Visiting Walt Disney World is not an inexpensive thing to do. You’ll likely never get an argument about that opinion. While financially blessed people can visit all the time, for some people, taking a Disney World trip is completely out of reach. Then there are those who can make the visit regularly enough (maybe once every couple of years). No matter which group you fall into, sometimes you just need to watch your budget.
While being on a budget takes work, it can definitely be done. It is easier, obviously, when the amount of people relying on your wallet is smaller. I will let you in on one expectation you should have: Dining at Walt Disney World will take a big chunk of your budget, especially at table-service locations. Again, the more mouths you have to feed, the more damage the bill will do to your wallet. There are methods that can help keep your food budget in check:
- Utilize grocery delivery services
- Splitting meals
- Bringing your own water and drinks
- Eat lots of pizza
The last option may have you scratching your head, but I’m about to tell you how pizza can be a secret money-saver.
A Large Pizza Is Budget-Friendly
I have been visiting Walt Disney World for a number of years now. One thing that I recall from the first time I visited as an adult was how I was able to feed an entire family (2 adults and 2 young children) for about $25 one night. That is something you should not expect when dining at Disney World. However, this still applies at certain resorts… and it is because of pizza!
At Disney Resorts where pizza is sold, it is sold by the super-slice (about 1/4 of a pizza) or as a Large pizza. There are usually two palette-pleasing toppings to choose from… cheese and pepperoni. At the time of publication, you can get a Large pizza from the quick-service locations at these resorts:
- Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Sports/Music/Movies)
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
A Crucial Part Of Your Money-Saving Strategy
The fact that you can feed multiple people at Walt Disney World in 2026 for under $25 seems too good to be true, but it’s possible. The Large cheese pizza currently costs $20.99 + tax; add $1 for the Large pepperoni pizza. Even if you are feeding pizza to just two people, it is worth buying the Large because each Super-slice costs $11.29 and $11.79 + tax for the cheese and for the pepperoni, respectively. The quick-service restaurants will be able to provide you with plates with your pizza, and you can use your own drinks to further keep costs down. If you are interested in a souvenir Disney cup, you could also look into the Rapid Fill refillable resort mugs for $22.99 + tax. This will provide you with unlimited refills of drinks at Disney Resorts for the length of your stay.
While a trip to Walt Disney World may be expensive, there are plenty of hacks you can use to cut your costs. Many of them are in plain sight, such as the Disney Resorts discounts, 4-Park Magic Ticket, and more. MouseHouseNews.net will continue to bring you the latest tips for a money-saving visit to Disney World, and our MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube channel will keep you connected to the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
