Appetizers are only included if you have the deluxe dining plan. If you have the regular plan which is one table service credit and one quick service credit per night of stay, then you will need to pay out of pocket for appetizers. With the regular plan, you will get one entree, one dessert, and one non alcoholic beverage. If you go somewhere that has milkshakes like Sci Fi, you can use your beverage allowance or your dessert allowance for a milkshake. Children can eat anything on the buffet. You can order any entree with your credit and there is non additional fee for the more expensive ones. However, occasionally an item will say "for two" in the description. If it is a "for two" item, then you will need to use the two credits.