Disney World Dining on $100 a Day - Episode 117 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

The Disney Exchange is Lisa Green, Dave Hodges, and me, Nick

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After shoutouts to our listeners in the UK, new blog followers, and our friend and fellow podcaster Heather from The Disney Duo we have a brief discussion on the newly announced DVC resort, Copper Creek Villas, and the upcoming release of the live action Beauty and the Beast.

Our main topic is dining at Walt Disney World at each of the parks for 2 adults for under $100 a day.

We all took a different approach to this task. Lisa somehow, perhaps through alchemy, worked in table service and alcoholic beverages almost every day, while Dave almost always skipped breakfast to fit in a table service, while I stuck to counter service restaurants.

For my selections I added tax and rounded up.

I'm including all my notes because it took so long to compile this list. It was the most time I have ever spent prepping for a show!

Please excuse abbreviations, misspellings, etc., as it is in "shorthand."

Magic Kingdom
Breakfast - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. Assorted Fruit $1.99 and a Donut Sundae $5.99 - $8.46 / coffee $3 =$11.50
Snack - popcorn $4.25  + Coke = $8
Lunch - Be Our Guest - Braised Pork (Coq Au Vin Style) $16.99 x 2 + Coke =  $40

Snack - Mickey Ice Cream = $5
Dinner- Cosmic Ray's - Greek Salad with Chicken - $11.79 + Angus Burger- $12.99 + $4= $30
Dessert -Dole Whip $5

Total - $99.50


Epcot
B - Sunshine Seasons - Cinnamon French Toast Bread Pudding - $6.99 x 2 + coffee = $19
Snack- Karamell-Kuche - Caramel Apple + Water = $10
L - Tangierine Cafe - Mediterannian Lamb Wrap - $10.99 + Schawarma Lamb Platter - $12.99 + water = $26

D  - Yorkshire County Fish Shop - Fish and Chips $10.99 x 2 + Coke - $28
Dessert- Le Artissan des Glaces - Croque Glace - $8 x 2 = $16

$99

DHS
B  - Trolley Car Cafe - Double Smoked Bacon, cheddar and egg- $4.95 x 2 = Coffee =$16
Min and Bill's - Seasonal Milkshake - $6
L - Backlot Express-  Angus burger $11.29 + Caprese Sandwich $9.99 + Coke $4 = $26
Carrot Cake Cookie and Coke - $8
D  - Fairfax Fair - Empenadas Platter $12.49 + El Pastor Pulled Pork Sandwich $11.49 + Coke $4= $31
Dessert  Hollywood Scoops - Ice cream Cream Cone $4.49 + Ice Cream Sandwich $5.29 - $11

$98

DAK
B - Kusafiri Coffee Shop - Hot Breakfast Sandwich -$ 6.79 + Creature Comforts - Double Smoked Bacon, cheddar and egg $4.95 + coffee $5= $19
Water - $3
L - Flame Tree BBQ -St. Louis Rib Dinner -$18.99  x 2 + Coke = $45

D-Harambe Market - Grilled chicken skewer and -$9.99 + Grilled Vegetable Stack -$9.49 + Coke - $26
Snack - Mickey Head premium $5

$98

The Wheel of Distiny Topic - What's the worst Disney vacation mistake you've ever made?

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Best Walt Disney World Dining Day

By Nick

Recently, my friend Dave Tupper suggested a show topic for The Disney Exchange Podcast, which I co-host with Lisa Green and Dave Hodges.

"Best Disney Dining Day"

There were some rules: Stay on property. No budget. All food from waking up to bed time. It has to be possible, the time between establishments has to make sense.

Okay. That seemed easy, but when I started to think about it... not as simple as I originally thought!

I decided breakfast would be at a resort I love, which is The Wilderness Lodge, at a restaurant I know has a pretty terrific breakfast, Whispering Canyon. The All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Breakfast Skillet consists of Scrambled Eggs, Western Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Sausage Gravy for $17. Coffee, well, couldn't find the price. With that, tax and tip, let's call this meal $27.

I'm going to get a boat over to the Magic Kingdom and waddle around the park digesting the large breakfast before having lunch at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.

I'm starting with House-made Arepas, "a trip down the Amazon with Slow-cooked Beef, Black Beans, Tostones, and Queso Fresco" for $9.50, followed by the Grilled Lamb Chops seasoned with a North African Berber Spice Blend served with Green Lentil Stew for $25. For my drink, I'm going to have a Coca Cola product from Brazil which I know to be tasty called Guarana Kuat. Like the coffee at breakfast, the price is elusive. Let's say it's $4 since it's exotic.
 For dessert I'm going with the Kungaloosh! Fans of the late great Adventurers Club at the also late great Pleasure Island will get the reference. The Kungaloosh! is an African-inspired Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Bananas served with Cashew-Caramel Ice Cream topped with Coffee Dust. $8.00.
And a coffee, why not. With tax and tip, $60.
Please don't check the math. I'm really bad at math.

So, I clearly need to walk this off, so I'm going to lap the Magic Kingdom before hopping the monorail to Epcot. I'll take a walk through World Showcase, stopping at the United Kingdom Pavilion on the way for a refreshing Innis & Gunn Draft for $9.75.

I'm continuing on through the International Gateway and heading for dinner at a restaurant I've never eaten at, but always wanted to try, Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club.
Starting with the Artisanal Cheeses, $15, and a Scotch. What Scotch? Not sure what they have, but it's a good one, so $27.
My 10oz Black Angus Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes and Cabernet Wine Sauce is $54, and I will need another $27 Scotch to go with. And a side of Sauteed Mushrooms please. $9.
Desert. I just couldn't. Okay. I'll look. The Yachtsman Sundae, Trio of Gelato and Amarena Cherries sounds great though, soooo, why not?! $10. And a water. Tax and tip, and, $190.

Wow. Please charge that to Dave Tupper. Thank you.

To hear me, Lisa Green and Dave Hodges discuss this topic in full detail, please check out Episode 70 of The Disney Exchange.

Episode 70 of The Disney Exchange Podcast: Best Disney Dining Day

By Nick

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The Disney Exchange is Lisa, Dave, and me, Nick!

Listener / reader poll;
Who would like Disney etiquette expert Miss Pixie to return and cover your Disney etiquette questions?

We bring back the rickety wheel for Tony V. Enjoy!

After some shout outs and a call for you 3 - 4 dozen listeners to request your listener number and recommend show ideas and Wheel of Distiny topics we launch into our main topic, which was suggested by friend of the show and past guest host, Dave Tupper.

"Best Disney Dining Day."

There were some rules: Stay on property. No budget. All food from waking up to bed time. It has to be possible, the time between establishments has to make sense.

Dave, Lisa and I get to breakfast before we lose Lisa due to internet issues, but fear not! She shares her lunch and dinner selections via instant messaging.

 The Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe at The Polynesian Village Resort

We somehow manage to squeeze in snacks and adult beverages like an Innis & Gunn from the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot.

 Raymond (Lisa's husband), me, and Lisa enjoying adult beverages at Epcot

This week's Wheel of Distiny topic submitted by listener Shendl: What is a good restaurant at Walt Disney World for an Anniversary Dinner under $60?

The Wave at The Contemporary Resort

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Episode 68 of The Disney Exchange Podcast : Dining on a Budget at Walt Disney World

By Nick

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The Disney Exchange is David Hodges, Lisa Green and me, Nicholas Maglio.

This week we welcome Dean, formerly of the Walt Disney World Northeast Podcast, and future co-host of...more info to come in the near future!


Our sponsor Coast to Coast Travel Pros is having a giveaway, please check out The Disney Exchange Facebook page and Twitter for information. It's a great item!

We talk about our feelings on the recently announced Disney After Hours and the "soon to be announced" Early Morning Magic ticket events at the Magic Kingdom.

Thank you Fred C. from Canada for suggesting this week's topic, dining on a budget at Walt Disney World.

Dean shares his thoughts on grocery delivery as well as Florida Water. And Coffee. Joffrey's Coffee, if you are looking for a new podcast to sponsor... hi there. :)


Driving to Walt Disney World or flying in and renting a car? Buy groceries outside the bubble.

Per Lisa : Walt Disney World will hold packages, so you can ship food! Really! Listen to the show for details!

We talk about bringing food into the Disney Parks and the rules per the Disney site.

Listener / reader surveys :

Peanut Butter and Jelly;  Refrigerate or no refrigeration needed?

Florida water; Yea or nay?

Bonus money saving tip- buy gifts or souvenirs for the kids before arriving.

We share our favorite cheap eats in each of the parks and Disney Springs.

 The Wheel of Distiny topic this week: Have you ever encountered someone famous at a Disney Park? 

That's Chris Nunez!

You can find Dean at https://twitter.com/ct_mickey_man and a new podcast coming soon!

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