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So opinion on this deal are needed.
Also does your entire party have to get it? I mean my kids are not big eaters and would usually eat off our plates do I have to buy them the deal to?? Are all the places sit down? Or are the counter service???
Thanks for you input ahead of time
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They do have both sit down and counter service but with the all day dining plan, there are only specific places you can go to and use it - and it's very specific how much you can get at one time. I know I've looked into it before and truthfully, it seems only a money maker for SW versus a savings for the guests. I know in 2011 when we went to SW, we ate at the buffet for lunch and it was something like $40 for the 3 of us but yet the dining for the three of us would have been $90. Even with a couple of sodas and ice creams, we still didn't spend $90 in food that day. And talking sodas, if you want one, you have to go back to those specific restaurants to get them (and that might be inconvenient depending upon where you are). Good luck deciding
I just looked at SW's website and there are only 6 locations that actually accept the dining deal. It doesn't specifically say that everyone has to purchase it (adults and children) but it does say sharing is prohibited except with children under 3.
We did this deal 2 years ago and it worked well for us. I remember having Chicken Parm at the Seafire Inn and it was really good. It does not look like it is still on the menu though. I had the Steak Fajita Sandwich at Mango Joe's. Both of these were really yummy! I also remember getting a big bowl of fresh strawberries and chocolate dipping sauce for a snack along with plenty of bottles of water and soda throughout the day. We only got the plan for DH and I and paid out of pocket for DS (age 41/2) and DD shared from our plates (age 2). It worked out for us and I feel we saved money. The food was really good too! Look at the menus for the places included with this deal to see if they have things you would want. If we were doing dinner at the Luau, then I would not get this deal as there is no way we would eat enough if not having 2 meals (lunch and dinner) but if sticking with CS, then you can easily save money. The places that accept it are scattered throughout the park so you should be close by at least 1 of them if you want a snack!
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We did this deal 2 years ago and it worked well for us. I remember having Chicken Parm at the Seafire Inn and it was really good. It does not look like it is still on the menu though. I had the Steak Fajita Sandwich at Mango Joe's. Both of these were really yummy! I also remember getting a big bowl of fresh strawberries and chocolate dipping sauce for a snack along with plenty of bottles of water and soda throughout the day. We only got the plan for DH and I and paid out of pocket for DS (age 41/2) and DD shared from our plates (age 2). It worked out for us and I feel we saved money. The food was really good too! Look at the menus for the places included with this deal to see if they have things you would want. If we were doing dinner at the Luau, then I would not get this deal as there is no way we would eat enough if not having 2 meals (lunch and dinner) but if sticking with CS, then you can easily save money. The places that accept it are scattered throughout the park so you should be close by at least 1 of them if you want a snack!
Where did you find menus? I've been looking online and not having much luck. Thanks very much!
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