(Newswire.net — May 14, 2019) — When it comes to snacks, drinks, and delicious foods, Disney has plenty to offer. For some, however, price can make it difficult to knock out their Disney food bucket list. But by making a few changes to your spending habits, you can save loads of cash. Here are a few tips on how to save money on food at Disney World. Some require a little sacrifice while others are super easy. Nonetheless, you’ll save some money.
How to Save Money on Food at Disney World
Don’t know how to save money on food at Disney World? No worries. You can simply skip the soda, milk or juices, don’t pay for sides you don’t want and more.
Skip the Soda, Milk or Juice
Paying over $3 for juice, chocolate milk or soda every time you have a meal will definitely eat into your budget. Consider this, if you’re ordering drinks for each of your daily 3 meals, that’s about $10 a day on drinks alone. Then multiply that figure with the number of people you’re traveling with and the reality starts to sink in. A simple way to cut down your costs is to order a free cup of water with every meal.
Don’t Pay for Sides You Don’t Want
Most menu item prices at restaurants will usually include the prices of sides such as baked beans, salad and fries. Skipping the sides, especially if you don’t want them can save you about $1-$2.50 on your meal. If a meal you want to order comes with a side, ask if you can have the meal without the side and you’ll save some money.
Pack Your Own Snacks
Bringing and packing your own snacks into the park is a great way to save a lot of money during your vacation. Buying snacks every day will definitely add up. Popcorn will cost about $4, chips $3, pretzels $5, and so on. However, buying a snack may be a cheaper option if you substitute your meal for a snack such as pretzels.
Use A Cash-Back, Restaurant-Friendly Card
Restaurant credit cards can come in quite handy especially when it comes to eating out. Restaurant-friendly cards can allow you to get twice the points back on all purchases. Other cards such as the Discover Card can give you up to 5% cash back at restaurants during special times of the year. Another great option is Disney’s Visa Rewards Card which can give you $10 dining credit for every $500 you spend.
Eat at Quick Service Restaurants
Quick service restaurants, which are equivalent to fast casual or fast food restaurants are the most affordable dining options at most Disney Parks. Consider eating at these establishments as they’re cheaper than table service restaurants. The quality and variety of food may be limited but prices are typically about half the price when compared to table service restaurants.
Bottom Line
If you’ve been dreaming of a magical trip to Disney World, but can’t figure out how to fit a trip into your budget, don’t give up. With these tips on how to save money on food at Disney World, you can expand your budget a bit wider and enjoy your trip without worrying about overspending on food.