Keeping food and drink costs down in DLP

[torillien]

ice bucket in the bathroom sink .. at least that is what we did in June last year

worked a treat ... especially as it was SO hot .. its a shame you don't get a little fridge in the DLP hotels ...

[Guest]

Originally Posted by sammykitten

how will you keep the cans cold when you get them back to the hotel though? Theres nothing worse than warm coke!

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I would probably buy bottled water - it was just in the trip report I read here that a can of coke was 3.30 Euros! I'm assuming bottled water would be similar price?

[Gill H]

You can buy cordial in supermarkets. Teissiere is a good brand. It's called sirop.

[sammykitten]

Originally Posted by aliscrapper

I would probably buy bottled water - it was just in the trip report I read here that a can of coke was 3.30 Euros! I'm assuming bottled water would be similar price?

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there are free drinking water fountains inside both parks.
also the Relay convenience store/newsagent inside the entrance to the train station at DLP sells soft drinks/water cheaper than inside the parks. And of course you have the filling station outside the gates of the Santa Fe.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by torillien

ice bucket in the bathroom sink .. at least that is what we did in June last year

worked a treat ... especially as it was SO hot .. its a shame you don't get a little fridge in the DLP hotels ...

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Great idea!

[Guest]

Originally Posted by sammykitten

there are free drinking water fountains inside both parks.

I'm not able to drink the French water from the tap; as it always upsets my stomach. My Aunt who is English lives in France and she has to drink bottled water for the same reason unfortunately

also the Relay convenience store/newsagent inside the entrance to the train station at DLP sells soft drinks/water cheaper than inside the parks. And of course you have the filling station outside the gates of the Santa Fe.

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Am assuming that the hypermarket is still cheaper tho?

[sammykitten]

yes probably Ali, you'd have your RER fares to add in to the cost, that would be about 1.80 euros each, single fare.

[Ebony]

Originally Posted by Gill H

Not stayed in NPB but I think it is the standard European hotel breakfast - rolls, croissants, ham, cheese, jam, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, toast.

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Originally Posted by Mrs Pluto

I stayed there a few years ago, but i do remember it being the same as the SL Santa fe. Rolls Ham and Cheese etc as Gill stated
But its all very nice, and filling.

I have a character breakfast one morning, where there is a hot choice of food on selection to.
I cant remember if im right in reading its £13 euros per adult to upgrade to cafe Mickey.

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Thankyou, it seems like a good enough choice for everyone to fill up on. We will probably go by Eurostar, so will take drinks and snacks with us.
Thanks for the heads up on upgrading to the Character Breakfast, that is something to consider doing - We have enjoyed doing them at WDW .

[mojo.121]

Originally Posted by Gill H

You can buy cordial in supermarkets. Teissiere is a good brand. It's called sirop.

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Thanks Gill i will a note of that brand
Thanks again

[princess allie]

Also, might be worth knowing that most french cordials come in large tins with a plastic cap. Blackcurrant juice (like Ribena) is called cassis. Make sure you get it in the soft drink aisle though, they do a fab one thats alcoholic which is great added to lager! (that type comes in a bottle and is about 16% proof so not good for the kids).