Picky Eaters at Disney
Do you have a picker eater and don't want to break the bank by feeding them at Walt Disney World?
Here are some ProTips
Instacart
I set up my Instacart the day before arrival to our stay at WDW, so that it will be delivered the morning I will arrive. Disney will hold it at the front desk and will deliver it to the room for a nominal fee. First, check to make sure your room has a refrigerator. I order string cheese, granola bars, Nutri-Grain bars, yogurt smoothies, bread, fruit, and Nutella. Snacks that my kids will each. That way, I can bring those snacks to the park. Instacart will save you a trip to the grocery store if you have a super picky eater!Then there are always Disney treats! I always say my kids have two stomachs; their food stomach and their snack stomachs are bottomless!
Pack a cooler
Disney allows you to bring in small coolers 24″ by 15″ by 18.″ If you have a super picky eater, it is never a bad idea to pack a lunch or a dinner. It will also bring you cost savings in the long run!
Topolino’s Terrace
Skip the Character Meals
I know, these are so fun but this has more to do with budget and wasting food. Character dining is very expensive and as long as you do not care to see $30 nuggets go to waste, go ahead and book it. Many character dining experiences will charge you for each person who attends the dinner since you are paying for the experience and food. Whereas Table Service typically will not charge you if someone does not order a meal, better yet, they let you split meals at Table Service restaurants. Additionally, you typically can ask for a different substitute at Table Service restaurant locations if there is something that your child will not each. Our most common substitute is FRENCH FRIES. (You can also ask for subs are Character Meals, they may just have a limited selection of subs.)
Buffets and Hotel Food Courts
Art of Animation Food Court
As of Feb. 2022, the only buffet that has returned is Cape May, which is a great sign. I am hoping more buffets will return. With Picky Eaters, buffets are always a win, as you are sure to find something a picky eater will enjoy.
You can always check the menu on your phone before deciding where to eat in your My Disney Experience app.
*Remember, if you buy a refillable Disney popcorn bucket, it's $2 refills!! Cheap treat!
What are some of your picky eater hacks at the parks?
For more places to Dine head to our dining page!
