A trip to Disney World can get pricey quickly, and dining inside the parks is often where those costs really start to add up.
Looks delicious!
If you’re hoping to enjoy a table service meal without spending a small fortune, you might be surprised to learn that a few budget-friendly options are hiding in the parks. On one of our latest visits to Magic Kingdom, we set out to track down the cheapest table-service dinner you can order. And, of course, we had to see for ourselves if it’s actually worth the price.
Dining at Disney World is a fun part of the trip! From Mickey waffles to dining with the princesses, but it can add up quickly if you aren’t careful. Sometimes you want a good meal that will also save your wallet, which is why we’re sharing our experience at Magic Kingdom’s cheapest sit-down restaurant — The Plaza Restaurant.
The Plaza Restaurant
The Plaza Restaurant is a table service restaurant at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. that serves up American classics with gorgeous views of Cinderella Castle! This spot is underrated in our opinion for a few reasons, but for today’s lesson, we’re focusing on how budget-friendly this spot can be. We were running the numbers, and it turns out you can have a full meal for $35 before tax!
The Plaza Restaurant
When we say a full meal, we don’t just mean the entree either! To start off your meal, you can grab either the House Salad, Beer-battered Onion Rings, or the Daily Soup for only $10. You can also grab the Plaza Loaded Fries for only $16, but for this experiment, we’re going with the most inexpensive option in each category. If you aren’t super hungry, the fries can easily be a full meal on their own.
Onion Rings
While these appetizers are pretty simple and straightforward options, that isn’t a bad thing! Sometimes you just need some simple consistency after all. Most people aren’t eating Disney food every day, so your body might be craving a vegetable by the time you make it to day 3 or 4 of your trip. For our main entree, the Chipotle Barbecue Pork Sandwich is only $17!
Plaza Restaurant
The sandwich is slow-cooked pulled pork with chipotle barbecue sauce and coleslaw, all on a toasted bun! This savory option is filling, flavorful, and a more familiar dish to most people. Not everyone is a barbecue fan, though, so the restaurant does have 3 other entrees that are only $21. It might be a little bit more, but it gives you some options if you have a more flexible budget.
Plaza Loaded Fries
Finally, it’s not a full meal without some dessert! For just $8.25, you can get the Plaza Restaurant Sundae! It’s made with ice cream of your choice, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. That sounds like a hefty portion for less than $9! You can also grab a variety of milkshakes for $9.50 or less.
Milkshakes
So adding together our salad, sandwich, and dessert gets us to $35.25 for one person to dine on. That isn’t bad at all, especially for a tasty meal at a table service. If this option doesn’t sound appetizing, you can also check out Tony’s Town Square Restaurant! This restaurant is also on Main Street and, while it is slightly more to get an appetizer, entree, and dessert, it can also be a great meal for less than $45! For this same budget-friendly combo, you can get the $9 seasonal soup, Rigatoni alla Vodka for $26, and $7.75 gelato for $42.75 before tax.
Tony’s Town Square
If you need a break from quick service locations or are just looking to spend a little less on your next Disney World vacation, keep these two restaurants in mind! For more Disney dining reviews, tips, and news, be sure to follow us at DFB!
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I have 6o admit, with well over 150 visits since 1972 under my belt since i made my first visit, I too have never dined there. Gonna have to be a bucket list visit soon.