How Much Does It Cost to Eat at Disney World’s Cheapest Restaurants?

A trip to Disney World does not have to break the bank.

It is no secret that a Disney World vacation can be expensive, as the cost of travel, hotel, park tickets, food, and souvenirs all start to pile up. But that is why we are here: to help you budget and plan a cost-effective vacation! We love to eat all around Disney World, and we are sharing our two favorite cheap restaurants to keep on your radar the next time you visit. 

Disney World offers a variety of dining options such as quick service, lounges, bars, and table service. Quick service is often the cheapest option for food at Disney World, but there are also some quality table service restaurants that won’t break the bank. Here are two of the cheapest options on property.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Let’s start with quick service. Located in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, you’ll find Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Meals here are priced under $14.99 and have only one $ on the My Disney Experience app. 

We won’t lie; we know that Cosmic Ray’s is not the most loved Disney World quick service spot, but it is a SOLID choice. The menu here is pretty basic, but that is not a bad thing, as picky eaters should be able to find something to order. Plus, you can place a Mobile Order here, which is a huge perk to help you avoid waiting in line to order. Time is also money at Disney World! 

Here is an example of a meal that you can order:

• Fountain Drink: $4.79. You can also get a free water cup. 
• Four Chicken Strips with French fries: $10.99
• Passion Fruit-Mandarin Tart $5.99

Dessert and a fountain drink are totally optional. If you just stick to the basics of water and an entree, this meal comes in at around $11.

You also get the added bonus of Sonny Eclipse serenading you!

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Now, onto table service! This restaurant can be found at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, although it is sandwiched between the Yacht and Beach Club in the EPCOT Resort Area. It accepts Advance Dining Reservations and usually offers Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist. A meal here is priced between $15 and $34.99 and has two $$ on the My Disney Experience app. 

This restaurant is home to the iconic Kitchen Sink. While it is $39, it does serve four and has a fun presentation.

Here is an example of a meal you could order:

• Nostalgia Coca-Cola Bottle: $3.75 or a Fountain Drink: $4.99
• Beaches & Cream Grilled Cheese and tomato soup: $18. The tomato soup can be subbed for tots.
• Cookie Fries with Dipping Sauce: $8.50

While dessert is an added cost, trust us—this is the restaurant where you should splurge on a sweet treat!

 

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What is your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments!