Saving A Little on a Lot

My researching has taught me that there are some ways to save money during our trip to Disney World. 

One is on food, drinks and snacks. I know everyone already knows these things, so this is more of a 'note to self' to keep me from forgetting which sites I liked the most and wanted to try.

Since I don't live close to my grandsons, I really don't get to see them as much as I used to. (maybe 4 time each year) So I'm going to need help from Missy as to what the boys 'like' to eat and what they 'will' eat. (and drink) 

I booked 1 character breakfast during our stay. I don't want to have a set schedule every day we are there. And 1 special breakfast (or meal) will be plenty. I can't imagine any child 'needing' to have a character meal every day they are in Disney. In fact it sounds kind of selfish. Pick one and let others have a chance to do the same. 

So to help just a bit on expenses, I've decided to try one of the delivery services available for regular grocery type items. This will also help us not need to pack every thing in our luggage. Items like water, juice, crackers, fruit, cereal, milk, paper bowls and spoons, finger snacks like granola bars, yogurt on the go, or fruit. We will, of course, have a few on hand for the flight to Orlando. But we won't need to bring the entire box of granola bars, or several bottles of water & juice. Perhaps bring a small number of baby wipes (Lysol or Clorox wipes) and have a larger container delivered to the hotel. There will be plenty to take back with us on our return. And for those with little ones in diapers, it would be so much easier to have a box delivered to the room.

Garden Grocer is the one I am going to try on this trip. I have saved items as favorites that I believe will be useful:

Bread

Peter Pan because 'We Are At Disney World'

Peanut butter & jelly

Juices

Milk

Bottled Water

Cheese - It crackers

For our Snack at Animal Kingdom

Animal cookies

Chex mix

Small boxes of Raisins

Yogurt

Bananas

Baby wipes

Infant bath soap (no more tears)

 cereal

and Missy will be able to add items she would like for the boys. 

I will place the order 1 month before our vacation. And we'll see how it goes. It costs $2.00 for delivery if your order is over $200 and only $14 if it's under that amount. Considering airline charge at least $25 per checked in bag ... this could save some money!

Side note: I may order items from the local Wal-Mart to surprise the boys. Like T-Shirts or PJ's, or a special toy. I can have it delivered to the hotel as well.