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If you're paying OOP, I don't think you have to order a meal for your son (not sure about the buffets). I know you have to use a TS credit if you're using meal plan, but if he's just going to pick off your plates maybe you don't have to pay for him to eat?
I did many internet searches and a lot of soul searching trying to decide if I could give up the breakfast buffet and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.
I got lucky and found a reservation at Cape May Café for 10 am Tuesday. Whew. DS will meet Mickey and his friends, he watches them more than Winnie the Pooh anyway, and I will get my breakfast buffet.
So here are the new and improved plans:
Sunday - arrive early evening, dinner at Downtown Disney
Monday - EPCOT, afternoon swim/nap, wing it for food, Illuminations;
Tuesday - Cape May Café’ Character Breakfast, swim/nap, Animal Kingdom in afternoon; Jammin Jungle Parade, Flame Tree BBQ or picnic in the park for dinner;
Wednesday - Hollywood Studios, Mama Melrose Lunch Fantasmic Package, afternoon swim/nap, Pixar Pals Parade, Starring Rolls for snack, Fantasmic;
Thursday - Magic Kingdom, possibly try Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch, afternoon swim/nap, Celebrate a Dream Parade, Wishes Fireworks, Main Street Electric Parade.
Friday - check out, Downtown Disney
Does anyone have any counter or quick service suggestions for EPCOT and/or Magic Kingdom or even some of the less expensive table service places? With the way my family decides things, I would much rather have some suggestions in place than just trying to find something. The "where to eat discussion" will cause family drama for sure.
Next: Now we only have 13 days and I still haven't packed or planned DS's birthday .
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You are going to have so much fun! We are going in April and have planned until we can't plan any more ( but I will still be trying!). I have practically started packing! Anyway, dining suggestions: We really like the quick service stand in MK in Frontierland. It is right down the street for Liberty Tree Tavern. I think it is called Pecos Bill's and they have fabulous burgers. It is also fun because you order your food with a touch screen. You can also order kids meals for yourself if you are not starving. They have decent portion sizes. I haven't been myself, but I hear the Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney is one of the best bargains around. Also, if you go to restaurants.com you can order a gift certificate for House of Blues in DD that is good for $25 off a $50 meal. They are usually $4, but they run specials all the time for $2.
THis will be our 4th Spring Break at DW and also the first time we are really getting into the ADR's. Usually we just wing it with QS. It is going to be awesome! I am new to this site, but I am thinking of starting a TR just because everyone I know is sick of hearing about our trip but I can't stop talking about it!
Casey's in MK is good for a hotdog... Pinocchio's Village Haus is good as well. I've heard the Columbia Harbor House is good (never been there myself).
Not sure about EPCOT. I can't remember the last time I had QS there... I think the last time we were there we had QS at the Land Pavillion. (PB &J, Chicken Fingers, Etc)
Great plans! At MK, we usually eat at Casey's or Pecos Bill's. At Epcot, we eat at Yakatori House in Japan or Sunshine Seasons in The Land. For TS, The Plaza at MK is pretty cheap, if you can get in there. Same for Beaches and Cream at BC, which you could visit during your Epcot day thru the International Gateway (IG).
You are going to have so much fun! We are going in April and have planned until we can't plan any more ( but I will still be trying!). I have practically started packing! Anyway, dining suggestions: We really like the quick service stand in MK in Frontierland. It is right down the street for Liberty Tree Tavern. I think it is called Pecos Bill's and they have fabulous burgers. It is also fun because you order your food with a touch screen. You can also order kids meals for yourself if you are not starving. They have decent portion sizes. I haven't been myself, but I hear the Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney is one of the best bargains around. Also, if you go to restaurants.com you can order a gift certificate for House of Blues in DD that is good for $25 off a $50 meal. They are usually $4, but they run specials all the time for $2.
THis will be our 4th Spring Break at DW and also the first time we are really getting into the ADR's. Usually we just wing it with QS. It is going to be awesome! I am new to this site, but I am thinking of starting a TR just because everyone I know is sick of hearing about our trip but I can't stop talking about it!
Thanks for the info, especially on the coupons! I'm having a hard time containing myself, also. Definitely go for it on the TR. It's lots of fun and you get lots of good feedback.
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Casey's in MK is good for a hotdog... Pinocchio's Village Haus is good as well. I've heard the Columbia Harbor House is good (never been there myself).
Not sure about EPCOT. I can't remember the last time I had QS there... I think the last time we were there we had QS at the Land Pavillion. (PB &J, Chicken Fingers, Etc)
Thanks. I've heard good things about Columbia Harbor House, too. My family loves hot dogs, so we'll have to give Casey's a try.
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Great plans! At MK, we usually eat at Casey's or Pecos Bill's. At Epcot, we eat at Yakatori House in Japan or Sunshine Seasons in The Land. For TS, The Plaza at MK is pretty cheap, if you can get in there. Same for Beaches and Cream at BC, which you could visit during your Epcot day thru the International Gateway (IG).
I didn't think about leaving EPCOT to try something. Thanks for the great ideas.
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David and I love the Yorkshire County Fishshop in the UK pavilion. They serve fish and chips there. Yummy! That's pretty much the only QS we've done in Epcot...mostly we do table service there.
In Magic Kingdom, Columbia Harbour House is pretty good for QS, and Casey's Corner always gets great reviews. For more ideas, you could also check out DisneyWorld.com. Search "dining" and they'll give you a ton of ideas.
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In MK we love Casey's. It has good old fashion stadium dogs. We also like Columbia Harbour House and Cosmic Rays.
In Epcot, we like Sunshine Seasons. It has four different stations, so there is a good variety, and everyone can find something they like. It is a good deal on the QS dining plan. We also like Yorkshire Fish Shop.
In Ak, we LOVE FlameTree. I would highly recommend it.
In HS, we always like Pizza Planet. Its loud, but you get pizza and a salad.
At DTD, we eat at Wolfgang Puck Express every trip. Sometimes twice in one trip. It is like table service food, but is considered a QS. It is a great value if you have the dining plan.
Can't wait to hear about your trip.
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At many of the TS restaurants you don't actually have to order a meal for your 4yr old, they can just share your plate. At the buffets, you'll have to pay for a child's meal. We often order a few appetizers to share at the TS restaurants, rather than order entrees. This always works out to be less expensive--and usually more interesting! I would look at that before completely deciding against TS meals.
While I don't love most of the CS eateries, there are a couple that are just much better than the others. At MK it's Columbia Harbor House and at Epcot I really like both Sunshine Seasons and Tangerine Cafe.
Glad you got Cape May for the character breakfast! I noticed you mentioned seeing Mickey there, but he isn't there. Goofy, Minnie, Donald, and Pluto were there when we ate here last June and November.
Congrats on everything!!!!.. Check your Character Meals to make sure the charaters you really want to meet are there. We have been to Cape May Cafe' and we all love the buffet. Maybe your son will be happy with any character!!!! Hope you all have a safe and magical Trip!!.....
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Does anyone have any counter or quick service suggestions for EPCOT and/or Magic Kingdom or even some of the less expensive table service places? With the way my family decides things, I would much rather have some suggestions in place than just trying to find something. The "where to eat discussion" will cause family drama for sure. 
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Check your Character Meals to make sure the charaters you really want to meet are there. We have been to Cape May Cafe' and we all love the buffet. Maybe your son will be happy with any character!!!!
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