I’m curious so do you just go to quick service which completely blows or what do you do. I get the food is not special at all but the sig places are better than a horrid hamburger at quick service which is below McDonald’s or Burger King
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Food obsession-good or bad?
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That's a great story and congratulations. It's a lifetime commitment but it's all worth it for your health and well being.
Club Cooloholic
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I think she just meant running around trying to get the perfect reservation for a place is not as important. I will be honest if you read this forum a lot you would think going to Disney was a visit to some sort of epicurean nirvana. Its not.
correcaminos
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Thanks! It's now been like 15 years since I lost it all. Made it through 2 pregnancies too. So it's more habit than it was a long time ago.
Several years ago, but didn't have a meal on board that I didn't like. The food was pretty safe, from a palate perspective, but it was good and plentiful.
Phonedave
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Not even just organ meat, but people rave about "100% beef hot dogs" and "All white meat chicken"
Pork tastes good - put it in my hot dog please.
Dark meat tastes good - I'll take the thighs and legs you don't eat.
Phonedave
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Phonedave
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And I grew up right over the GWB in NJ and it was all over the place.
Phonedave
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Look at you being the diplomat "Taylor pork roll".
Come on, choose a side. "Taylor Ham" or "Pork Roll"
I guess it stayed on the other side of the bridge.
Phonedave
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We plan out a few ADR's but don't go crazy about it.
We do like to eat out at home, of course budgets and waist lines at times dictate how much that happens. We eat very little fast food at home. We either cook at home, or eat at restaurant. Occasionally we will get a craving for something like Smashburger, but we are talking 2-3 times a year, tops. I can't remember the last time I have been in a McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's etc. I did eat at Arby's about a year ago because I was driving from VA to NJ and it was late, and I did not want to stop for to long. that is little I eat in places like that, I remember it. We also bring our own lunches to work most of the time.
So even when in WDW, the quick service stuff really is not that appealing.
We used to look forward to TS meals at WDW, but now it is just a matter of eating. CS is pretty much out, and even though we cook in the DVC units, it's vacation and we don't want to do that every night (plus, I'm not making a roast chicken or planning for leftovers)
We do like to eat out at home, of course budgets and waist lines at times dictate how much that happens. We eat very little fast food at home. We either cook at home, or eat at restaurant. Occasionally we will get a craving for something like Smashburger, but we are talking 2-3 times a year, tops. I can't remember the last time I have been in a McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's etc. I did eat at Arby's about a year ago because I was driving from VA to NJ and it was late, and I did not want to stop for to long. that is little I eat in places like that, I remember it. We also bring our own lunches to work most of the time.
So even when in WDW, the quick service stuff really is not that appealing.
We used to look forward to TS meals at WDW, but now it is just a matter of eating. CS is pretty much out, and even though we cook in the DVC units, it's vacation and we don't want to do that every night (plus, I'm not making a roast chicken or planning for leftovers)
Bigcityblues
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We’re Italian so food is a big part of our lives! That being said, and living so close to numerous amazing eateries in NYC, we definitely do NOT go to WDW for the food. We tend to grab something quick for breakfast and/or lunch, then enjoy a sit-down meal together in a place with good food and a pleasant ambience. We have our family favorites and like to try at least one new place during each vacation. When our daughter was a child, we did a couple of character breakfasts per trip, but she’s 20 now, so our table meals are much more relaxing lol
I've been to NYC and NJ. To me it's a close call. NJ has great Italian food minus the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple.
Bigcityblues
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Yeah we have found some great food in NJ as well.
HouCuseChickie
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While I grew up in NY Metro NJ and was introduced to Scrapple by my dad (grew up in South Jersey), I now live in the Houston area and there is Scrapple in pretty much every supermarket I've frequented in this area.
As for OP's post, dining is just one of the many ways you can add dimension to your Disney vacation, so many people obsess over it to have an elevated trip experience. Sure, we're there on most trips/days for the parks, but you can make a great day better if you tailor the "perfect" dining experiences to compliment your plans. Now, I've learned over the years to go in with lowered expectations on food quality, since it's just too inconsistent and subjective for everything to actually be amazing. That being said, I am all about adding dining experiences to our trip. I mean, I don't exactly love the food at Sci Fi or 50s Primetime, but my day in HS is going to be that much better if I book one of them and embrace the Disney experience that comes with those meals...hence enhancing my trip from "just" a day in the park. Trying new dining experiences is also a great way to keep it from feeling like the same old thing.
As for OP's post, dining is just one of the many ways you can add dimension to your Disney vacation, so many people obsess over it to have an elevated trip experience. Sure, we're there on most trips/days for the parks, but you can make a great day better if you tailor the "perfect" dining experiences to compliment your plans. Now, I've learned over the years to go in with lowered expectations on food quality, since it's just too inconsistent and subjective for everything to actually be amazing. That being said, I am all about adding dining experiences to our trip. I mean, I don't exactly love the food at Sci Fi or 50s Primetime, but my day in HS is going to be that much better if I book one of them and embrace the Disney experience that comes with those meals...hence enhancing my trip from "just" a day in the park. Trying new dining experiences is also a great way to keep it from feeling like the same old thing.
Wendy Pleakley
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I generally find the food to be good. There are some things that people might not have experienced at home, such as the diverse food choices in World Showcase.
Finding some good table service restaurants is a part of a WDW visit for me for sure. Eating nothing but quick service, i.e. fast food, holds no appeal.
You have to accept that you're going to be paying $30 for a $20 meal (for example), but it's a theme park. It is what it is.
Finding some good table service restaurants is a part of a WDW visit for me for sure. Eating nothing but quick service, i.e. fast food, holds no appeal.
You have to accept that you're going to be paying $30 for a $20 meal (for example), but it's a theme park. It is what it is.