Originally Posted By magic0214 What it explains on allears.net As of April 7, 2009, Disney's Animal Kingdom will be offering a new meal program called Picnic in the Park. As part of this program, you will be able to purchase a meal for the family packaged in an "Every Tree Has Character" reusable bag, which can then be taken to one of a number of picnic spots throughout the park. Plates and utensils are provided. Meals include a choice of entrees, side dishes, desserts, and water. There are two tiers available: Tier 1 features a chicken wrap, ham grinder, tuna pita, or turkey focaccia sandwich, with pricing starting at $24.99 plus tax for a meal for three. 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 $29.99 plus tax for a meal for three. 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 • -- Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges Desserts -- Apple -- Brownie -- Cookie -- Cornbread -- Crisped Rice Treat -- Orange NOTE: No modifications or substitutions are allowed. Guests with food allergies should alert the Cast Member when placing their order, who will then contact a chef. Place your order at the Picnic in the Park podium located in front of Guest Relations at Animal Kingdom, between 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily. After that time, or if you decide to get a picnic pack after you're in the park, go directly to the podium at Tusker House Restaurant to place the order. Pick-up time needs to be at least two hours from the time the order is placed, and you'll need to bring the copy of the order form as confirmation. The pick-up location is at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery. Payment is due upon pick-up of the order. If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, Picnic in the Park may be used as a Quick Service Meal (requires one adult entitlement per meal amount). For example, a meal for three will require three adult entitlements. Sounds very good! Excited to try it out!
Originally Posted By Marty2111 With all the gloom and doom about the dining options at WDW, this actually looks like a pretty good deal for families that plan on doing counter service anyway. No investment in a weekly or yearly dining plan -- just a single-meal package at what appears to be a pretty good discount off the counter service prices. Could be a win-win for us and Disney. For us, better pricing and no long-term commitment. For Disney, reducing the strain at counters during peak hours. Kind of like fast-pass for meals.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The main thing that would keep me from doing this, is my family size, there's only 2 of us and one of us doesn't really like sandwiches. I'll keep it in mind for when we go with friends in November tho.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl I was thinking the same thing...they should do a picnic for 2 as well.
Originally Posted By magic0214 It says though there is two choices. There are the andwiches and then there is Rotisserie Chicken or ham. Those sound good too. I wonder where the pinic area's are??
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Yea, what Deb & FenwayGirl said,what about a meal for two? My DH and I are going in Aug. w/o the kids.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb We'd probably go with the chicken/ham option, given that whole no liking sandwich thing. But there's still only 2 of us and I don't usually eat that much in one sitting, anymore ;-D.
Originally Posted By MPierce My two complaints about this are no meals for 2, and you get water instead of a coke.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I've given up sodas (for the most part) and discourage my son from drinking too many, but it would be nice to have other drink options.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I'm a Coke addict. When my 3 daughters were young, to discourage them from drinking it, I use to charge them 10 cents for each glass. (we'd use the money to go out for dinner) It worked, 2 of the 3 never touch any kind of soda now. But I'd be fine with bottled water instead for a meal. Maybe they could add another level that includes a bottle of wine for couples on picnics.
Originally Posted By dshyates I agree there should be a coke option. And a meal deal for 2 with a bottle of wine would also be a fun option. But I do give Disney Dining props for thinking outside the box on this one.
