How much money will a family of four need to eat at Disney World for one day?

Answer 1

I know that counter service restaurants at the parks are about $9 for adults and $5.49 for kid's meals. The adult meal does not include a drink which is an additional $2.89 but if you are okay with drinking water you can order an ice water for free. Snacks such as pretzels, ice cream, etc. are $3-$4. So in a day, if you were to do 2 counter service meals at that price each and 2 snacks, the total would come to about $50. That does not include breakfast but there are cheap breakfast options mentioned on websites such as mousesavers.com. One of the great cost-savers they mention is purchasing bread and peanut butter at the resort food courts, using jelly from the condiment bar and making a pb&j super cheap. Also, there are fruit stands around the parks that sell fruit such as Oranges and grapefruit for around $1. so it shouldnt cost to much if you are only going for 4 days and are you bringing a child? if so then it wont cost much.

Answer 2

Money for four for Disney World for one day all depends on where you want to eat your meals. There are different kinds of places to eat at with a wide variety of types of service from commissary style, to counter service, to buffet/family style, to table service. Some restaurants feature visits by Disney characters and some feature a Disney show. You can also buy a dinner and show package.

It also depends on the ages of the four people. Children's meals start at about $6 for a sandwich while adult meals start at about $8 for a sandwich.

You will also want to include drinks and snacks. There are snack carts all over Disney World that offer drinks (including bottled water) and a variety of snacks.

It will also help if you stay at a motel/hotel that provides breakfast. If you stay at a Disney property, you can also get Disney Dining Plans.

So, if you stay at a motel/hotel that provides breakfast and plan on 2 snacks and 2 meals for 2 children and 2 adults, eating at the cheapest paces (commissary or counter service), you should plan for at least $100 per day. (snacks at $20 each with a drink and a snack item, meals at $30 each with 2 children's meals - $40 each meal if everyone is eating adult priced items).

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