Welcome to planDisney, Abby!
Like you, I like to make sure I plan my Walt Disney World Resort vacation right down to meals and snacks. I know my family is happiest with full tummies, and I have a picky eater who could happily live on hot dogs. Fun fact: I can tell you where the closest hot dog is from any location in a Walt Disney World theme park.
At this time, grills are only available at select
Disney Vacation Club resorts and
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. My pal Rayna
provides grill locations for you in this helpful answer; if you’re still shopping for a resort, the
Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa have dedicated grills for each treehouse. A stay in a Disney treehouse is a bucket list item for me!
Abby, if you're hoping to save a little money on dining,
Samantha provides some good budget-friendly dining suggestions in this answer. She also shares one of my favorite tips: ordering groceries to your resort room. My family almost always orders staples for breakfasts and snacks, and we bring a cooler bag with sandwiches, fresh fruit, and cheese for my picky eater. Be sure to check the
Park Rules to ensure your cooler is the appropriate size, and pack freezer bags to fill with ice to keep your items cool.
If you’re hankering for some good barbecue and your resort hotel doesn’t have the facilities, I have some recommendations. At EPCOT, stop by
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, which serves up fantastic barbecue options. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you’ll find drool-worthy barbecue at
Flame Tree Barbecue. Their baked macaroni and cheese with pulled pork is incredible! If you head to Disney Springs, don’t miss
The Polite Pig. Whew, my mouth is watering now.
Thanks for stopping by with this delicious question, Abby! As you count down to your visit next month, be sure to read the
Know Before You Go web page for the details on Walt Disney World Resort’s phased reopening, including important safety protocols and updates. As you do your planning and Disney dreaming, don’t to read the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest news about tasty treats, fun souvenirs, and new experiences. Please come on back and see us if you can help with any more questions!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn