Eating on a budget

[cricket429]

Looking for suggestions for the best places to eat at Disney that are the least expensive. Also, is there a "Hard Rock Cafe" and "Planet Hollywood" in dtd? I have coupons for both of those and that would save a couple dollars.
Thank you

 

[ciera321]

There is a Planet Hollywood in DTD, but the HRC is over at the "other park". There are always counter service restaurants at all the parks which are less expensive than the sit down places, but still a bit high from what you're probably used to paying at home. You can go off property over at the Crossroads area (near DTD) for places like McDonald's, TGIFridays, Taco Bell, Chevy's.....You can also share meals if you're not big eatters. Hope these ideas are a help!!

 

[disneyjunkie]

Check the menus on Deb's site.
http://allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

She has most of the WDW menus listed. It's a great help when making a meal budget.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Check this out :

http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

Menus with prices from most off the eateries in WDW. Including Counter service. It may give you some idea.

I think Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe is a fun place to eat, even if it's a counter service.

 

[AladdinsPrincess]

If you want to try some of the restaurants, a less expensive way to do it is to go for lunch!

 

[gigi1313]

our favorite less-expensive dining tip at wdw is to have only two meals a day... we tend to bring snacky stuff for a quick early in-room breakfast (i.e. pop tarts, krispie treats, nutrigrain bars) and then have "brunch" at the parks (last breakfast seating) w/maybe a snack late day if we're feeling hungry (ice cream, popcorn, etc) followed by dinner...

if you're in animal kingdom, their "meal deal" is a good bargain because for a little more than the price of just the meal, you get a coupon for a snack and a drink to be used later anywhere in the park!

also, if you are planning to go to planet hollywood, check w/your resort front desk, they often have free appetizer coupons!

other ideas can be found on the budget board... those posters are great w/tips and ways to save before and while you are at wdw!