Tips for Eating at Disney World on the Run

If you desire to eat in fancy (expensive) restaurants, we suggest going at lunchtime, rather than at dinner; entrees often cost a bit less at the midday meal. Some restaurants also offer great discounts if you eat during off peak hours (2pm-4:30pm).

Sometimes certain Epcot eateries have early-bird dinner deals; it pays to ask. Sometimes these restaurants offer buy 1 entrée get 1 free. We recommend eating early. Between the hours of 5 pm and 7pm the lines to ride the rides at Disney World are less busy during these hours. Bring a backpack with you on your Disney World Vacation Packages and put a few snacks, and frozen water in it. The waters will melt during the day and provide you with nice cold water. A souvenir mug can be purchased at most resorts, good for refills during your stay at the resort. The Trail's End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness has an inexpensive, yet satisfying all-you-can-eat country breakfast buffet. Look for hotels which offer Free breakfast, this will save you quite a bit of money. Don't plan on eating three big table-service meals a day. It gets expensive--and filling!

Eating at Hotels or Vacation Homes

Our Orlando vacation homes and some Orlando hotels come equipped with a refrigerator, which will help you keep your home-made snacks fresh.

Look for a hotel with Free Breakfast, this will save you a lot of money. Plus when you eat a huge breakfast you are less hungry throughout the day.

All our Orlando vacation homes, vacation condos, and town homes all have fully functional kitchens complete with stoves, ovens, microwaves, pots, pans, dishes and silverware. By staying in a vacation home you will save yourself hundreds of dollars by eating at the house. Just think about it, if you have 5 people in your party and you go to McDonalds everyday for breakfast this is going to cost you around $10 per person or $50 each day. For the same $50 you can buy a lot of breakfast food at the grocery store- eggs, bacon, cereal, coffee, bagels, etc. This $50 will feed your entire family for the week or you could go to McDonalds and pay them $350 ($50 times 7) to feed your family breakfast for the week.

Most the Holiday Inn's in Orlando offer a Kids Eat Free program. Two children eat free for every paying adult for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Eating around Orlando

Eat small meals in the park and larger meals outside of the parks before and after your visit. Just outside of Disney World and Universal Studios there are literally hundreds of chain restaurants. By eating at these restaurants as compared to the restaurants inside the parks you will save a lot of money.

Eating at SeaWorld

The best deal at SeaWorld is to buy the Sea World Orlando Tickets with the All Day Dining Included. Our discounted price for this ticket is $99 and it is a really good value!

Plan Your Walt Disney World Adventure and Experience the Magic

Walt Disney World is a one-of-a-kind destination, brimming with thrilling attractions, immersive themed lands, and unforgettable character experiences for guests of all ages. With four incredible parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’s a place where dreams come true, and memories are made to last a lifetime. 

Planning your visit is simple with our Walt Disney World Resort page, where you’ll find essential tools and tips to craft the perfect itinerary. Save on your trip with our selection of discounted Disney tickets and value-packed Disney vacation packages, which bundle tickets and accommodations for a seamless experience. Speaking of accommodations, we offer a variety of lodging options to suit your family’s needs, including top-rated hotels near Disney with convenient access to the parks and spacious vacation homes near Disney, complete with private pools and fully equipped kitchens for added comfort. 

Whether you’re soaring through the galaxy on thrilling coasters, exploring world cultures at Epcot, or diving into wild adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World offers magic and wonder for everyone. Start planning your trip today with our discounted tickets, vacation packages, and lodging options, and get ready to create magical memories that will last a lifetime!