No Dining Plan Newbie Questions

[Zipadeelady]

Well this July is our fifth trip the World but our first time going without the Dining Plan and I have just a few questions.

1. I'm not a pop drinker and the thought of milk on a hot July day isn't appealing. I really just prefer water. So my question is will quick services give you a cup of water rather than paying for a bottle of water?

2. I have 2 very lite eaters in our group, is there any particular quick services that have dinners that two can share?

Also I've seen pictures of places that have a water cooler. Were are they? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[mouse_luv]

Well this July is our fifth trip the World but our first time going without the Dining Plan and I have just a few questions.

1. I'm not a pop drinker and the thought of milk on a hot July day isn't appealing. I really just prefer water. So my question is will quick services give you a cup of water rather than paying for a bottle of water?

2. I have 2 very lite eaters in our group, is there any particular quick services that have dinners that two can share?

Also I've seen pictures of places that have a water cooler. Were are they? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

You can ask for a cup of ice water with your meal. They also have lemonade and iced tea that you pay for in the place of pop.

Most of the adult meals can be shared. My DBF and I always share the chicken tenders meal at Cosmic Rays when we go for example.

What do you mean, places that have a water cooler?

 

[PEPPER2029]

Water coolers are near every bathroom. We buy a jug from walmart and fill it up at the fountains. Just be certain you bring a plastic bottle.

 

[Tuvalu]

Your light eaters can also order off the kids menu at quick service locations. I have done this when no one wanted to share an adult entree with me.

We always get ice water with our meals. Just ask for a cup of water when you place your order.

 

[Zipadeelady]

What do you mean, places that have a water cooler?

I have read reports on how Disney has added water coolers with lemon around the parks with paper cups.

 

[Zipadeelady]

Your light eaters can also order off the kids menu at quick service locations. I have done this when no one wanted to share an adult entre with me.

We always get ice water with our meals. Just ask for a cup of water when you place your order.

Thank you!! The kids menu is a good idea, I didn't even think of that!

 

[Tuvalu]

I have read reports on how Disney has added water coolers with lemon around the parks with paper cups.

I have only seen these outside table service restaurants. This was on the porch as we waited to be called into Crystal Palace:

 

[Figgy1]

We find TC a great place to split meals as well as FT

 

[lostpro9het]

1. I'm not a pop drinker and the thought of milk on a hot July day isn't appealing. I really just prefer water. So my question is will quick services give you a cup of water rather than paying for a bottle of water?

2. I have 2 very lite eaters in our group, is there any particular quick services that have dinners that two can share?

1: Yes
2: Tangierine cafe has a few platters a pair could share, we like the:
Veggie platter

And the chicken and lamb shawarma platter:

 

[Zipadeelady]

sorry @figmentfan423 I don't know what FT is. I'm guessing that TC is Tangierine Cafe due to the pic above from lostpro9het.

 

[Figgy1]

sorry @figmentfan423 I don't know what FT is. I'm guessing that TC is Tangierine Cafe due to the pic above from lostpro9het.

Sorry Flametree in AK

 

[Zipadeelady]

Wow @lostpro9het. You had me at veggie platter until I saw all those peas!! Peas and Lima beans are what make veggies look bad.

 

[Figgy1]

Wow @lostpro9het. You had me at veggie platter until I saw all those peas!! Peas and Lima beans are what make veggies look bad.

Those aren't peas they're lentils

 

[Zipadeelady]

Those aren't peas they're lentils

LENTILS!!! Well crap, I need to put on my cheaters!! That changes everything!!

 

[lostpro9het]

LENTILS!!! Well crap, I need to put on my cheaters!! That changes everything!!

Both platters are soooooogoooood! Dont be discouraged by anything and just jump into it! I was really against the couscous at first until I tried and now I love it.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I wanted to second the Tangierine Cafe as a great place to split a shawarma platter!

Also, your light eaters (whatever their age) can order from the kids' menu at any CS location, if they see something they like. You can also (this is not advertised, but can always be done) ask for CS entrees without the advertised sides (e.g., burger without fries), and you'll get a discount on the price.

Finally, free iced water is available on request at any CS location, anytime -- no purchase required.

 

[Zipadeelady]

Both platters are soooooogoooood! Dont be discouraged by anything and just jump into it! I was really against the couscous at first until I tried and now I love it.

I'm going to try this platter and I'm trusting that you know what your talking about since you've had quite a few trips lately and seem to know your stuff. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Zipadeelady]

Thanks @Weather_Lady, I had read some time ago that you could forgo your sides but forgot about that. That's what I love about this site, such good stuff!!

 

[Figgy1]

Les Hailles also has some nice small items as does SS

 

[DfromATX]

Well this July is our fifth trip the World but our first time going without the Dining Plan and I have just a few questions.

Same here! (July being our 5th trip but first time no dining plan.) Are you testing to see if it's worth it? That is what we're doing. I'm going to put the exact amount it would cost onto a prepaid card, an idea I got from the fine folks here.