If you are headed to Disney World, and are using the Disney Dining Plan, here are the best use of your snack credits at Flower and Garden Festival.
If you want a deeper dive in the value of the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan, be sure to check out my social media for a detail dive on how to beat it. For snacks at Flower and Garden that are worth the credit we need the snacks to be worth at least $6, that’s according to our Disney Data Expert Becky aka @raisingminniemes on Instagram!
Best Uses of a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit at Flower and Garden
Grilled Warm Lobster
I loved this so much more than I thought I would – it is grilled in front of you, and is a pretty decent portion of lobster. The key lime sauce and charred lemon are excellent.
Description: with Key lime butter
Location: Florida Fresh
Price without Dining Plan: $11.25 (“Gain” +$5.25)
Rating: 9/10
Tamale de Rajas
Such light flavors in a tamale, it’s not spicy, but the sauce was delightful, flavorful, and creamy, and the cheese inside was wonderful.
Description: Poblano peppers, corn, and cheese in masa topped with poblano cream sauce, crema mexicana, pickled carrots and onions with chives
Location: Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
Price without Dining Plan: $8.75 (“Gain” +$2.75)
Rating: 9/10
Veal Tenderloin
This was salty – and so am I because this replaced my beloved Bison Ribeye. However, I did enjoy the perfect forkful of everything. My only other note is that the risotto was undercooked.
Description: with spring pea risotto featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL GRAINS Arborio Rice and red wine syrup
Location: Farmers Feast
Price without Dining Plan: $8.50 (“Gain” +$2.50)
Rating: 7/10
Ramen Cup
To be honest, I don’t know if I love this or hate this, and it has mixed opinions from the group – but it is cold and refreshing!
Description: Ramen salad shaken in a cup with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and dashi broth with chili oil and yuzu
Location: Hanami (Japan)
Price without Dining Plan: $8.50 (“Gain” +$2.50)
Rating: 6/10
Sope de Chilorio
The flavors in this dish are outstanding. I wasn’t a fan of the shell as it was just soggy.
Description: Guajillo pepper-braised pork on fried corn shells with black beans, shredded cabbage, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, and chives
Location: Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
Price without Dining Plan: $8.50 (“Gain” +$2.50)
Rating: 7/10
Steam Bun
The plant-based soy meat is a skip for me; overall, I am not a fan of the texture.
Description: filled with vegetables and plant-based soy meat
Location: Hanami (Japan)
Price without Dining Plan: $8.50 (“Gain” +$2.50)
Rating: 3/10
Spicy Hot Dog
This dog is SPICY, so you have been warned. The flavors are great together, a little less pineapple would have been better, and the bun is awful, so we brought our own – but get a fork and knife.
Description: with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
Location: Pineapple Promenade
Price without Dining Plan: $8.00 (“Gain” +$2.00)
Rating: 8/10
Bocconcini
Could you make this at home? Yes. Is it over priced for 4 small balls of mozzarella? Yes. But is the pesto delicious? Also, yes.
Description: Mozzarella bocconcini, grape tomatoes, and pesto sauce
Location: Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Price without Dining Plan: $7.50 (“Gain” +$1.50)
Rating: 7/10
Beating the Disney Dining Plan Spreadsheet
Want a list of every item at the festival that “beats” the Disney Dining Plan? Click the link below for a full list of items!
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