Eat at Disney World for $30 a Day

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Disney World food is expensive and it’s a major expense you need to plan for. I will give you a plan for how to eat at Disney World for $30 a day. However, when I vacation at Disney World I don’t want to spend my time cooking. I do that at home because we rarely eat out. Moreover, it’s not a vacation if I have to cook. That’s why this post is all about finding cheaper options at Walt Disney World restaurants.

I go over where to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner in each park, as well as a snack. Disney World has wonderful and iconic snacks that should not be missed. Also, the $30 a day is for one adult. I didn’t include kids but they would be able to eat for less than that a day.

Each restaurant menu item I picked is from a quick service location. That way you don’t have to worry about the added expense of gratuity. However, tax is not included in the total cost. To eat at Disney World for $30 a day I have included what restaurants to eat at and what to order. Essentially, it’s a meal plan and I have given two options for each park. Therefore, if you don’t like the menu items I’ve picked for one option, maybe you will like the second option more.

Magic Kingdom

Option 1

I love Sleepy Hollow for breakfast, great options, great price, and shorter lines. At Sleepy Hollow eat a Mickey Waffle served with Strawberries and Whipped Cream. Next, lunch at Friar’s Nook over in Fantasyland. Eat the Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots. Then for dinner head over to Columbia Harbour House and eat the Chicken Pot Pie. The snack, of course, is a Dole Whip at Aloha Isle. Total price for option one at Magic Kingdom is $33.76.

Option 2

Another option could be to eat a Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern for breakfast. Lunch at Casey’s Corner, eat the Corn Dog Nugget Meal. This comes with a choice of french fries or apples and a cheese sauce to dip the nuggets in. Eat dinner at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. Here order Pork Carnitas Nachos or for a dollar more, Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl. Also, Pecos Bill has a toppings bar to load up on things like, lettuce, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and salsa. The snack for the day is over at Cheshire Cafe, order the Cheshire Cat Tail. Total cost for option two is $32.46.

eat at disney world for $30

Epcot

Option 1

A great place to have breakfast is, Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles it’s located in the France Pavilion. The menu has plenty of delicious things to choose from. I picked the Croissant Jambon Fromage, ham and cheese sandwich or get the Parfait aux Fruits, it’s a yogurt mousse with berries. Both options are the same price.

Next, eat lunch at Sommerfest in the Germany Pavilion. There you can order the Nudel Gratin a baked macaroni with cheese custard. Then for dinner eat at the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse at the American Adventure. Order the North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt Platter or choose the Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich for just a little more. And the snack of the day is popcorn. Epcot Experience Snacks has three different popcorn flavors to choose from, cheddar cheese, buffalo blue cheese, and sour cream and chives. Total cost for option one is $28.23

Option 2

Once again, have breakfast at Les Halles and eat Pain Au Chocolat, chocolate croissant. Moreover, if you like eating pastries for breakfast, this is a good option. For lunch, eat at Sunshine Seasons. The menu has many things to choose from, such as sandwiches, pizza, and hamburgers. I picked the Oak-Grilled Rotisserie Chicken with black bean and yellow rice. For dinner eat at Lotus Blossom Cafe and get the Orange Chicken with steamed rice or Beef Noodle, both are the same price. For the snack I chose a delicious treat from L’Artisan des Glaces in the France Pavilion. Here you should try the Macaron Sandwich. It’s a yummy macaron with ice cream in the center. Total cost is $31.63

eat at disney world for 30

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Option 1

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some really great food options and plenty of counter service restaurants. For breakfast eat the Cheese and Guava Danish at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery in Africa. Next have lunch at Eight Spoons Cafe. Here they have three different macaroni cheese dishes to choose from. Moreover, it’s a good price and a good portion size. Order the Pulled Pork Baked Macaroni and Cheese. However, if you’d rather have plain macaroni and cheese, it is cheaper. Then for dinner eat at Satu’li Canteen and enjoy their Cheeseburger Steamed Pods. For the snack head over to Dino Bite Snacks and get the Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich. Also, during Christmas time the sandwich is usually a festive flavor. Total for Option one is $29.26

Option 2

For breakfast head over to Creature Comforts and eat the Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Classic Breakfast Sandwich. However, if you don’t want a breakfast sandwich, they have muffins, croissants, and bagels for less. Next, lunch will be at Flame Tree Barbecue. Order the Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich and it comes with coleslaw and baked beans. Then for dinner eat at Satu’li Canteen. But this time try the Chopped Wood-Grilled Chicken Bowl. The bowls are amazing and there are so many options to create a different experience each time. The snack of the day is the Pongu Lumpia, which is a pineapple cream cheese filled spring roll. Find this at Pongu Pongu right next to Satu’li Canteen. Total for the day is $31.76

eat at disney world for 30

Hollywood Studios

Option 1

If you’re interested in trying something different, go to the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge. The Milk Stand now has some breakfast options. Order the Green Milk Bread Pudding or Wamba Yogurt, both are the same price. Next, for lunch eat the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich at Woody’s Lunch Box. Then, for Dinner eat at Backlot Express and order the Chicken Strips. For your snack eat the Num Num Cookie at Neighborhood Bakery. Total cost for the day $31.26

Option 2

For the second option, eat breakfast at Trolley Car Cafe and order a Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich. For Lunch eat at Ronto Roasters in Galaxy’s Edge. Here they have a Ronto Wrap and it’s delicious. Then, for dinner eat at PizzaRizzo. This restaurant is open seasonally. Therefore, make sure it will be open during your vacation. Not everyone is a fan of the pillowy pizza served here. However, it is filling and it comes with a small ceasar salad. Order the Cheese Pizza or get pepperoni pizza for just a little more. The snack of the day can be found at Hollywood Hills Theater. Here you can find the iconic Mickey’s Ice Cream Bar. Total cost for option two, $32.66.

eat at disney world for 30

There you have it, how to eat at Disney World for $30 a day. Walt Disney World has hundreds of restaurants to choose from. These are just a few ways to eat for $30 a day. Moreover, if you don’t need a snack each day, you can cut your food cost even more. Also, if you find your not very hungry you might share some of these options. Such as, the Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots at Friar’s Nook, these are easily shareable. In addition, I have more food posts, such as, iconic snacks and where to find them.

What do you think of the food items I’ve chosen? Should I have included salads? What are your favorite things to eat at Disney World? Are you going to try and eat at Disney World for $30 a day?

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