AboutBarbon Expertise I have been to Disney over 30 times. I am very familiar with all of the resorts,
restaurants and parks and can be helpful when planning a Disney vacation. I have eaten at almost all of the Disney restaurants from the
most expensive to counter type of eateries. I have stayed at most of the
resorts at least one or more times, and can suggest what resort would best
meet your budget and accommodate your party. I can be of help with planning
strategies on touring the parks, and help with making the most of your time
in Disney. I also have access to many other web sites and informational
areas that can make your trip a more pleasant one.
I have also written a series of articles for the www.wdwig.com web site on
traveling to Disneyworld as an empty nester.
Question Hi my nake is jacob and my girlfriend and i are taking our first trip to disneyworld on the 5th of july through the 11th and are a bit concerned about dining. I would like to save some money but I would also like to eat out and enjoy our first trip. What are your thoughts about this and can you give me some advice on what to do?
Answer Hi Jacob,
First, did you take the Disney dining plan? This is available for Disney guests. If not, I can suggest some ways that you may want to eat and not be extravagant at each meal. I also would like to suggest that you make your dining reservations NOW, ASAP, because it will be busy at Disney that week.
I would do a light to go type of breakfast at the hotel. Most Disney hotels (if you are staying on site) have a food court/fast food venue where you can grab a muffin, bagel, etc. or you could eat at a quick to go type of place in the park you are visiting. I would then eat a nice lunch somewhere, perhaps doing a resort lunch alternating with a fast food venue at the park. I would then do a great sit down dinner at one of Disney's nicer restaurants. The web site www.wdwig.com has all of the menus with prices at all of the Disney restaurants under their dining section. Why not look over the menus, then e-mail me back with the ones you think will appeal to you and I can let you know what I think of them.
Also, I do suggest during this busy time, get to the parks early upon opening, going back to the hotel in the afternoon for a swim and then returning to the parks again in the evening. Take advantage of the 11pm parade in the Magic Kingdom, by that time some of the people with young kids have left for the day. If you do a water park, go early, when they first open, there will be no lines for the slides, etc.
Hope this helps you get started.
Barbara
