Is it possible? Everybody always talks about how expensive it is at Disney. Are you worried about breaking the bank for every meal? Fret not friends, I have created a couple mock food itineraries for you to show you that you can eat well and you don’t have to spend $100 a day.
DAY 1 TRAVEL DAY – ALL FOOD AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY
In this scenario, we are going to pretend that you arriving in Anaheim mid-afternoon and will be eating dinner and dessert at the Downtown Disney District.
Dinner – Napolini Pizzeria
Pepperoni Pizza $7.45 & Rose $6 = $13.45
Dessert – Sprinkles Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcake $4.95
DAY 1 TOTAL: $18.40
DAY 2 – DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
Breakfast – Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
Bacon Gouda Sandwich $5.49 + Tall Brewed Coffee $3.49 = $8.98
Lunch: Bayside Brews
Cream Cheese Filled Pretzel $6.49
Snack: Cozy Cone Motel
Churro $6.29
Dinner: Pacific Wharf Cafe
Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl: $11.99
DAY 2 TOTAL: $33.72
DAY 3 – DISNEYLAND
Breakfast – Galactic Grill
French Toast Sticks $7.99
Lunch : Bengal BBQ
Chieftan Chicken Skewer $6.49
Snack: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Cold Brew Black Caf $6.29
Dinner : Hungry Bear Restaurant
Honey Spiced Chicken Sandwich $12.99
DAY 3 TOTAL : $33.76
DAY 4 – DCA
Breakfast : Cappuccino Cart
Croissant $4 + Double Espresso $4 = $8
Lunch : Corn Dog Castle
Corn Dog $10.59
Dinner: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Chicken Caesar Salad $10.99
Snack: Fidler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
Chocolate Chip Cookie $3.49
DAY 4 TOTAL : $33.07
DAY 5 – DISNEYLAND
Breakfast : Maurice’s Treats
Churro Gear $3.99 + Coffee $3.79 = $7.78
Lunch & Snack: The Tropical Hideaway
Strawberry Dole Whip Swirl $6.49 + Lime Chicken Bao $6.49 = 12.98
Dinner: Jolly Holiday Bakery
Jolly Holiday Combo (grilled cheese & soup) $13.49
DAY 5 TOTAL: $34.25
I hope I proved to you that it is in fact possible to eat well & eat affordably at the Disneyland Resort. If you would like more tips and tricks check out other blog posts, our podcast, and follow us on instagram.
GRAND TOTAL FOR A 5 DAY VACATION: $153.20
Pretty proud I came in under budget every day and was able to pick some of my favorite choices at the park.
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