Youth Group in Orlando Budget Dining Help

[dhdozier]

Hello all! My youth group will be attending Rock the Universe instead of Night of Joy in Sept this year. I am trying to be budget minded as several of the youth attending are doing good to be able to purchase tickets to attend so I want meals to be economical as possible. I know there is the Universal meal deal for under 30 bucks (the 2 park plan) which doesn't sound too bad but wondering if there are other restaurants close to this area that are a better deal $$ wise and not too hard to get to. We are staying at a hotel that weekend with a good breakfast that is free so lunch and dinner is the focus. I posted other questions on the Universal board but would love help from the budget board, especially concerning dining. Thanks for any help!!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

How big is the group?

I would def. check out Cicis Pizza. Buffet and its budget priced which equals happy well feed teens, especially boys.

 

[dhdozier]

Around 20 total, Cici's is a great idea. I know they put out coupons for free drinks so that would help some. Also, I know there is a BK in citywalk, but figured the prices would be alot more than the others. Anyone know for sure or where I could see a menu? Want to give the kids and chaperones some choices to vote on, thanks!

 

[descovy]

Sweet Tomatoes is another good place to look into that has coupons.

I haven't been to the one in Orlando but we go to Sweet Tomatoes frequently in Houston. It is an all-you-can-eat soup & salad bar with breads, pastas, potatoes, and desserts as well. Lunch is $6.99, Dinner about $8.50 I think.

 

[ValiantHeart]

Sweet Tomatoes in Orlando is amazing. Very filling and well priced. Depending on where your hotel is, the nearest cici's to the park may well be down the street. We stayed in an off-propery hotel (Hampton Inn on Palm Parkway) and the cici's was right down the street. Our family loved it because they had very personable wait staff! You can also get plenty of coupons for a free buffet with the purchase of one buffet and two 32 oz. drinks, good for up to ten people, so if you have a big group, that's an option! You also meet lots of CMs, or at least we did, since they get to eat there for $2.99!