Hello, my name is Anne and welcome back to my series of video guides that show you how to plan your Disney World vacation. Remember we are using the Mouse Map to help plan your vacation.
In this video, we'll explore Disney World dining. You'll discover the basic options for meals and snacks at Disney World and make some decisions on which restaurants or dining selections may be the best match for your family's budget and preferences.
Let's talk about basic types of restaurants at Disney World -- table-service and counter-service. Table-service means your basic sit-down restaurant. Reservations are recommended and prices begin at about $15 for an adult entrée. All character meals and dinner shows are table service, and prices go up to $50 per adult.
Counter-service is more like fast-food. You stand in line to order and pick up your food, then you seat yourself. Most counter-service restaurants are large indoor seating areas. Some are what's called Quick Bite, which are more kiosks with small outdoor seating.
Let's look the map of the World Showcase at Epcot on Page 28 in the Mouse Map to see how to find dining options in the parks. On the Mouse Maps, restaurants are marked in green. There's a short description of the kind of food served, the type of service, and the price range.
Here's one of the most recently updated restaurants here at Epcot: Tutto Italia Ristorante. The description says, "Pasta and classic Italian specialties, desserts. Family-style service available." We see the "LD" symbols, meaning lunch and dinner are served.The price code is two to three dollar signs, and the map key tells us that means the cost per person is 15 to 29 dollars.
I'm sitting here at one of favorite counter-service spots at Epcot: Liberty Inn. The description says, "All-American burgers, hot dogs, hot sandwiches, salads, apple pie and ice cream, beverages. Counter service, indoor and outdoor seating." We see the "LD" symbols means lunch and dinner are served. Note that the price code is one dollar sign. That's under $15 per person.
If we're looking for a snack, we see the Refreshment Cool Post here at the Outpost: Beverages, snacks, fruit and ice cream. Quick bite, with outdoor seating. Again, one dollar sign. At quick bite locations, the food is actually under $5.
You can also purchase packaged foods at your resort shop and many food courts. That's the least expensive option for light meals at your resort.
Disney offers several options for dining discounts. Check out the expanded section below for links to more details. Calculate your estimated dining cost, and write it on the Fun Sheet on Page 85.
If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map, you can start exploring your dining options right now. If you don't have a copy, check out the links on this page for details on how to order.
