How to get the most out of free counter service

[4GoofyCrew]

Columbia Harbor House in MK - Hands down our favorite quick dine (with free DDP). Delicious food and we liked the more 'restaurant' setting, especially if you bring your food upstairs.

 

[Mary Anne]

One of our favorite "sit down" quick meals is the food court at POFQ for a hot dinner (not sandwiches). Last week I had the the combo meal of Chicken and Rib Combo, mashed potatoes, corn, and a piece of cornbread. It came with a 20 oz bottled drink and desert. I had the ice cream and they gave me two of the biggest scoops of ice cream I ever saw. This meal could easily feed two people. The cost if you were paying out of pocket was $14.19 you'd then pay extra for the soda and ice cream. You could easily go $20 for dinner there. Can't beat using a counter service there.

However, I agree, eat where you enjoy the food not just based on the biggest bang all the time.

 

[Marionnette]

The Disney Food Blog has a great list of the better QS restaurants. Top 5 Disney Dining Plan Quick-Service Values for 2012
Includes pictures and a short review of the food. Just keep in mind that this is a foodie blog, so their idea of "top 5" might be different than the "best bang for your buck" crowd.

 

[hsmamato2]

I'd stay away from the abc commisary in HS...it's pretty bad..... there;s an outdoor area near TOT that's got better options for cs......

 

[Pembo]

I had a steak at Coronado Springs that was paid for with my qsdp. It was amazingly delicious. Definitely a great value.

 

[tink576]

We love the wolfgang Puck express at DTD...Huge pizzas and meal options and you can easily feed 4 people with only 2 or 3 credits.

 

[love2disney]

Pepper market at Coronado springs, buffet on QS. Best Value and great food

 

[mom2cookies]

you can look up the menues of each place that has counter service and see what they have to offer ; )

 

[Mary Anne]

I'd stay away from the abc commisary in HS...it's pretty bad..... there;s an outdoor area near TOT that's got better options for cs......

Yes, but ABC has something no other quick service has. My son works there LOL

 

[Granny square]

Yes, but ABC has something no other quick service has. My son works there LOL

Lol, time with someone I loved would be the only reason I'd eat there.

 

[linnylu]

In terms of the beverage on the quick service dining plan, is the coke only a fountain drink? Could you get a bottle of coke or even a bottle of water for your beverage option? What other beverages are included with the QSDP?

 

[lurkernj]

In DHS I'd go with starring rolls too. We ate there in September and it was a delicious sandwich on nice fresh bread. And for dessert they have great cupcakes and pastries.

As far as drinks go, most places you could get lemonade or iced tea, or a bottled beverage such as water or juice.