Episode 13: Money-Saving Tips!
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Hello, Disney food lovers! Great news today for all you hungry commuters, walkers, runners, gym-goers, and other assorted podcast listeners!
Just wanted to let you know that the budget-friendly 13th episode of our DFB Podcast is posted and ready for downloading!
In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News and discuss some great ways to save money on meals and snacks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We also answer a couple listener questions, and reveal the answer to our Episode 12 trivia question (and compel you with a new trivia question)!
Here’s the Podcast page for Episode 13. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS or on iTunes!
Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! The podcast even has its own Twitter account — tweet us at @DFBPodcast!
One way to check to see if the dining plan is right for you is a spreadsheet that you can use. Be warned, the video is a little boring, but I don’t think there is anything you can do to make using Excel an exciting video.
The video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMDg…456VJg&index=1
The website with the file is here: http:/www.seeyareelsoon.wix.com/seeyareelsoon
Thanks to the Disboards for showing this to me. The thread about the spreadsheet may be found at:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3050182
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Some of the tips (sharing, prioritizing bites) seem to fall under the eat less food category which applies universally instead of getting more bang for your buck.
What offsite places do you guys recommend?
Other suggestions:
– Similar to offsite, you could do a few meals in your room. Breakfasts might be the most convenient, and you can get groceries through Garden Grocer or sometimes a grocery run is included in the car service.
– Offsite meals are even more of an option at DL, where decent options are within easy walking distance.
– Free samples: Ghiradelli, does Boudin in DCA still give out bread cubes?
– Connect with the non-Disney restaurants for special offers or discounts: Earl of Sandwich’s email list, Cava’s twitter feed
– You can buy meal vouchers for DL character meals that can save a few bucks, especially in peak season. (vouchers include tax/tip)
Neil B. — Thanks for sharing!
UPA — Great suggestions! Regarding offsite, we mention in the podcast that heading just a bit outside of the gates brings you to plenty of lower-priced chain restaurants that can offer a break for your wallet.
My wife and I will get two dishes to share… sort of a first choice and second choice thing. That way, we can have half of a more expensive entree and perhaps half of another cheaper entree. So yes, getting two entrees to split can still a valid way of saving money!
Brad — That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
We really like using Garden Grocer — it saves us a ton of cash as we make our own breakfast, buy plenty of drinks, and get most of our snacks from them. (We don’t do the dining plan.)
Having just listened to this podcast in prep for our next Disney trip, I would like to add to the cilantro comments. I am highly allergic to cilantro (coriander here in the UK) but I have NEVER had any difficulties in dining in Mexico. Occasionally there will be a salsa or dressing to leave but I can choose anything I want pretty much. The restaurants to take more care are in the Italians such as Via Napoli and Tony’s as a lot of the spicy tomato base sauces include it in small amounts. The worst ever though was the Hollywood and Vine dinner buffet where I was told to avoid at least 3 of the main dishes and 2 starters. Still you can be fairly sure that the puddings will be safe