buzzrelly
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2005
Sorry, guys! I love the show, but I think y'all completely missed the mark on this one. When I think of dining on a BUDGET, I think of maybe $80-$100 tops, including tips, for a family of four.
I believe calling that show "TS DINING ON A BUDGET," is a misnomer. If your list was titled, "TABLE SERVICE RESTAURANTS AT WDW THAT ARE A GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY," then I think you hit the mark. But I wouldn't consider any $30/PP buffet to be a great place to eat on a budget. For four of us, that's about $150, including tip. In fact, based on the way we eat, personally, I don't even get the "good value for your money," aspect of them. Do I still do buffets/AYCTE occasionally? Yes, but only because there is something else there that I am looking to add and am willing to pay for, i.e.. characters, entrance to an empty-ish park, dibs on getting on Soarin' or FEA before all the crowds, etc.
My favorite BUDGET TS restaurants are The Plaza and Via Napoli. My family of four can get a delicious meal for under $100 at both of those places. I'm also thinking Sci-Fi, Beaches & Cream, maybe Grand Floridian cafe (though I've never eaten there) should have made your list. Tusker House? I love it, but definitely not on a budget!
I believe calling that show "TS DINING ON A BUDGET," is a misnomer. If your list was titled, "TABLE SERVICE RESTAURANTS AT WDW THAT ARE A GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY," then I think you hit the mark. But I wouldn't consider any $30/PP buffet to be a great place to eat on a budget. For four of us, that's about $150, including tip. In fact, based on the way we eat, personally, I don't even get the "good value for your money," aspect of them. Do I still do buffets/AYCTE occasionally? Yes, but only because there is something else there that I am looking to add and am willing to pay for, i.e.. characters, entrance to an empty-ish park, dibs on getting on Soarin' or FEA before all the crowds, etc.
My favorite BUDGET TS restaurants are The Plaza and Via Napoli. My family of four can get a delicious meal for under $100 at both of those places. I'm also thinking Sci-Fi, Beaches & Cream, maybe Grand Floridian cafe (though I've never eaten there) should have made your list. Tusker House? I love it, but definitely not on a budget!