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[Wchutch]

Has anyone had a 'Picnic in the Park' at Animal Kingdom before? If so, how was the food and how was the pricing?

 

[WVParkfan]

We have not had the picnic yet (they started it the week after we left during our last visit). Our plan is to have the picnic at the AK on our first day at Disney in two weeks. Here's what is listed for the prices:

Tier 1 features a chicken wrap, ham grinder, tuna pita, turkey focaccia sandwich, or portobello mushroom and vegetable wrap (vegetarian option), with pricing starting at $17.99 plus tax for a meal for two.

Meal for Two - $17.99 + tax
2 Sandwiches, 1 Side, 2 Desserts, 2 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Three – $24.99 + tax
3 Sandwiches, 1 Large Gourmet Side, 3 Desserts or Fruit, 3 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Four – $32.99 + tax
4 Sandwiches, 2 Large Gourmet Sides, 4 Desserts or Fruit, 4 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Five – $40.99 + tax
5 Sandwiches, 3 Large Gourmet Sides, 5 Desserts or Fruit, 5 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Six – $48.99 + tax
6 Sandwiches, 4 Large Gourmet Sides, 6 Desserts or Fruit, 6 bottles of Dasani water

Tier 2 offers a choice of rotisserie chicken or ham, with pricing starting at $20.99 plus tax for a meal for two.

Meal for Two - $20.99 + tax
4 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 3/4 lb. of Ham, 1 Side, 2 Desserts, 2 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Three – $29.99 + tax
6 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 lb. of Ham, 2 Large Gourmet Sides, 3 Desserts or Fruit, 3 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Four – $38.99 + tax
8 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/4 lb. of Ham, 3 Large Gourmet Sides, 4 Desserts or Fruit, 4 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Five – $47.99 + tax
10 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/2 lb. of Ham, 4 Large Gourmet Sides, 5 Desserts or Fruit, 5 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Six – $56.99 + tax
12 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 3/4 lb. of Ham, 5 Large Gourmet Sides, 6 Desserts or Fruit, 6 bottles of Dasani water

Gourmet Sides (16 oz.)
-- Chips
-- Macaroni & Cheese
-- Seasonal Fruit Salad
-- Coleslaw
-- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
-- Tomato and Cucumber
-- Corn Medley
-- Orzo Pasta Salad
-- Green Beans
-- Tandoori Spiced Tofu and Zucchini Squash
-- Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges

Desserts
-- Apple
-- Brownie
-- Cookie
-- Cornbread
-- Crisped Rice Treat
-- Orange

 

[Dinardo]

We did "Picnic in the Park" last September. There were three of us (Me, My wife and son) but we only did the meal for two. We were on the DDP so we used our CS credits for it.

We had the Rotisserie Chicken w/ Macaroni and Cheese, Brownie and Rice Krispie Treat.

The Chicken was awesome. Macaroni and the desserts were good as well. It came in a green Animal Kingdom tote bag, which we still have to this day. We use it for beach things now.

I would say it is worth it. Just find the right place to sit down and enjoy.

 

[KnK]

I'll agree. We tried it last year and loved it. Had basically the same thing as the poster above.

We'll be doing it again this year. It's one of the best value on property, they really do give you a lot of food.

 

[spencer75]

Can you tell me where you get them from so I can investigate further, we are going two weeks tomorrow, will they still be available then. Thanks

 

[WVParkfan]

Got this from Deb's All Ears website:

As of November 29, 2009 - Several changes have been made to the Picnic in the Park process and offerings. Guests will be able to order their picnic at Guest Relations until 2:30 p.m. daily, as well as at the Picnic in the Park podium located outside Island Mercantile.

Tier 1 picnics will only be available for pick-up from DinoBites, located near Restaurantosaurus.

Tier 2 picnics will offer rotisserie chicken and will continue to be picked up from the Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery, near Tusker House Restaurant.

Guests can also put together a "grab 'n go" bag at Beastly Bazaar, with their choice of sandwiches, individual bags of potato chips, desserts and water.

 

[wdwhoneymooner]

We had this too: the chicken, mac-n-cheese, brownie and water bottles. Chicken was very flavorful and juicy. It was a nice change of pace.

 

[Master Yoda]

Got this from Deb's All Ears website:

As of November 29, 2009 - Several changes have been made to the Picnic in the Park process and offerings. Guests will be able to order their picnic at Guest Relations until 2:30 p.m. daily, as well as at the Picnic in the Park podium located outside Island Mercantile.

Tier 1 picnics will only be available for pick-up from DinoBites, located near Restaurantosaurus.

Tier 2 picnics will offer rotisserie chicken and will continue to be picked up from the Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery, near Tusker House Restaurant.

Guests can also put together a "grab 'n go" bag at Beastly Bazaar, with their choice of sandwiches, individual bags of potato chips, desserts and water.

It looks like All Ears information is a bit out of date. As of May of this year Picnic in the Park has been moved to the grab and go section of the Beastly Bazaar.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2009/10/18/animal-kingdom-picnic-in-the-park-review/

 

[JillC LI]

I learned alot from this post. Maybe someone can answer a few followup questions:
Does anyone know which 10 pieces come in the Meal for 5 Rotisserie chicken? Is it half light/half dark meat?
Also, if we have the meal plan and want to order a Meal for 5 even though 1 of the guests is a child, does that make a difference in what you can get?
Finally, if you wanted to do the grab-and-go option, how would that affect the amount and types of food that 5 people could get?

Thanks all! :wave:

 

[wdwmagic]

Picnic in the Park in it's original form is no longer in operation (since Jan 2 2010).

For all the info have a look at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Dining/Animal-Kingdom-Picnic-in-the-Park.htm

 

[WVParkfan]

Well, darn. We were going to try it this year since Flametree BBQ will be closed while we are there. But since it is out of business, we'll hit our "secret" place for lunch (Tamu Tamu walkup window in Africa for Tuna Wrap).