OK. I hope this doesn't get too long but seriously need some advice! Does ANYONE ever just get along on counter service, food at resorts & possibly eating outside of disney? I have read the menus for most of the resteraunts, They are very expensive & I have a very pickey family. We are driving down & will have alot of water, pop, snacks & stuff. I don't think I can deal with making sandwiches a whole lot but may. I think the prime time cafe has a dessert platter that sound unbelievably yummy so thinking of going for dessert or trying to get it to take backe to our room. Would that be a possibility?
Some history: DD3 had a neuroblastoma on her spine when she was 16 months old, the cells mimic the cells in her brain so when her antibodies attacked the tumor, they attacked her cerebellum & brain stem. The tumor has been removed so now her immune system just attacks her brain, It is incrdibly rare. We have been through the worst 1 1/2 yrs possible. I give her (steroid)shots-- we are just taking her down to every 3 days from everyother but use to be daily, She has monthly infusions therapies etc. Just had her 3rd spinal tap 4 hours from home, got her home & she was in agony
admitted to local hospital for spinal headache & muscle spasms, she was in soooo much pain. They treated it with torodol & valium. Terrible terrible thing that was.
My point- In July DD5 & I sailed 3 day wonder. Just us. She obviously has been through the wringer too. I guess on the spur of the moment, after we were back, I booked 7 day Land/Sea. Since, We have moved due to the school in the area we were living & have had some unexpected expenses. I did the cruise so I know we can get by pretty cheap then. But our budget is al ot smaller than we originaly planned. I am scared we are not going to have enough money to enjoy ourselves. It sounds like no one doesn't do the reseraunts. Is it possible? That is the biggest expense I think. Sorry I am rambling. How much (or little) can a family of 4 get by on 4 days in Disney. My kids don't ask for a ton of stuff so not alot of souveniours. DD3 has the Minnie Ears DD5 got her on the cruise. DD5 ( Actually, yesterday was her birthday so now she is 6) got the Cinderrella dress she wanted on the cruise. From Disney store-on sale alot cheaper than the one on ship. She got the Tiara on the ship. I am getting worried. My 6 year old cried all day yesterday on her birthday. It was so sad. She will no longer let my husband go with me on overnight trips with little one. (she informed me of that yesterday) Daddy needs to stay home with her. I know I am using you guys for free therapy-sorry. Anyway, we really can't afford this vacation, But I don't care! We paid for most of it already. $2800 for the 4 of us. I think That is good. So, Please help! any suggestions? One very sick baby, one very depressed child & parents who don't want to kill themselves making this possible. Thanks if you read this whole thing & for any suggestions to cut down on expences.
www.geocities.com/opsomyo - needs updating
Some history: DD3 had a neuroblastoma on her spine when she was 16 months old, the cells mimic the cells in her brain so when her antibodies attacked the tumor, they attacked her cerebellum & brain stem. The tumor has been removed so now her immune system just attacks her brain, It is incrdibly rare. We have been through the worst 1 1/2 yrs possible. I give her (steroid)shots-- we are just taking her down to every 3 days from everyother but use to be daily, She has monthly infusions therapies etc. Just had her 3rd spinal tap 4 hours from home, got her home & she was in agony

My point- In July DD5 & I sailed 3 day wonder. Just us. She obviously has been through the wringer too. I guess on the spur of the moment, after we were back, I booked 7 day Land/Sea. Since, We have moved due to the school in the area we were living & have had some unexpected expenses. I did the cruise so I know we can get by pretty cheap then. But our budget is al ot smaller than we originaly planned. I am scared we are not going to have enough money to enjoy ourselves. It sounds like no one doesn't do the reseraunts. Is it possible? That is the biggest expense I think. Sorry I am rambling. How much (or little) can a family of 4 get by on 4 days in Disney. My kids don't ask for a ton of stuff so not alot of souveniours. DD3 has the Minnie Ears DD5 got her on the cruise. DD5 ( Actually, yesterday was her birthday so now she is 6) got the Cinderrella dress she wanted on the cruise. From Disney store-on sale alot cheaper than the one on ship. She got the Tiara on the ship. I am getting worried. My 6 year old cried all day yesterday on her birthday. It was so sad. She will no longer let my husband go with me on overnight trips with little one. (she informed me of that yesterday) Daddy needs to stay home with her. I know I am using you guys for free therapy-sorry. Anyway, we really can't afford this vacation, But I don't care! We paid for most of it already. $2800 for the 4 of us. I think That is good. So, Please help! any suggestions? One very sick baby, one very depressed child & parents who don't want to kill themselves making this possible. Thanks if you read this whole thing & for any suggestions to cut down on expences.
www.geocities.com/opsomyo - needs updating