

Purchasing three big meals a day can wind up being detrimental to your overall vacation budget (via Orbitz). Second, the cost of dining in Disney World adds up fast. For starters, stopping your plans to eat three times can chew up a lot of valuable vacation time when you could be knocking more rides off your to-do list. Planning three large meals a day in Disney World is dangerous for several reasons. Other hotel restaurants, like California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort, boast rooftop views of Disney World (including fireworks views at night), according to Travel & Leisure.

Many of the hotel restaurants serve breakfast, which is a convenient way to start your day before heading off to the theme parks. You can also find great character dining options, like Chef Mickey's in Disney's Contemporary Resort, as well as unique restaurants like Sanaa in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, with views of the hotel's savanna which is home to a wide array of animals. Disney World's resort hotels, particularly its top-tier deluxe resorts, are home to some of the best restaurants on property, including the high-priced, high-luxury Victoria and Albert's, which has earned the AAA Five Diamond Award since 2000 (via Disney World's website). It's worth expanding your horizons and looking into restaurants outside of the theme parks, too (via Touring Plans).
