Browsing menus/prices is a great idea. Additionally, we always bring our own bottled waters into the parks so I don't mind paying for a drink with a meal (or a hot beverage and treat while waiting for a parade)--because bottled water at the parks for everyone adds up. You can order most "meals" that come with fries without them to save a couple bucks, unless you want those fries because those are great for sharing. Many of the adult sized entrees (Rancho del Zocalo for example) are large enough to be shared and you can even stretch that meal further by ordering a side of tortillas to fill with the meat, beans, rice from your meal. Often for three/four of us, we'll get two entrees and a salad and share those. The bread bowls with soup (or Mac and Cheese) are quite filling (i get butter when ordering and then snack on that with the bread). Any money saving tips help, but DL is still expensive so I would budget $75-$100 a day for lunches, dinners and snacks. I too, try to use my vacation money wisely, but I don't want to walk around hungry and miss out on some of the "fun" treats at the park and be a scrooge telling my kids no if they'd like a Dole Whip, churro or turkey leg. Also, depending on where you're staying if you are taking breaks during the days eating outside the parks might be an option that might offer some savings also, although again you're at DL so even some of those chain restaurant prices are higher than their equivalent at home.
