What do you do when you have a cranky child and they are past due for getting fed? Did I mention you are at Downtown Disney and it is packed and tables without a reservation could take up to 1 hour to attain? I am talking Downtown Disney at Disneyland and Walt Disney World because this has happened to us at both!
Last year we stayed at the Saratoga Springs which was a quick boat ride away from Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World. We waited over 1/2 an hour for a table at the Rain Forest Cafe and were thrilled that we were able to get a seat even if it was at the side of the restaurant outside with the bugs. We were hungry!
Our waiter talked us into getting a Landry’s Select Card so that the next time there would be almost no wait. There would also be discounts (I perked right up!) and other amenities. And the card could be used at many different restaurants.
The card cost $25 and I decided to go for it as I knew we would have 1 more dinner and be able to use our $25 signing bonus. Starting out at a break even was perfect for this thrifty dad. I also did not want to wait for a table the next time!
Fast forward to the beginning of this month. There were 9 of us, kids melting down, and no seats available at any Downtown Disney restaurant in Disneyland. I flash my Landry’s Select card and we have a table for 9 in less than 10 minutes. Everyone else has to wait up to an hour.
Did I mention it was my birthday month? I used the $25 I earned from our first meal and my $25 birthday certificate. I am already ahead of the game!
We were with the families of nycsinglemom and dadarocks. They were thrilled to be with the man with the Landry’s card because their kids got fed before any breakdowns occurred!
Having a card that gets me almost immediate seating is a fantastic help as we are generally too busy and excited in any Disney Park to plan dinners. That we earn 10% back on our meals is an added bonus, and the Volcano dessert (which my son lets me split with him) is just the icing on the cake!
This is not a sponsored post, I just wanted to share with you how much it helped us on our recent trip and how cost effective it was!
For more information check out the Landry’s website! You can also peruse the other restaurant chains that this card will work in!
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