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  • On Jun 4, 2013
    Jordan Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    Aunt has been to Disney many times and has always had a dining plan.This year we are going and no dining plan. She says she's even made meals out of snacks (for her it was snack credits) and child meals. Is this feasible to you?Need advice to save the most

    Jordan,

    As long as you know what you want to eat, budget for that accordingly, then stick to the plan, you will be fine, even without a dining plan.

    As for your specific point about using a snack credit for a meal, yes, that can be done. This based on two basic realities. 

    1. During most Walt Disney World vacations we all end up eating way more than we need.
    2. Many (not all) snack options at Walt Disney World are sizable and satisfying, and can replace some meals.
    What we have often done is use a snack credit in the morning at our resort food court to get something that really serves as our entire breakfast. There are plenty of choices, healthy and otherwise, with us usually going for something like fruit or a pastry. Because we pair that with either quick service meals for lunch and dinner the rest of that day, or perhaps a quick service lunch and table service dinner, we always end up with more than enough food to eat in a day.

    Beyond that, to save money look at what you get. See what comes with your purchase at different restaurants. As an example, many people chafe at the high platter costs (between $12 and $15) at the Tangierine Cafe in Epcot. But when you see all that you get with that, you realize two people could share a platter and each get a pretty hearty meal. A different example are the savory waffle sandwiches at Sleep Hollow Refreshments in the Magic Kingdom. Nothing comes with them, but for around $7, you get a HUGE sandwich that is a great lighter meal when split between two people.  

    Write me back if you have any other follow up questions, or need some good restaurant recommendations by park.

    Have a magical (and delicious) vacation!

     
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Meet the Panelist: Doug, Indiana

I am one of the Dads on the planDisney Panel, and I love to help parents plan their vacation, with a focus on showing them how it can be fun for them too. I am also here to help Dads plan some nice surprises for the Moms in their life (they deserve it!). Learn More About Doug

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