Best Value for 1 credit TS?

[Tiffer]

Where is the best restaurant (price wise) to spend a TS credit? I haven't used the DP since Narcoosee's & LE Cellier went to 2.

Now where is the most expensive restaurant that still uses 1 for dinner?

 

[icecream]

Chef Mickey dinner
Fantasmic! lunch or dinner

 

[steves100]

Chef Mickey dinner
Fantasmic! lunch or dinner

CHEF MICKEY!!!!

U HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

Where is the best restaurant (price wise) to spend a TS credit? I haven't used the DP since Narcoosee's & LE Cellier went to 2.

Now where is the most expensive restaurant that still uses 1 for dinner?

The best restaurant is the one that has food you like! If the most expensive restaurant has nothing on the menu that you particularly care for, is that really the best value??? Look at the food items, not the prices!

 

[masupo]

The Disney Tourist Blog has a good article about maximizing the value of your table service credits (he has one for counter service as well). Articles like this on various sites are helping me plan for my next visit. There are great pics in the article/site too!

http://www.disneytouristblog.com/dining-plan-table-service-top-value/
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/dining-plan-counter-service-best-values/

 

[Tiffer]

The best restaurant is the one that has food you like! If the most expensive restaurant has nothing on the menu that you particularly care for, is that really the best value??? Look at the food items, not the prices!

I understand that, and agree. My question is merely me doing my research. I am a steak and seafood person (and now gluten & dairy free).

What other than Chef Mickey's, we will definitely be going there, assuming we get an ADR?

 

[Tiffer]

The Disney Tourist Blog has a good article about maximizing the value of your table service credits (he has one for counter service as well). Articles like this on various sites are helping me plan for my next visit. There are great pics in the article/site too!

http://www.disneytouristblog.com/dining-plan-table-service-top-value/
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/dining-plan-counter-service-best-values/

Thanks so much for the links!!

 

[emsstacey]

The buffets are the most expensive, in my experience. Ohana for us but even though I like it a lot, not the absolute best overall.

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

I understand that, and agree. My question is merely me doing my research. I am a steak and seafood person (and now gluten & dairy free).

What other than Chef Mickey's, we will definitely be going there, assuming we get an ADR?

If you have strict dietary concerns, that's what I'd be focused on rather than the price then. I'd be asking who has the best options for gluten and dairy free. I'm sure you'll get a of great advice and suggestions there. If the most expensive place serves only regular pasta and covers everything in cream sauce, it won't do much good! Whereas if one of the less expensive options has really great salads and gluten-free dishes, that would be a great choice.

Chef Mickey's is a perfect example. One of the most expensive buffets....and also about the worst!

 

[masupo]

Thanks so much for the links!!

You're welcome! I'm doing research too. I've never used the dining plan before and I'm hoping to get free dining if there's still availability when I book next week. If I can't get free dining, I'm considering paying for it.

I have a couple of more links I'm using to determine where/what I want to eat, value, etc...

The Disney Food Blog is helping me find new things to try
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/

Disney Dining Calculator - help determine if the Disney Dining Plan is financially worth it
http://www.distripplanner.com/

All Ears - lists menus with prices for all WDW restaurants
http://allears.net/dining/menu

 

[Tiffer]

If you have strict dietary concerns, that's what I'd be focused on rather than the price then. I'd be asking who has the best options for gluten and dairy free. I'm sure you'll get a of great advice and suggestions there. If the most expensive place serves only regular pasta and covers everything in cream sauce, it won't do much good! Whereas if one of the less expensive options has really great salads and gluten-free dishes, that would be a great choice.

Chef Mickey's is a perfect example. One of the most expensive buffets....and also about the worst!

Again, appreciate your thoughts on what should be a priority to me, and what I should be focusing on, but really just looking for folks to answer my question, if they are so inclined. FYI~ I am traveling with 5 other people, who do not have the same dietary restrictions, and I'm doing separate research on restaurants that appeal to me and my own needs.

You're welcome! I'm doing research too. I've never used the dining plan before and I'm hoping to get free dining if there's still availability when I book next week. If I can't get free dining, I'm considering paying for it.

I have a couple of more links I'm using to determine where/what I want to eat, value, etc...

The Disney Food Blog is helping me find new things to try
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/

Disney Dining Calculator - help determine if the Disney Dining Plan is financially worth it
http://www.distripplanner.com/

All Ears - lists menus with prices for all WDW restaurants
http://allears.net/dining/menu

Thank you so much!!! What helpful information!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Most restaurants have an entree or two that are notably more expensive than the rest of the menu. If wanting to have the priciest meal is a priority, consider items such as the steak at Tony's Town Square. One time we were on free dining, and I ordered that just to "stick it to the man".

 

[elaine amj]

I thought the food over at Turf Grill in Saratoga Springs was really good. We could get steak and drinks like virgin pina colada there. That will be my Le Cellier substitute

 

[Tiffer]

Most restaurants have an entree or two that are notably more expensive than the rest of the menu. If wanting to have the priciest meal is a priority, consider items such as the steak at Tony's Town Square. One time we were on free dining, and I ordered that just to "stick it to the man".

This made me smile, thank you!! Haha I am looking for good steaks and seafood.

 

[scrappymel]

I know you were asking about overall restaurant, but some of the most expensive entrees are:

$33.49 strip steak at BOG
$35(ish) dinner at LTT
$28.49 curry crusted lamb chops at Kona
$33.99 prime rib at Boatright's
$28.99 steak and coconut shrimp at Yak&Yeti
$29.99 lobster and shrimp pasta at Coral Reef
$34.99 tenderloin at Chefs de France
$30(ish) skillet at Whispering Canyon

My DH goes for most of these. LoL.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Best value means eating the meal which will satisfy you most, IMO. That means eating food that you will love, not food which Disney prices higher. For us, that means Boatwright or 'Ohana.

You determine the value of the things that you are purchasing, not the seller.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

I thought the food over at Turf Grill in Saratoga Springs was really good. We could get steak and drinks like virgin pina colada there. That will be my Le Cellier substitute

Boatwright's has a nice Prime Rib. We go there when we want PR.