Any REASONABLY priced non-park restaurants?

[katie111]

We are doing a non-Disney trip next week but are basically staying on Disney property at Bonnet Creek. We'll eat most of our meals outside of the Disney bubble because it is so much cheaper. However, i know my kids will want to eat a couple meals inside the bubble. Any suggestions? We used to go to ESPN for a cheap meal but now they want $20 for nachos and $18 for a burger!

 

[caliope]

I guess that depends on what you consider reasonably priced. We live in a very expensive part of the country. WDW restaurants are a tad higher than what we are used to but definitely not an extreme. I know people from different parts of the country would have a different perspective.

We enjoyed our meals at Beaches and Cream and didn't think the food was too pricey, though the menu is limited.

 

[Hopefully]

I agree. What is "REASONABLY priced" to you?
As you stated, Disney restaurants are expensive. ESPN is one of the cheapest. If that is high for you, it will be hard to find something less. The Plaza at the MK is lower than most.
Good Luck

 

[VillainFavs]

Don't know what kind of meal you're looking for. Trail's End at the campground is one of the cheaper buffets and is actually quite good. I know they offer a Disney Visa discount if you have that card. Or you could try either Rainforest or T-Rex at Disney Springs. Both have rather large menus and even some appetizers that could be a meal themselves.

 

[VillainFavs]

Another option is doing a QS meal at one of the resorts. Contempo Cafe is very good, huge selection, and they bring the food to your table so it feels a little bit of a step up from the typical QS.

 

[ShellieMimi]

$18 for a burger is reasonable to me at WDW TS.

 

[caliope]

$18 for a burger is reasonable to me at WDW TS.

I'd agree with this too.

 

[TwoMisfits]

We are doing a non-Disney trip next week but are basically staying on Disney property at Bonnet Creek. We'll eat most of our meals outside of the Disney bubble because it is so much cheaper. However, i know my kids will want to eat a couple meals inside the bubble. Any suggestions? We used to go to ESPN for a cheap meal but now they want $20 for nachos and $18 for a burger!

If you want TS and don't like the prices you posted, probably not. You are probably better off sticking to offsite places with specials offered.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

We also live in an expensive part of the country and $18 is not reasonable for a Disney burger, not when I can go to one of the upscale burger places around here and get a much better burger for a few dollars less. But that is what it is. With respect to reasonably priced, The Wave or Grand Floridian Cafe offer some sandwiches in the $15 or so range, but the burgers there are $18 or more.

 

[lovin'fl]

House of Blues at Disney Springs. Love it there. Also, you can make reservation on Open Table.

 

[Branflakes]

Disney Springs:
Blaze.
Earl of Sandwhich.
Food trucks
Frontera taco QS counter
BB wolf sausage co
Bongos express
D LUXE burgers
Frontera cafe window.

Resorts:
All QS at all the resorts.

I'm sure there are tons more.
But as far as TS? Maybe T-REX and split two meals four ways. Their portions are enormous. I don't know Cheap or Inexpensive are just not words I tend to associate with Disney.

 

[Marthasor]

I would have to agree that ESPN is one of the cheaper TS. In fact, our TS at ESPN was cheaper than our QS at BOG. As others have noted, perhaps do QS? QS on the Boardwalk at night is fun - you can eat and see the entertainment. There is also great QS in DS.

 

[lovin'fl]

Also, we have been enjoying Big River on the Boardwalk. Easy to walk in there and they have a little bar with TVs.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

The Fountain at The Dolphin was good and quite reasonable when we went

 

[Hopefully]

Disney Springs:
Blaze.
Earl of Sandwhich.
Food trucks
Frontera taco QS counter
BB wolf sausage co
Bongos express
D LUXE burgers
Frontera cafe window.

Resorts:
All QS at all the resorts.

I'm sure there are tons more.
But as far as TS? Maybe T-REX and split two meals four ways. Their portions are enormous. I don't know Cheap or Inexpensive are just not words I tend to associate with Disney.

These lists are all QS, none are sit down table service if that is what you were asking about

 

[mom25kiddos]

We are a big family and what we usually do is choose to order several meals for the table and share. everyone gets to taste everything, and we don't waste great amounts of food. We will order a bunch of appetizers and make a meal of it, and order a couple of desserts to share. Plus, I have made my kids a deal that if they drink water at restaurants, they get a real can of pop when they get home. We just look at menus and figure which ones will work well for sharing.

 

[Branflakes]

These lists are all QS, none are sit down table service if that is what you were asking about

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[Deb & Bill]

Olivia's at OKW is good. Try the Southernmost Buttermilk Fried Chicken.

 

[LaBelleVie]

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I second Earl of Sandwich. It's pretty reasonably priced, and I think they still do the thing where if you sign up online for their e-club, you get a coupon for a free sandwich.

 

[Mainemama]

Grand Floridian Cafe is reasonable (in my view.) just don't order the $35 burger! Beaches and Cream, as suggested earlier, is very reasonable.