Dinner suggestions for those who don't like to cook on vacation?

[DeeP]

All the resort stores have basically the same things with the DVC resort stores having more because they have a pretty good variety of frozen foods, i.e. pizza, tv dinners, frozen breakfast entrees, etc. They also have all the basics: bread, milk, juice, eggs, bacon, etc. The prices are pretty high, IMHO. You can do much better at a grocery store off site or even the convenience store that is attached to the gas station on the corner right down from Boardwalk main entrance has basically the same things and lower prices. You will love BW, it is a fantastic resort!!

 

[nezy]

Uh-Oh DeeP--are trying to get Richyams going w/ that last comment?

For us a trip to Wal-Mart or Publix is always required!
We always get the pre-cooked fajita flavored frozen chicken and make fajitas (I think someone else mentioned fajita's).
Always have breakfast in room-cereal, frozen waffles, pancakes--easy but filling.

If you are hanging out by the pool cheese and crackers and frit and yogurt always hold us, dispersed w/ treats for the kidslike ice cream. At BW you can get hot dogs and such on the Boardwalk.

Frozen Pizzas are good, pasta and any Stouffers family size meal, All can be supplemented w/ salad & bread, as previously mentioned. No matter how prepared and what you bring, the kids always want a little something special that you have to buy at the resort!

I always bring candy or lollipops from home w/ Disney characters for in the parks. as an extra treat.

When in doubt PBJ!!
George Foreman grill souds like a good idea.

 

[DeeP]

Uh-Oh DeeP--are trying to get Richyams going w/ that last comment?

To tell you the truth, nezy, Richyams never even entered my mind when I answered the post! I am almost positive the orginial poster said they were staying at BWV and I answered based on the store at the BWV resort. And BWV is a fantastic resort, I was just stating a fact, no thought of RY intended in my answer at all, believe me!!

 

[Jeanne]

First day at WDW DH always heads to the closest Einstein Bagels and get a dozen with cream cheese. Our kids love to go to the general store or the gournet store at Epcot and pick out a selection of crackers, cheese, sausage, dips, herring, etc. for hor's devours on the balcony dinner. They tend to graze as we watch what is happening on the boardwalk. Add a bottle of wine, and everyone is happy. It is a family fav and one night of grazing is planned for each trip. Left overs always are eaten.

 

[joepoe]

Originally posted by mirlow
We have 3 young kids and eating out all the time can get very tiring. I was hoping to get some suggestions from those who are more familiar with staying at a DVC. What have you done for dinner that doesn't entail much work?

You can order in pizza, of course! We have also made spaghetti. Hot dogs are quick. All the junk our kids eat at home is easily transferable to a DVC kitchen.

This may sound goofy, but sometimes we have cereal for dinner!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have to agree with most of the other suggestions. Have you thought about packing a few boxes of Mac and Cheese? You can add things to these like frozen peas, tuna, hot dogs etc. and the kids love them!

 

[auntsue]

Where is the gourmet store in Epcot?

 

[DeeP]

Where is the gourmet store in Epcot?

I am trying to figure this one out also????? I know about and have shopped many times at the Gourmet Pantry in DTD but I can't place a gormet store in Epcot.

 

[nezy]

Of course DeeP, my RY statement was tongue in cheek!

I love the "grazing" idea and the cereal. I am trying to convince my family that a meal does not have to consist of a 3 to 7 course event! All of the snacks that are eaten during the day "was your lunch" I often say.