Ever wonder how people end up with left over snack/meal credits at the end of a Disney World Vacation? For many, they plan out their meals and snacks and it works out. Others have so many credits left over, the plan may not have seemed worth it. Consider these 10 reasons why past guests had left over snack credits.
10 Reasons For Left Over Dining Credits:
- Using a snack credit instead of a meal credit (226 Best Snack Credits at Walt Disney World)
- Sharing a meal (Consider, these meals to share at Disney World)
- Not eating 3 full meals in a day (Example, having a large/late lunch and using snack credits for evening)
- Not staying on Disney Property entire stay (Example, spending a day or 2 at Universal)
- Using all 3 meal credits and not being hungry or having time for snacks
- Did not plan out meals/snacks, underestimated amount you would eat
- Someone got sick during the vacation (Always pack a first aid kit with some medications just in case)
- Had Quick Service Plan but paid out of pocket for sit down meals (leaving extra QS dining credits)
- Dining Plan was included for free (Still worth planning out even if included)
- Went with the Deluxe Dining plan (The most expensive option)
If you do end up with left over snack or meal credits. You may use them on many pre-packaged snacks, look for ones that will travel well home. Plus, if you happen to have meal credits left, although you will lose money overall, guests can trade 1 meal credit = 3 snack credits. This way it is not a total loss, and more snacks to choose for home use.
Goofy’s Candy Company in Disney Springs is a great stop to use up your credits. Think upcoming friends and families birthdays, holidays or to gift as souvenirs for those back home.
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