I have Meal Deal info

[kdudley3]

We did the Meal Deal our first day @ USF. Seeing that we woke at 6o am and traveled from the gulf, we were hungry.

We stopped at Mel's Diner first. This was at 10:30 am and the line was already long. I ordered our meals and waited in line. Then I realized that I was supposed to get dessert with each meal and the guy taking my order didn't ask me what I wanted. I went back (cut in front of the line, sorry I wasn't taken care of like I was supposed to). I said "Aren't I supposed to get dessert with these meals", and he said "You didn't ask". Well, let me tell you, I was not pleased (hungry, anxious, in a hurry for the parks), and I said "Well, that's your job, isn't it ?".

Anyway, I had a grilled chicken sandwich, the rest had burgers (they were good).I found out that we could buy the refillable mug there also (you don't HAVE to buy it online like they say). So I bought one. So we had a free refillable mug and a Sponge Bob from last trip for 5 people.

Let me say...the free refillable mug is worth it's weight in gold.

Let me first explain that when they say that it is "All you can eat", that means that you have to go back in line for about 10-20 min. to get your food. With the refillable mug (the free refillable), which can be bought at any of the restaurants offering the Meal Deal (about $8.50 including tax), you can just bypass the lines and go to the end and ask for a refill.

Next meal was at the International Food and Film, We all got different things, Sweet & Sour chicken (mediocre), pizza, chicken tenders. It was ok. BUT, the guy at the cashier's station told me that his manager told him to refill the refillable mugs (the one's that cost you to refill) for free because they were running out of the Meal Deal refillable mugs to sell. ?HUH? Anyways, free pop !!!!

We had the Meal Deal at IOA also and found that Captain America diner wrapped their burgers. Seeing that I had a bag from souveniers and a pony tail holder, I wrapped up the fries (which came in a cup) with napkins and put the burger in the bag. I took it back to our room, so yes, you can take things back to your rooms.

Louie's even wraps them up in saran wrap. So If you can live off of burgers, pizza, oriental chicken, chicken tenders, and the like, go for it. Myself...I would have rather let the family eat this "stuff" and I'd go for smaller, less heavy meals.

 

[djm99]

Thanks for posting. Does Universal sell Pepsi products or Coke!!! Please say Pepsi.... Do you know/remember what Diets or Light drinks that were offered in the parks?

 

[kdudley3]

Thanks for posting. Does Universal sell Pepsi products or Coke!!! Please say Pepsi.... Do you know/remember what Diets or Light drinks that were offered in the parks?

Sorry, but all of the drinks were Coke products (I feel your pain).

But with how expensive the drinks were and having the free refillable cup, I learned to live with Diet Coke.

There's always club soda at the bars in the parks.

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Thanks for posting. Does Universal sell Pepsi products or Coke!!! Please say Pepsi.... Do you know/remember what Diets or Light drinks that were offered in the parks?

We were able to find Pepsi at Hard Rock Cafe!

 

[Robinrs]

Thanks! I'm bringing my 13yo son and my 60yo uncle, BOTH bottomless pits so this is a deal for us!

 

[devotedchristian]

Thanks kdudley, so you can take your food to go? I was thinking this could be my dinner one night back at the resort.

Can you refill on water?

 

[devotedchristian]

Also, did you get some sort of wristband that indicated you were participating in the Meal Deal Plan?

 

[devotedchristian]

Never mind, I found it from US website:

"The wristband must be worn in order to take part in Meal Deal Program"

 

[kdudley3]

Sure, you can Pepsi at different places in Citywalk. I was just talking about the restaurants in the parks that are included in the Meal Deal.

Yes, you get a wristband. Each day has a different color. This is to prevent cheating. But trust me, there are ways to cheat if you want to take the time doing it.

When I was younger, I would "bend the rules" . But I have the extra money now not to bother.

 

[devotedchristian]

Can you refill on water?

And just to confirm, I can get a "Meal" to go right?

 

[kdudley3]

Can you refill on water?

And just to confirm, I can get a "Meal" to go right?

I'm sure that you can get water. All of the soda stations I've ever seen have a water dispenser. You can also use the water fountain. The across from Popeye's, at the restrooms, is SUPER cold.

As far as taking food back to your room, yes, ask them to wrap it up for you. They just take another plate and put it on top and cover it with saran wrap. Or you could do what I did and use a pony tail holder( or bring rubber bands) and wrap your food in napkins (as long as it's not messy foods). I have gone to diferent shops and asked just for bags for different reasons, ie:to take food back, store wet clothes from water rides or just to hold some of my stuff.

I really don't think that the kids working there really care what you do (not meaning the rides) but at stores or restaurants they really seem to just want to get their job over and go home.

 

[rubberband1293]

You can use the refillables for water - that's all I had the whole 5 days. Meal deal was not what I expected (I have learned that you get what you pay for - several times over.). So my wife and I did not opt for the Meal Deal, but did get it for the kids. What a great bargain too - three-inch hotdogs and 9 french fries. Sure the kids could eat all they wanted, but I or my wife had to stand in line every time. On the third day of our stay, we threw the Meal Deal tickets for the kids away and paid full-price. It was just easier to buy the kids what they wanted than to deal with limited menus and gnome-sized portions. Personally, I don't see the value in the Meal Deal program at all.

 

[Charleyann]

Does universal still offer the two park meal plan. We are going for two days. One day Universal and one day Islands of adventure . Universal told me a couple of months ago . I could purchase a two park meal plan. I think it was 22.99 for an adult and 10.99 for a child. Is this still available?

Charleyann

Thank you!

 

[phamton]

Does universal still offer the two park meal plan. We are going for two days. One day Universal and one day Islands of adventure . Universal told me a couple of months ago . I could purchase a two park meal plan. I think it was 22.99 for an adult and 10.99 for a child. Is this still available?

Charleyann

Thank you!

The two park meal deal is for two parks in one day. If you are only doing one park a day, it wouldn't work for you.

 

[Inlove4WDW]

Can I buy the refillable mug without the meal deal?

 

[phamton]

You can buy it but you can't get free refills with it unless you buy the meal deal. The refills will be $1.35.

 

[ines248]

The two park meal deal is for two parks in one day. If you are only doing one park a day, it wouldn't work for you.

..... and if U come late to the park (like I did), guest services will tell you that these 2 park tickets can be downgrade to a 1 park ticket, BUT YOU WILL NOT get any money back. If U ask for a full 100% refund back, so you can then buy one park meal tickets with the refund $$, guest services will tell you that because these were bought online they can not give you a refund. Read more on my memorial trip report.

"I was not able to use my last meal deal tickets. I had 2 park meals deal tickets and I arrived at islands of adventure at 3:45......(Ines248)

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Phamton I guess that from now on and whenever I buy meal tickets online I SHOULD buy all of them ONE park tickets because it is easier to UPGRADE than DOWNGRADE tickets?

 

[phamton]

My suggestion would be to not use the meal deal unless you are going to be there all day. The tickets aren't dated so you can save them for when you have a full day.

Downgrades and upgrades can be done easily if you still have the meal deal ticket but not if you have already turned in the ticket for a wristband. With a wristband, it is impossible to tell how often you have eaten or which parks you have eaten at. If you have the meal deal ticket, you can upgrade or downgrade it easily. There are no refunds on online orders but you can upgrade or downgrade any ticket including the meal deal ticket. Once you have gone to the meal deal restaurant and have received the wristband, nothing can be done.

There is only a $4 difference between the one park and the two park meal deal, hardly worth taking the time to downgrade. But if you want to do downgrade, just make sure you haven't redeemed the ticket for a wristband.

edited to add: If your meal deal are tickets included in a hotel package, they can't be upgraded or downgraded.

 

[taismommy]

Hi,

How much does the meal deal cost and were do I purchase it?

TIA,

Tamika, Tai, and James

 

[phamton]

http://www.universalorlando.com/tic_meal_deal.html

You can also purchase it at any of the participating restaurants.