OK, I admit it...this post is really a matter of opinion. I mean, it's hard to quantify value when it comes to food. It's kinda like comparing apples to oranges. Or taco salad to quiche, as the case may be. Still, here are what I consider to be the top 5 food deals at Walt Disney World:
5. Animal Kingdom's Picnic in the Park. This to-go meal can be purchased for 2-6 guests, and you can choose the less-expensive sandwich version, or the slightly pricier ham or chicken meal. Both come with sides, dessert, and bottled water. Prices start at $17.99 for two people and go up to $56.99 for six. A great deal at less than $10/person!
4. Condiment bars. Many of the counter service restaurants around the World feature exceptional "dress your own" condiment bars. By adding enough toppings, you can turn a burger or potato into a meal. I'm especially fond of the taco bar at El Pirata y el Perico in the Magic Kingdom. For $5.99 you get two beef tacos, or for $7.29 you can have taco salad (my favorite). Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa as high as you can pile it!
3. Fresh produce. While this isn't a filling meal, you can complement a less nutritious offering, such as a hot dog, with a healthy side, such as a banana, for as low as $1. Fruit cups are around $3, and many counter service restaurants offer grapes or carrots as side dishes. Every park has at least one restaurant or cart with fresh produce choices, if you're willing to look. The Magic Kingdom has the most offerings (Liberty Square Market, Main Street Bakery, Toontown Farmer's Market, to name just a few). In Disney's Hollywood Studios you'll find Anaheim Produce. Sunshine Seasons Grab-n-Go in Epcot has a great selection. And the Animal Kingdom sells produce at Harambe Market.
2. The half rotisserie chicken with two sides. Three of the four parks have some variation of this meal that is large enough for two light eaters to share (and certainly enough for a parent to share with a small child). Sunshine Seasons (Epcot), Cosmic Ray's (MK), and Flame Tree BBQ (AK) all have a similar meal for under $10. For a little more at Flame Tree BBQ, you can get ribs instead of chicken.
1. I hesitate to tell you about this one. Really, I want to keep this little secret for myself. Oh, alright. My favorite food deal is in Epcot, tucked away in the World Showcase...in the country that is known for its food: France. For those of you who don't care to indulge in the extravagance (and expense) that is Chefs de France, but still want to experience the taste sensations, try Boulangeri Patisserie. This little counter service spot is in the rear of the pavilion. With just a few tiny tables outside, you'd never realize that they serve some of the same desserts and pastries as the other French restaurants--but at a fraction of the cost. Some items are as low as $1.95! My favorite value is the ham & cheese croissant. At just $3.25, it's a perfect light lunch. But don't stop there--you must try the chocolate mousse! And maybe the quiche. But it's OK...you can indulge...nothing on the menu is over $6!!! It's a little out of the way, but definitely worth finding.
My daughter, enjoying the chocolate mousse!
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