Teenager's budget HELP!

[ThinkTink1984]

Ok I have a quick question! I'm heading to the world with the girls for spring break...Ive never been there without my parents, or anywhere for that long for that matter haha, so I was wondering how much money I should bring for food and spending. Keep in mind I am 19 and its my first real vacation on my own and with my friends! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Ive got the initial costs down with a dream maker package and we'll be there for 5 nights and 6 days in March. Thanks in advance!

 

[disneymom3]

Some of that depends on what and how much you like to eat. Here is basically what I figure per person:

Breakfast--we do cereal bars, poptarts or whatever in the room, so we don't budget anything for this. Easy counter service meal, I'd say $5.

Lunch--counter service $10 max and that should include a drink.

Snacks--need to have room in the budget for at least one drink, figure $2 and popcorn or ice cream $2.50 each day.

Dinner--this one depends on counter service or sit down. Sit down figure $20, counter service would be about the same as lunch.


Personally I think these are pretty generous figures. If you decide to do a character meal--yes, "grown ups" are allowed to go--do it at lunch time and it will be cheaper. There are much cheaper options for some meals too--like a baked potato in The Land at EPCOT or a turkey leg from the various carts. This should give you a general idea though. Are you familiar with the All Ears site? Check this out; http://allearsnet.com/ She has all of the menus with prices on there so you can see what you would like and how much it will cost.

Have a great time! I travelled with my roommate on a cruise in college and it was one of the best vacations I ever had. And now the mom in me has to also say "Be careful!"

 

[littlestar]

Hello!

My 19-year-old daughter and her best friend are going to Disney in February and I second what disneymom3 said about getting some menus off of Deb Will's site (All Ears). I printed menus for our daughter and friend and they are in the process of doing their budget so they bring enough money. They also are doing breakfast in their room (the girls aren't big breakfast eaters). They are sticking some bagels, candy, snacks, etc., in their carry-on. Then they are buying a refillable mug at Pop Century when they get to Disney so drinks for the week at the foodcourt will be taken care of.

Be careful (I can't help it, it's that mom thing again) and have fun!

 

[tink2dw]

You will need a Water Plan

The water in Florida smells and tastes like sulfer!! WDW sells bottled water for $2.50 each for a small bottle!!That can be a real budget buster!! SO a Water Plan in necessary. Here are some of the solutions That have been posted

1. Buy water filtering Britta Sports bottles.

2. If you Drive bring cases of your Favorite bottled water from home

3. Flying, Buy bottled water at Walmart near All Stars.

4. Send cases of your Favorite bottled water to your WDW Resort

 

[ThinkTink1984]

oh you guys have been wonderful!! This helps a lot and the girls and I have sat down together and worked through everything with your help and your suggestions...I had to laugh at the water comment, because my jr yr in highschool the girls and I went together with my parents and brother, and we kept commenting on how the water smelled like my boyfriend after baseball practice! haha! Anyway, thank you all very much and my mother thanks you for the help and safety wishes! She is having a heart attack as we count down the days to the trip!