believe the OP meant swimming at their own hotel. The Caribe Royal has a pool and their own 75-foot water slide.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leahcar

Yes, that is exactly what I meant.

Ah! Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't so sure and I didn't want to lengthen my post by inquiring what you meant by that.

Sorry.. I don't have anything to add to what is already been said. I hope you enjoy your time!

FantasiaMagic · 01-02-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kerri0616

Earl of Sandwich is quite reasonable! And sharing an ice cream at Ghirardeli's would be yummy too.

Your making me hungry! I LOVE earl of sandwich!!!! - wish I could eat there right now.

Free things:
-checking out other resorts
-Boardwalk (entertainment, shopping, food)
-DTD(entertainment, shows, bowling, movies, shopping, food)
-swimming

cayennews · 01-30-2013, 09:06 PM

Ditto. I am sure I will be dining at both places when I visit this spring. You have to get ice cream on a vacation!

Coyotesweat · 01-31-2013, 01:29 AM

I intend to take some free boat rides and walks during any busy times. The boat from MK to Fort Wilderness is lovely, and so are the trails there,, and I want to show hubby where I stayed 25 yrs ago and Discovery Island that used to be a rescued bird preserve 25 yrs ago. We will also take nice walk from Pop to AofA and take taxi to contemporary to walk over to MK for our early steam train tour. It's about the only way to get there at 7 am!

01-02-2013, 03:59 AM	#17
~Tonga Wingo~ A.K.A Mrs. Dale Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 293	For a nicer, but inexpensive place for dinner, I'd check out Wolfgang Puck Express in DTD. __________________ Me: My furbabies: Jane and Jasper WDW Commando Member #143 ----------------------------------------------- Latest Trips: June 2010 ASMo / May 2011 Pop / June 2012 Music Planning trip for Oct 3-12, 2013.

01-02-2013, 07:17 AM	#19
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,300	You can also ride the water taxis for free. I would do a loop, first going to OKW, then browse around until you get to the Marketplace stop. You can go over to SSR and catch a few appetizers on the patio at the Turf Club. Then walk back over and catch the water taxi to POFQ and POR; both have entertainment starting at 8:00 pm in their respective lounges, Wednesday through Saturday. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

01-02-2013, 01:39 PM	#20
ExpatDisneyLover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando and headed back overseas every now and again Posts: 1,760	I love the water taxis and concerts at DTD - Old Key West - Goods to Go - conch chowder is about $4 - plus you can often get a grilled cheese to go with that not too bad a price - it is fun to travel by water to all of them depending on how much time you have - POR, POFQ, SSR DTD Wolfgang Puck Express IMO best value for money spent - lots of things large enough to share. Ghiradelli chocolate free samples a nice sweet ending. MK area resorts monorail and water taxis - WL, Contemporary and GF - fun to go to Fort Wilderness - lots of places to walk. I like the pork sandwich at Captain Cooks at the Poly and take it to eat out by the pool - nice view of the lagoon and great "Hawaiian" atmosphere. Jazz band at the GF! Ice cream at the Boardwalk about $5 gives you a very large serving (double scoop) which is easily a size to share IMO. Water taxi from the Boardwalk resorts to HS - to Epcot - just enjoying the Boardwalk atmosphere is nice - benches and rocking chairs. AOA resort - food court with some interesting options you don't find everywhere. __________________ Jill February 2011 Disneyland Paris First Dream Castle Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2641414 November 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Third Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2554325 June 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Second Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2476348 March 2010 Disneyland Paris Hotel Santa Fe First Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2419270 2009 WDW POR Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220476 1984 DL * 1986 WDW * 1994 Euro Disney * 1996 WDW * 2009 WDW POR * March 2010 DLRP Santa Fe * June 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * November 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * February 2011 DLRP Dream Castle * May 2011 WDW Sheraton Vistana / Hilton Bonnet Creek * September 2011 WDW Night of Joy Hilton DTD * March 2012 WDW Pop * April 2012 WDW AKL * May 2012 WDW SSR *

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01-30-2013, 09:06 PM	#23
cayennews Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 71 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	Ditto. I am sure I will be dining at both places when I visit this spring. You have to get ice cream on a vacation!

01-31-2013, 01:29 AM	#24
Coyotesweat Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 175	I intend to take some free boat rides and walks during any busy times. The boat from MK to Fort Wilderness is lovely, and so are the trails there,, and I want to show hubby where I stayed 25 yrs ago and Discovery Island that used to be a rescued bird preserve 25 yrs ago. We will also take nice walk from Pop to AofA and take taxi to contemporary to walk over to MK for our early steam train tour. It's about the only way to get there at 7 am!