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One more Disney food post (because it's important).
Along with the Dining Plan, you also get a snack credit per person x the number of days you are staying at the resort. Ours will be six each, as we are booked for six nights. Snack credits can be used one at a time or all at once. We usually do one per day (as we are already eating a TON of food). I have favorite snacks in a couple of the parks that I must get. Also, I try to make good use of my snack credit. I would not use a credit on say, a soda, which cost about $2.50, when I could get a milk shake or smoothie that costs over $4.00. Here are some of my favorite snack choices in Disney....
Here are some of my favorite snack choices in Disney....
my absolute favorite place to use snack credits:
the caramel shop in Germany (Epcot)
everything looks soooo good!
(and it smells amazing too)
I like to watch them make the candy....
this caramel is d-e-l-i-s-h!
Another great choice, Kaki-Gori (shaved ice) in Japan (especially on a hot day!).
Then there are special holiday snacks....
a sugar cookie from the Grand Floridian at Christmastime....
or a Valentine's Day red velvet cupcake!!
Frozen Lemonade is good anytime...
I finally had a Carrot Cake cookie from the Writer's Shop (DHS) on one of my solo mornings!
The boys used most of their snack credits on milk shakes when we were there in 2010.
If you want to go the healthy route
you can always choose fresh fruit. I do this for breakfast a few times each trip.
A (ginormous) cinnamon bun for breakfast works too!
(with an iced mocha frappe'..also one credit)
I think this snack is the most popular...
photo source - Pnterest
I am not sure if I've ever eaten one in Disney....I must take care of that!
Peter's favorite snack (hands down) is a DOLE WHIP!!!!!
You can get these at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom (or at the Poly).
Nathan chose the rootbeer float there on our last family trip (2012).
These are just a few of my favorite snack choices. I almost always have a few credits left over on check-out day....but don't worry, you can finish them off with Mickey Rice Krispy Treats to bring home from the resort food court or gift shop.
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Those pics are making me want food. Can you believe, we've been 2 times and I've yet to have either a Dole Whip or a Mickey Bar of any kind? I'm ashamed of myself. But no fear, we're going again in June, and it'll be hot. So I'm sure I'll try at least one or the other or both or each about 5 times.
It's always the greatest feeling when you can say "this time next week!"
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So close!!
Thanks for the walk-through of your snack favorites!
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I love all the snacks!!! Makes me so hungry!
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It really is fun when you can say, "This time next week." Great snack favorites.
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Great snacks! Not much longer!
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Mmmmmm. We've never find the dining plan but I'd spend most of my snacks on those rice krispie treats.
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Those pics are making me want food. Can you believe, we've been 2 times and I've yet to have either a Dole Whip or a Mickey Bar of any kind? I'm ashamed of myself. But no fear, we're going again in June, and it'll be hot. So I'm sure I'll try at least one or the other or both or each about 5 times.
And now I can say "this time tomorrow".............. .....we'll be on our way!!!!!
Safe travels. We leave on Saturday morning. Looks like you will have a few warm days before the cool weather and the rain comes in on Monday. Have fun.
Safe travels. We leave on Saturday morning. Looks like you will have a few warm days before the cool weather and the rain comes in on Monday. Have fun.
Thanks!! I saw your PM, and I think we may overlap on 2/11 at Epcot. We are keeping our schedule very loose, so don't have a definite time. Maybe we'll run into each other! Hope you have a great time!!!
Today was the last day on our Disney chalkboard countdown! We leave at 8 a.m. in the morning and hope to reach Georgia by dark! The suitcases are packed and I have done everything I can possibly think of!
The last to be packed up are meds, electronics, and other stuff that will go in my travel bag.
I am beyond excited and keep thinking I've never been this excited to go to WDW, although I know I must feel like this every time!
I am hoping to post a little while we are there. So check back!!
One quick question before I go.....we will be eating at Via Napoli for the first time. Any suggestions/recommendations on what we should order there?????
I ask for prayers/thoughts/ pixies as we travel!
Can't wait to tell you guys all about it when we return!!
Save travels! We always order a large pepperoni pizza at Via Napoli. Be sure to ask for bread service as it is free, but they don't mention it unless you ask. My DSis and her DH loved the eggplant dish and a veggie lasagna that they shared. Have a magical time!
Save travels! We always order a large pepperoni pizza at Via Napoli. Be sure to ask for bread service as it is free, but they don't mention it unless you ask. My DSis and her DH loved the eggplant dish and a veggie lasagna that they shared. Have a magical time!
Hoping for safe travels for y'all. And yes, you better be updating regularly. I think it's a requirement when you're at WDW. Haha, JK of course. But have fun. We drove from Texas there in December and the excitement of the drive is unbearable. Have fun and good luck.
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