Originally Posted By fkurucz I have never been to that one, but I recall that the one at DtD was much cheaper and the burgers were better. Too bad they don't have something better than Mickey D's though. Of course if they did it would really make the park burgers look wretched. In the past 15 years I have eaten Disney burgers twice. Once in WDW and once in DLR. Simply disgusting. That last time I made that mistake was in 2003.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey We didn't do any burgers in the parks this time, except for the "real" burger I had at my beloved Plaza. I'm glad that there are more quick service at options at WDW now. It wasn't too long ago that you were limited to burgers, pizza and chicken strips if you wanted to grab something fast. We had everything from cuban sandwiches to shrimp pasta when we there, and all of it was very good to delicious.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Plus the $4 coke?>> If you wanna save money, you buy that refillable mug - or bring one back that you've used from years past (cringe!).
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Did our Nikki really just say that??? You could be like one of my daughters, she packed a case of bottled water in her suitcase. Only one leaked a little.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I wouldn't do it - and I don't think it SHOULD be done - but some people go that route. I did purchase a brand spanking new red "Celebrate Everyday" mug at Riverside and more than got my $11.99 worth from it, as did my mom.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad anybody know what happened? did they lose their lease? That McD's was convenient for a quick snack.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad <<<I wouldn't do it - and I don't think it SHOULD be done - but some people go that route. I did purchase a brand spanking new red "Celebrate Everyday" mug at Riverside and more than got my $11.99 worth from it, as did my mom>>> Me either. I just couldn't do that and then explain to my kids why it's OK for Daddy to steal. BTW I don't park in the fire lane either.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I just checked Deb Will's site for the prices of the McD's in DtD. $6.19-$8.59 for a "value" meal.>> I pretty much haven't had a full value meal at any McD's since they were $2.99 (for the cheapest options). Nowadays, I just order off the dollar menu. Usually just two McDoubles and that's it; no fries or soda.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 McD's chocolate shakes are delish. When I was pg with my son, that shake was one of very few things I could keep down.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 when the wrecking crew gets done- can someone point them to the playground in Fantasyland
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer re: 32 They could also build a really really big hole there That would be a start...
Originally Posted By Mr X ***And BTW, a burger basket at Riverside is $6.59-$7.09. Plus the $4 coke?*** If you are really talking about folks who are on an absolutely shoe-string budget, there's a simple solution. Ask for water. In fact, I often do just that in overpriced places. Not because I can't "afford" a $3 coke per se, but because I don't wish to waste my money in that fashion (if the coke had jack daniels in it, sure I'd pay the $3, or $6 or $9 or whatever ). If I was really DYING to drink a cola, I'd pay it (I can't tell you the extent I've been willing to shell out for compact discs, 420 accessories, Apple computer products, bar tabs, and elaborate vacation packages over the years...because those are things I WANT, I really CARE about, and I'm willing to pay whatever I have to). But everyone has their limits and for me it's overpriced softdrinks and to an extent, overpriced burgers as well (and even more in general, grossly overpriced, low quality foodstuffs)...I will NOT pay the typical $3-5 for a large fast food burger (burger ONLY, no meal) at McDonald's or Wendy's these days. I buy something smaller on the dollar menu or skip it entirely because I feel the cost/value ratio is completely screwed up nowadays, BUT I will happily shell out $12-15 for a burger at a decent bar and grill because I don't feel as though I'm getting ripped off as much...just my crazy take on things.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt How about a Waffle House!! One of the few things I actually miss about living in the South!! ...chattered well please!
Originally Posted By MPierce McDonald's is a treat for me. I very seldom dine there, and never at WDW, though I do get an occasional fry for a mid-day snack. I would have much rather had a quarter pounder with cheese, and a small fries rather than the cold tasteless burgers I had a WDW this year. Even with the inflated prices at the WDW McDonald's it is still cheaper than a MICKEY BURGER. Our good friend dshyates called the McDonalds, and got the prices. 1/4 pounder w/cheese = $3.59, small fries = $2.39. Not only cheaper, but much tastier in my opinion, and I do believe everybody is entitled to my opinion.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "anybody know what happened? did they lose their lease?" I'm not positive, but I would guess that it had something to do with the contracts that McDonald's had with the parks expiring. That's why the fry location next to POTC (and the ones in DL across from Big Thunder and Haunted Mansion, along with Burger Invasion in DCA) has been replaced with a generic snack location. I believe that Restuarantasaurus also removed all the McDonald's equipment and menu items, and now serves standard Disney burgers and fries.
Originally Posted By CMDad Just curious - has anyone actually verified that this is true? Or is everyone only reacting to an unfounded statement? (The folks I spoke to were unaware of this - not that it means it is NOT true.)
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt maybe just an updated new McD. one near us was recently torn down & completely reconstructed.
