Breakfast Help Needed

[themillersdaughter]

i need help. my partner and i are going in september, and generally we don't eat big, but we like eating well. we are both morning people, so we plan on getting an early start in the parks and then use some post lunch time when the heat is at its peak to kick up our heels at the pool, then hit the parks again and take in a late dinner. with that in mind i've made most of our of adrs for dinner, only one for lunch, and none for breakfast.

i feel like we've got a pretty good plan together for lunch options, but when it comes to breakfast im feeling simultaneously whelmed for options (mickey waffles, and tonga toast, and cinnamon rolls- oh my) and totally unimpressed (reports of scrambled eggs that taste like rubber) and i just have no idea what to do i haven't been since 2011, so i'm hoping the folks out there with more recent experience can give me some guidance?

1. what quick food options are open when the parks open? i'm not at all opposed to grabbing a turkey leg or pork shank for breakfast, i just don't know if the cast members will think i'm crazy if i ask for one at 8am...
2. most breakfast food ive seen on menus tends to skew towards sweet and cold (like breakfast pastry or bagels, etc...) what are some good places that have more protein based options available?
3. we are staying on site at wilderness lodge- from reading the boards i've gathered they have a convenience store kind of market? but i'm not sure what exactly they sell-hard boiled eggs? fruit? might i be able to cobble together some kind of in room breakfast picnic?
4. i haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, so it could be totally gauche- but more often than not, i cannot finish a whole dinner portion, which means i end up taking home part of a meal. at home, this usually becomes breakfast. are doggy bags okay at disney? (that was super embarrassing to type, but i am just desperate to know)

 

[sharonabe]

You can get your leftovers bagged up to take with you, but if you're not heading directly back to your resort, they won't keep very well in the heat of a summer night.

Park QS with some protein:

All Starbucks locations have a few breakfast sandwiches with protein and I think all parks now have one
MK-Sleepy Hollow has an egg waffle sandwich as well as the nutella and fruit one
AK-Pizzafari has some unique breakfast options
EP- Sunshine Seasons is your best bet
HS-Fairfax Fare used to have breakfast sandwiches, but I'm not sure if they still do this.

Your larger problem is when to eat. You don't want to use the early morning prime touring time to stop for a bite to eat. You will have a fridge in your room, so maybe get some string cheese, PB & J or just a box of protein bars to tide you over.

 

[kastoney]

Sharon's reccomendations are spot on for quick service and I think she is right that fairfax fare isn't serving breakfast anymore. You may also want to consider some early breakfast adrs near your resort and then still hit the parks close to rope drop. Whispering canyon, Kona, and trails ends are all good breakfast bets and I believe they start serving at 7:30

 

[DISNEY1975]

Not sure if you are set on CS, but if not, the Wave at the Contemporary resort has a great breakfast menu. You can take the ferry to Contemporary from Wilderness Lodge, then walk or hop the monorail after breakfast to the MK.

http://allears.net/dining/menu/wave-of-american-flavors/breakfast

 

[JZCubed]

Read: http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...villa-disney-vacation-club-review/#more-15308

Like all the Deluxe resorts, Wilderness Lodge has a counter service (Roaring Fork) and table service (Whispering Canyon) for breakfast.

I'm not sure what a 'healthy' breakfast means to you. For example - a yogurt with a banana can have as much sugar as a danish (I'm diabetic); beef jerky is an excellent source of protein.

Counter service will likely have some hot items beyond oatmeal, like Bounty Breakfast of eggs and meat. Variety and custom orders may be limited. These places open by 6am'ish. There will also be cold items available in the refrigerated section.

Table service gives more variety and items made to order. These open later - usually around 7:30am.

If you want additional variety, you can certainly travel for food. We prefer Park time first thing in the morning to elaborate breakfasts. And traveling for breakfast does not work for us either, but it may for you. Boma may be the only breakfast worth traveling to, unless there is a Character meal that you are compelled to enjoy.

If you've planned lunches - I suggest getting to the Parks at their opening rope drop after grabbing what's available at your convenience. Some days, that might mean room service, some days, maybe you have time for Whspering Canyon, some days grabs something at Roaring Fork and/or just wait until you pass the long lines at Starbucks and the others….because everyone else has decided to grab something at the Starbucks and the other counter service places.

Turkey legs and pork shanks may not be available at breakfast hours in the Parks. Nothing you can do will surprise Cast Members that have witnessed babies bottoms being cleansed in water fountains.

 

[CraigInPA]

If you're near the Grand Floridian, I believe you'll find the Grand Floridian Cafe serves a very good Lobster Eggs Benedict. My wife, a low carb, high protein eater, thinks it to be one of the best breakfasts available for her at WDW. Most of the park options tend to be carb heavy (muffins, danish, breakfast sandwiches, etc...), even if they are protein rich. Most of the sit down breakfasts have eggs, and several have fresh fruit, if you want to avoid carbs.

It is not gauche to ask for a doggie bag at any sit down meal. However, consider whether you'll eat it later. I know my wife and I frequently used to bring home something tasty that was leftover. Except for cake, which was eaten for breakfast the next day by me, we didn't eat any of it.

 

[themillersdaughter]

thank you so much!

EP- Sunshine Seasons is your best bet

i've actually been looking forward to sunshine seasons since the last time i was there years ago, i'm probably more excited than i should be to go back there.

I'm not sure what a 'healthy' breakfast means to you. For example - a yogurt with a banana can have as much sugar as a danish (I'm diabetic); beef jerky is an excellent source of protein.

at home, i eat pretty "clean" (i know, a vague term no better than "healthy"- but for me that means balancing my macros, no sugar, no dairy, minimal processed foods, and carbs with low glycemic index). i plan to consume all those things during my trip, but breakfast feels like my most functional meal, and i always need a good dose of protein to start my days.

Some days, that might mean room service

....i didn't even think of room service. is there a menu out there somewhere?

Nothing you can do will surprise Cast Members that have witnessed babies bottoms being cleansed in water fountains.

note to self: do not drink from fountains.

If you're near the Grand Floridian, I believe you'll find the Grand Floridian Cafe serves a very good Lobster Eggs Benedict. My wife, a low carb, high protein eater, thinks it to be one of the best breakfasts available for her at WDW. Most of the park options tend to be carb heavy (muffins, danish, breakfast sandwiches, etc...), even if they are protein rich. Most of the sit down breakfasts have eggs, and several have fresh fruit, if you want to avoid carbs.

It is not gauche to ask for a doggie bag at any sit down meal. However, consider whether you'll eat it later. I know my wife and I frequently used to bring home something tasty that was leftover. Except for cake, which was eaten for breakfast the next day by me, we didn't eat any of it.

YES! i was trying to find a good option for breakfast on the last day since we will need to eat but won't be in the park, and this is perfect. and glad i won't be the only one with leftovers

 

[JZCubed]

at home, i eat pretty "clean" (i know, a vague term no better than "healthy"- but for me that means balancing my macros, no sugar, no dairy, minimal processed foods, and carbs with low glycemic index). i plan to consume all those things during my trip, but breakfast feels like my most functional meal, and i always need a good dose of protein to start my days.
--- Healthy protein? Are you sure you want to eat at Disney? You might consider a delivery (or shop yourself) at a nearby Whole Foods. Honestly, Disney is not known for healthy options, certainly not at Quick and/or Counter Service locations.

The two 'healthiest' locations at Disney are: 1.) Wave (which has 'sustainable' dotting their menu), and 2.) Fresh - inside Dolphin - with freshly squeezed/pressed juices. Some of those juices are available from their Qwik Service Coffee Bar inside Swan.


....i didn't even think of room service. is there a menu out there somewhere?

I have no idea if this is current or accurate, but it's standard stuff:

http://www.themouseforless.com/walt...lderness-lodge-in-room-dining-menu/#Breakfast

note to self: do not drink from fountains.
Think about that when you touch utensils at any buffet.

see above

 

[rlovew]

3. we are staying on site at wilderness lodge- from reading the boards i've gathered they have a convenience store kind of market? but i'm not sure what exactly they sell-hard boiled eggs? fruit? might i be able to cobble together some kind of in room breakfast picnic?

They will have some groceries including a small variety of cereal, milk, a variety of toaster items(for DVC rooms), fruit(same price and selection as quick service), bread, donuts and other breakfast patisseries in boxes (think Eteman). Also some frozen items like sausages, breakfast bowls, and such. This is a mini grocery store (they will also have items for other meals such as lunchmeats) because of the DVC rooms with full kitchens at the resort.

 

[themillersdaughter]

see above

vacation turns me into the ultimate dietary hypocrite: a churro is a totally acceptable snack because i had a hard boiled egg for breakfast, and those things balance each other out.... and after looking at the prices for the room service menu (even just as a ballpark), i think i might be better off just ordering from whole foods and mixing up hotel picnics and some of the restaurants i get excited about.

side note- the germs you speak of are the stuff of nightmares. but i'm starting to see why threads pop up where people speculate they got food poisoning- far more likely they suffered from a lack of handwashing after running around the park all day and touching stuff that thousands of other people running around a park all day touched too. in the heat. and humidity. (still- sucks to get sick on vacation)

perhaps more important than breakfast i now plan on having a dedicated spot in my suitcase for large quantities of hand sanitizer.

 

[Aerinha]

Eggs are generally not my breakfast choice because I adore carbs and most restaurants do not cook eggs long enough to suit me (I like the kiss of the pan on them). Quick service eggs at Disney are awful. Avoid at all costs unless you will literally die without an egg. I had really good omelets at Boma (cheddar and bacon) and Captain's Grill ( I learned to request eggs well done to get what I want). Most deluxe resorts have sit down restaurants where you can order set egg dishes or two eggs your way meals.

Starbucks is in all parks and you can carb and caffeine your brains out there

Boardwalk Bakery has bfast sandwiches and pastries.

I have heard the bakery in France at Epcot now opens at 9 for breakfast, but haven't tried to persuade the CM blocking that area at opneing to let me in.

Gaston's Tavern at MK has giant cinnamon buns and pork shanks and opens with the park.

Check the travel size section at stores, they sell handsanitizer in plastic holders that you can hook on bag straps or belt loops. I always have one of them with me to use before eating as well as wet wipes which also come in handy if you need to clean a scrape, a seat, dripped food on clothing or skin.