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3. One Table Service Meal a Day A great way to save some money is to limit the number of table service meals to one per day.  Entrees at table service restaurants are typically around $20/person – once you factor in drinks, appetizers, or a dessert, it could easily be $100 or more for a family of four. Often you ...

4. Be Aware of Discounts Disney does offer various discounts for guests.  Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members enjoy dining discounts at select restaurants.  Usually this discount is 10% and may only be utilized at certain meals.  Guests looking for a bigger discount should consider purchasing a Tables in Wonderland discount card – Tables in Wonderland gives guests a ...

5. Don’t Pay for Water Much like food, Disney allows guests to bring in their own water bottles to stay hydrated.  Avoid paying $3.00 per bottle at the snack stands by brining your own reusable bottle and refill at any of the water fountains throughout the parks.  If you forget your water bottle, guests can always head into any counter ...

6. Consider the Disney Dining Plan The Disney Dining Plan has multiple unique plans depending on your individual desires – some families opt for the lowest plan so they can see as much in the parks, while others enjoy taking a time out from the parks to sit down and have a relaxing meal.  Either way, the Disney Dining Plan ...

7. Bring in Small Snacks Disney allows guests to bring food and drink into the parks.  We recommend guests looking to save money on dining bring in smaller snacks for throughout the day.  Grabbing snacks from the snack stands throughout the park can quickly add up.  Guests can carry these snacks in backpacks or coolers.  If you don’t want the ...

While most people visit Walt Disney World and cannot wait to check out all of the rides, attractions, and character experiences, there are some of us who love going there to dine at the fabulous restaurants and eat wonderful food.  However, like some things at Disney, dining at Disney can get expensive.  Keeping that in mind, there are ways for ...

1. Pays for Itself The current breakeven point for a Tables in Wonderland membership is $750 – meaning that you need to be spending at least this much to cover the cost of the card.  With the price of entrees at certain restaurants, as well as the number of people who can be covered by the card, it isn’t difficult ...

2. Easy Billing By using your Tables in Wonderland card, the restaurant will automatically add 18% gratuity to your bill.  While some critics of Tables in Wonderland argue that this means guests are only receiving a 2% discount, we disagree because guests paying without Tables in Wonderland are going to be tipping at least 18% on their checks anyway, so ...

3. Free Valet Parking Guests who choose to dine at participating resort restaurants can get free valet parking to make dining at the resort much easier.  Guests are required to show their card, as well as a receipt from a qualifying restaurant to be able to get the parking for free.  Once you factor in the cost of valet parking ...

4. Special Events Several times throughout the year, Tables in Wonderland cardholders are invited to special events specifically for them.  These events are separate events, but offers guests the opportunity to explore diverse food options and sample upcoming menu items.  The highlight of the special events have been the preview event for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!