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 I
have 10 Grandchildren.
We
take them to Disney each year and it can
get expensive when you have to buy food
for usually 6 or 8 at a time.
I
know…it is a vacation. Just the same
you may want to save a few dollars of your
food bill. Here are a few things I have
learned.
FIRST
GET YOU DISCOUNT TICKETS THROUGH OUR SITE
ORLANDO DISCOUNT TICKETS.COM, THEN PLAN
YOUR FOOD
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- Pack Your Backpack |
| When PLANNING THE VACATION
BE SURE TO BRING THE BACKPACKS. We sometime
forget and have to purchase them there
in Orlando…..it can be expensive.
Assume you are packing a backpack for
an overnight stay at your parents when
you head out for the day. Pack unsalted
protein snacks instead of buying a lot
of fast food items throughout the day.
Bringing along refillable water bottles.
Coke and other items to purchase at
the park can be expensive. Water, multi
grain bars, cheese, crackers, chocolate
and unsalted bisques are great. Take
Zip lock bags. I always take a small
garbage bag…they are handy to have. |
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2 - Pack the Right Clothes |
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Be sure to bring the
right clothes. Check out the weather
forecast
Be sure the kids have a hat
Bring extra Sun Screen
Throw in a bathing suit if they are
going to go on wet rides
Bring a good camera
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- Free Food |
| Watch for signs saying
that kids eat free when accompanied
by an adult. |
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- Do the Research |
| Try to decide beforehand
on where you plan to eat. Researching
menus and prices is worth the time when
budgeting for your Universal Studio
or Disney Park trip. Avoid spending
money on park meals that are not in
the many food courts. Some snacks like
wraps can be prepared in your hotel
room before you go. |
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- Eat Breakfast before you go |
| If you are using one
of the great condos or houses that are
shown on our partners Just
Florida Vacation Rentals site then
you will be all set. If not….your
hotel will probably have a kitchenette
or microwave and small refrigerator.
So stock up on breakfast foods, soups,
hotdogs, and other microwavable foods.
This will cut your food costs drastically
during your Disney vacation. There is
a Mc Donald’s and a Burger King
with in 1 mile of each site. |
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- Avoid Peek Meal Times |
| Try to eating a late
lunch rather than an early dinner then
snack in your hotel room later. Menu
prices are less at lunch. We often leave
for pizza on the way home…the kids
love it and the cost is less than a
third. |
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- Purchase a Refillable Disney Mug
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| When staying in an All-Star
Disney hotel, ask about purchasing a
refillable mugs when you arrive. The
mugs can usually be refilled for free
during the rest of your stay. |
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- Keep the Leftovers |
| Most restaurants in Florida
serve large portions. Bring along a
lunch bag and have zip lock plastic
bags handy to help separate food which
can be enjoyed later. No fish or chicken
though. |
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- For the expensive roof top Restaurant….Try
Dessert Only |
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If the restaurant is
too expensive, but that you would
love to dine there, just drop in for
coffee and dessert instead of a full
meal.
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- Don’t send the children |
| Go to the line up yourself….and
if possible leave the children with
your partner. You don’t want a
child to get lost or frightened by being
alone in a line up. |
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- Stand Up Meals |
| Epcot's universal dining
options, offer you a chance to try different
foods without going to expensive sit-down
restaurants…and it saves time.
It's economical fun and different. |
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- Enjoy the Unique Restaurants |
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We
like to eat special meals at other
occasions, not at the theme park.
First look through the menu. The folks
at the door are friendly and they
will give you the menu, or it may
be posted on the wall near the entrance.
Be sure it is child friendly if you
have the children.
Check
the wait time. Be sure you will not
miss some rides or shows while eating.
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Be
sure you map out you daily items to visit
and have a great time. Please tell your
friends about our web site. Orlando Discount
Tickets
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