would it be feasible...

[urglewurgle]

to take our own food if staying on-site? not for every meal obv. but take some bread, sandwhich fillings, powedered soup, crisps (or buy some there... whatever) instead of eating out all the time... we don't really go in for HUGE meals... in DLRP we kinda survived off a bit of brekkie, sharing a kid's "happy meal", a donut and a few cups of tea... then a bit of a snack later (share a sandwich n crisps or something)

becks

 

[florida sun]

Becks

I dont see any reason why not, last year I stayed at the Pop Century and did a shop at Walmart, I bought things like Breakfast Bars, Crisps, Cans Of Pop, Bottles of Water, Cookies, etc, which worked out much cheaper than buying them on site. Im not sure about the powered soup but im sure at the food court there was a place at the drinks station that dispensed boiling water. There was also a toaster and Microwave at the food court.

You can hire a small fridge for the duration of your holiday, I think they are about $10 a night, that way you would be able to keep sandwhich spreads, butter, cans of pop, milk etc nice and cool.

Hope that helps

 

[urglewurgle]

great stuff! lol.. we're a bunch of snackers! if i eat a big meal (which i would do if i was paying disney prices!) i'd be grumpy and sleepy (happy, dopey, bashfull, sneezy, and doc wouldn't get a look in though )

 

[jen_uk]

At the food court you can def get hot water, I took my own tea bags last year and made a nice cuppa in the mornings in my ASMO mug.

 

[disneyholic family]

they probably have a microwave in the food court...
when we stayed at the wilderness lodge in august, i used the microwave in the food court to make some frozen meals i bought in winn dixie (the supermarket)......

 

[momof3disneyholics]

I stayed at the Poly back in Nov of 03 for a week before I moved to Orlando and I brought my own food the whole week. I even brought my own microwave from home! So, I would say it is definately ok to bring your own food.

 

[Travelbug12]

The most important thing is the money you're spending both to be there and be in the park. Do not let shopping interfere with enjoying the parks. Nevertheless, ANYTHING you can NOT buy in the parks is well worth it. This means going to the grocery is the best. If you can't make that, try a seven eleven. Next comes the shops at the hotel, finally the foodcourt at the hotel and last eat food at the parks only if necessary unless it is a special meal. THe prices go up accordingly. Also, there is a big difference in grocery stores. Wal Marts and publix are cheaper than the grocery at the crossroads in lake buena vista (I thing goodings), but all cheaper than anything on premises. When going to the park it is best to go to the grocery, but even grabbing bananas, dry cereal and a bagel and cream cheese from the food court will save you bundles. I read on one site that a woman would by two pieces of bread at the food court, and take jelly from the condiments section and make jelly sandwhiches for snacks I think for around .50 cents.

 

[cheryl.UK]

Please remember that there is a huge list of food stuffs that the US don't allow you to bring into the country. This includes all fruit and veg, dairy products and meat products. You even have to sign a form to say that you haven't brought any of these things with you. It would be a shame to start your holiday with a brush from US customs, to say nothing of the distress it might cause your children. I once saw someone being escorted away by 2 burly customs guys because they had an apple in their hand luggage. I only take tea bags with me now.

But it's fine to buy once you're there. The US bit of the site which has the budget board on it has loads of good money saving suggestions relating to food.