Its food prices
I realize Disney World is expensive, but the food prices are outrageous. Any savings you can find when booking your trip will probably disappear when it comes to the price you pay for food.
If the four of us wanted to buy an ice cream or a drink in the park, Andrew Jackson left my wallet as though he was leading a charge against the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
The worst of it came during one of the dinners we had at the hotel. The restaurant was only set up for buffet: $40 for adults and $19 for kids.
Since Disney cuts off kids meals at 9 years old, I paid $40 for Celeste to eat three-quarters of a plate of food and a handful of desserts.
Given how little she eats, that same $40 would have fed her for a week with food from the grocery store.
In the end, though, I figure we saved at least $400 by paying for our meals as we went along instead of buying the meal plan up front.
At least that glass is half full.
Lol. We went to Disneyworld in August 2008. There were no crowds at all and we were able to get on rides with little or no wait. Didn’t even use our fast passes. Of course, tropical storm Fay camped over the park for the entire time we were there. Inches of rain each day. And Disney is a crafty business–refunds are based on closing the park so they kept the park open. Closed all the rides, but the park and gift shops remained open the whole time. Still it was one of the most magical times in our family’s memory book. And we got over our colds before school started.
Congratulations on your new job. I plan on taking my litlte one to Disney World when he is old enough to appreciate it. As a first time mom I tend to jump the gun a bit (he has been to see A Lion King already he was 11 months old at the time) but I think exposure is important.Anyhow, I am here by way of Literal Dan and I will be sure to stop by again soon.
PS–thanks Janet and Kay for sharing this post with me. Brings back the memories!
When I was six, my Dad decided to pack us up in his new pea green chevy imlpaa and drive to Disney. It was hot and cramped but my parents were happy that they were able to provide the All American family vacation to my sister and I. Thirty-something years later, I can’t wrap my head around the whole Disney thing. Lucky for me, my sons (10 & 11) haven’t really pushed the issue, either. Hopefully they’ll continue to believe that beach vacations is all that I can afford! I love beaches and hate Disney. So instead I live vicariously and begrudginly through my Disney friends. Glad you had a good time, Keith, at least 50% of the time. Congrats on the documentary. You’re like the only celebrity I know cool. Looking forward to reading about the new gig.Yas