I have a friend who has never been to Disneyland. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking “how is that possible”? But it is, and I am sure that she is not the only one out there who is in the same boat. (I would like them to all be in the Pirates of the Caribbean boat). Since I started blogging about Disneyland, she has been asking me more questions about the park. Things she is curious about and thought others might be interested as well in today’s post Tips on Dining in Disneyland on a Budget.
Tips on Dining in Disneyland on a Budget
Today for tips on dining in Disneyland on a budget, I will do my best to give pointers on the cheaper restaurants around and in Disneyland so that you can plan out the food part of your trip. Before I go to Disneyland, I make a list of all the places we want to eat at while we are there. Sometimes all the restaurants are not within the budget. Sadly.
Stay at a Good Neighbor Hotel that Offers Breakfast
First, I would like to start by saying that some of the good neighbor hotels offer breakfast with your stay. This can be a great way to start saving on your food budget. One meal down, two to go!
Have a Mini Fridge? Eat-in!
Another thing a lot of hotels offer nowadays is a mini-fridge. This can also be a helpful way to save money. By bringing some food with you or by going to a local grocery store to pick up some items to eat. One thing that we do for breakfast, (because we want to save time and get to the park ASAP in the morning) is to bring instant oatmeal packets. We heat up water through the coffee pot and there’s breakfast!
Dine Outside of Disneyland
Don’t be afraid to explore outside of the resort. There are restaurants (and hotels) that line up right next to the parks. It has been a while since I have gone outside the resort for food. However, there is a Denny’s, IHOP, and McDonald’s on the cheaper side. If you do not mind medium priced places, there is a pirate-themed buffet restaurant called Captain Kidds Family Dining. Or, my favorite while growing up, Mimi’s Cafe.
Dining In Disneyland
Now for some options inside of the park. Oh, so many choices.
Inside of the Resort, the price ranges are broken down into three categories.
- $14.99 and under
- $15-34.99
- $35-59.99
These prices are per person. NOT the total bill.
Since this post is about budgeting, I will be focusing on the first category of $14.99 and under per person.
Disneyland
Main Street U.S.A.
Adventurland
New Orleans Square
Royal Street Veranda
Critter Country
Frontierland
Stage Door Cafe
Fantasyland
Edelweiss Snacks
Red Rose Taverne
Mickey’s Toontown
Daisy’s Diner
Pluto’s Dog House
Tomorrowland
Galactic Grill
Alien’s Pizza Planet
Disney’s California Adventure
Buena Vista Street
Fiddler Fifer & Practical Cafe
Hollywoodland
Award Wieners
Studio Catering Co.
Carsland
Flo’s V8 Cafe
Pacific Wharf
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Lucky Fortune Cookery
Pacific Wharf Cafe
Paradise Pier
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
Corndog Castle
Paradise Garden Grill
Grizzly Peak
Smokejumpers Grill
Downtown Disney District
Earl of Sandwich
La Brea Bakery Express
Napoli
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s
So as you can see from this list, (by the park and by lands) There is a place to go in any land of Disneyland and California Adventure! Food is never far away in the parks. 😉
In Conclusion
With the different restaurants to eat at, basically, it comes down to what type of food you are looking for and what theme.
I have to admit, that I will be trying some new places next time I go. After researching the restaurants I haven’t been to yet, I was wondering how I could have missed the food options at these places!
COMING SOON!
Soon I will be doing a series of posts on the restaurants in the parks. Delving more into the themes and food options. If you can’t wait for those posts… (I don’t blame you. I am the same way when it comes to Disney.) you can always find more information on the dining at the Disneyland Resort here. 😉
Thanks for stopping by Life in Mouse Years!
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