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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

How to Enjoy the Food at Disney When Sticking to a Budget

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4. Order off the kids menu at quick service restaurants This doesn’t work in table service restaurants, but in quick service restaurants adults are able to order off the kids menu. Whether you’re looking to save some of your appetite or some cash, ordering from the kids menu can be a huge help. Entrees are smaller, but they also tend ...

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How to Enjoy the Food at Disney When Sticking to a Budget

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7. Review menus before your trip You can better plan your dining experiences around more affordable restaurants if you review all of the possible options in advance of your trip. Prices vary based on the restaurant and dining experience around the Walt Disney World Resort, and if you let your stomach speak for you when you’re in the parks and ...

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How to Enjoy the Food at Disney When Sticking to a Budget

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It’s no secret that dining at the Walt Disney World Resort can be expensive, but thankfully there are some ways to really cut down on your dining budget. Keep reading to learn how to better plan for your dining spending before your trip, and learn the best tips for still enjoying Disney food without going over budget 1. Decide if ...

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13 Disney World Snack Foods You Simply Must Try

11. Beignets Beignets are available at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts, and they’ve recently changed up their look- they’re now Mickey shaped! Matching their Disneyland counterparts, you can still get them in  orders of three or six, but now they’re shaped like the Mouse himself. For the best dessert experience, order them topped with ice cream. 12. Dole whip Years ago ...

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13 Disney World Snack Foods You Simply Must Try

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Let’s Recap! 1. Turkey leg It may be generous to place Disney’s famous turkey legs in a “snack” category, but since they’re best when eaten on the go and they’re only found in snack carts they may technically be considered a snack option. Coming in at just over 1,000 calories a leg (and about $12) we’d say the turkey leg ...

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13 Disney World Snack Foods You Simply Must Try

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8. Corn dog nuggets Corn dog nuggets are the perfect shareable treat, and lighter alternative to the popular chili cheese dog from Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom. These battered mini-hot dogs are a great pre-parade snack, or a nice meal when you add a side of fries and a drink. Although it’s an extra cost now, be sure to ...

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13 Walt Disney World Snack Foods You Simply Must Try

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The Walt Disney World Resort has really upped its snack game recently and we couldn’t be more excited for it! There are still plenty of classic snack options we know and love, but recently new ones have been added and older ones that flew under the radar are finally getting the recognition they deserve. If you haven’t snacked around the ...

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13 Disney World Snack Foods You Simply Must Try

4. Churros Churros can be found in numerous locations around all of the theme parks, and these sugary (and addicting treats) are perfect for indulging in your sweet tooth while strolling through the parks. For a more manageable churro experience, visit La Cantina de San Angel in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion and grab an order of churritos, they’re much smaller than ...

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13 Things You Should Never Do on Your Disney Vacation

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Let’s Recap! 1. Skip researching ahead of your trip You don’t need to spend hours on end researching every detail of the Walt Disney World Resort, but following sites like this one or checking things like which rides will be refurbished and what the weather will be like during your stay can go a long way. Once at the resort, ...

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13 Things You Should Never Do on Your Disney Vacation

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10. Leave The Park Right After Fireworks Leave the park once the fireworks end and you’ll find yourself in line after line waiting for the bus, monorail, boat, or however you plan on getting back to your resort. The crowds that accumulate by the park exits after the fireworks actually do not take too long to disperse, so if you ...

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