Cheap Eats at Islands of Adventure 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In today's video, we visit Universal's Islands of Adventure and enjoy some of the BEST food under $15! It's not easy to visit the Universal Orlando Resort on a budget, but there are some meals that are more bang for your buck. We visit some of our favorite restaurants like the Croissant Moon Bakery, Green Eggs and Ham, Fire Eaters, Pizza Predattoria, and Blondies on the hunt for good, cheap food at Universal Studios Orlando. Check it out and let us know what budget meal looks the best to you!
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Not really sure what happened at 10:49 of the video! We have edited it in TH-cam, so hopefully it fixes it soon!
Not saying it was the aliens from M.I.B., but it was the aliens from M.I.B.
@@lefttea I think you may be right. We are always blasting them, they finally got revenge
It was a fun quiet jump scare. Already gearing us up for HHN
Lmao I think it's still there
The videography and editing on this video are incredible. Theme park videos are a heavily saturated market, but you guys have done a great job at standing out.
Wow, thank you! We really appreciate that!
one of my favorite tricks in the park is to bring your own collapsible cup! you can fill up water for free at the freestyle stations located throughout the whole park!!
That’s a great way to do it!
My grandma barely survived the totflation incident of 1976 😭😭 Totflation is nothing to joke about.
Nothing to joke about at all!!
Indeed. Never forget
Tyler talking about totflation is giving the same energy as Michael Scott talking about identity theft
@@ellieplanit hahahahaha...nothing to joke about jim
I love y’all’s videos It makes me feel like I’m there
Thank you!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
I love Pugh two videos like this….. makes me feel like I am there.
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching!
The hubby can't get over Annas lynch mob shirt. 😂 I'm trying to listen to the video, and he just keeps going on and on about how cool the shirt is 😅
😂 it’s from old navy. It was on sale for Black Friday and I couldn’t help myself lol
absolutely and without a doubt my fav. channel to watch before going to the parks...the others can't even compare. i love the chemistry between you guys and the fun, quirky way the videos are presented.
Wow, thank you! We really appreciate it!
I always love your videos! Great sound, great transitions, great variety of shots. Your videos are fun, engaging, vibrant, and entertaining all while giving GREAT info!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!
"It's all pie baby...it's all pie!"
I like my pie being all pie 🥧
Not subject related but just need to shout out Tyler's dedication to owning a Bass Pro Shop hat in seemingly every color imaginable.
Also love all the content, true Universal experts the two of you are.
lol they’re like $6 so we just stock up on whatever colors they have every few months
The earliest I’ve ever been to a video😂 but as this is my first year with an annual pass I needed this video
Haha we had one at 10 last week! Like to sneak them in on y’all! 😂
Tot-flation!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Tyler, we LOVE You!!!!
He’s the best 😂🥰
8:30 crumble. It's called crumble. You're eating Apple Crumble Pie. 😂😂😂
Hey we just read menus lol 😂😂
@@ThePughTwo 🤣🤣🤣
One of the best theme park best food deals is at Disney Springs Earl's sandwiches. A bacon turkey club on panni bread for $9.00. It also comes with a annual pass discount on top of that low price.
We need to try that!
I just found your channel, and I must say... y'all are killin' it!! You guys are just the cutest, and the chemistry is solid. Your videos are super high quality, and I can tell you both put so much effort into them. Great work!!! :)
Oh my gosh, thank you! You’re so sweet!! 🫶🏻
Your video of tips are so helpful! My husband and I are spending our 2 year anniversary this Aug and so excited and ready! Thank you!
2 days to my universal trip! This video is perfect!!! Will be sure to stop at the green eggs and ham just because of your frequent recommendations guys. Cheers from Brazil!
That’s so exciting! We hope you have a wonderful time at the parks, and hope you enjoy the tots too!
Totflation!! 🤣 Thank you so much for this video!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
My kids always like the tots in Suess land. Love them so much they try to replicate them back at home, but just not the same. They are a good deal. Thanks for doing this video.
The tots are so good!! They’re our go-to in Islands for sure.
I LOVE to get the kids fish and chips at the Three Broomsticks!! Only $7.49!! They also have the beef pasties with side salad for only $11.99 😊 At the Burger Digs, the chicken sandwich with fries is $12.99 - not the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had, but filling and less greasy than most of the things in the park and THE TOPPINGS BAR is the best part!!!
That’s such a good deal! We almost got the beef pasties, but it looked kinda small for $12 so we opted for the pie lol
Thanks for the video ! Really great tips for everyone ❤ and Tyler, love the shirt !!!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video! As someone who can’t afford to eat at the sit-down restaurants on a regular basis, it’s great to know that you can be just as happy and satisfied with the “cheap “ offerings. On a completely different topic, I know ya’ll are friends with Shawn and Saber from Just Lookin’ and was wondering if you know if (when) they are going to start back up releasing videos again.
Totflation 🤣🤣 I watch your videos because I'm always considering a trip lol (but I also watch all of your videos because they're fantastic). Loved Anna's driving to Subway story lol
I had forgotten about that until Tyler was talking about Subway 😂 too funny
Really needed this video. Thanks.
I can't believe I will see you guys in less than a week!
Thanks for watching!! We hope you have a wonderful time on your trip!
I come to Universal fairly often, so seeing this was helpful. I appreciate the video, so when I go back, I will definitely try them out and save a bit of money. The crispy chicken gyro and buffalo chicken tots look really good.
Love seeing your stuff.
Thank you!! You’ll have to let us know what your favorites are!
@@ThePughTwo it will take some time, but I definitely will let you know.
Food has gotten so expensive. Great video!
You're videos are so helpful and entertaining! I can't believe prices have gone up again since this video!!
What prices have gone up??
@@ThePughTwo I noticed the buffalo chicken tots are now $12.49 & crispy chicken gyro platter is now $12.99.
Hi Anna and Tyler! Great video! I agree that Apple pie as you say Tyler “coffee cake” lol is sooo good! 😋
Thank you!! And yes! It’s delicious!
I can't wait for some HHN updates
We can’t either!
Since we got annual passes this year, we gonna get 4 madi gras food and beverage cards so we end up saving $120 on food for the year. Tyler, I’m same way-free haircuts for 😂
Haha yes!! We’ve been known to stock up on them, too!
Great video!! Studios next?
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I am so happy I watched your video . I enjoy all your videos ans have been binge watching ahead of our family trip for spring break. I am hoping I will get lucky and run into y'all in the parks while we're there as that would make my trip!!
Awh, thank you!! We really appreciate you watching, and if you see us in the parks, make sure you say hello!!
That hot turkey sandwich from Croissant Moon Bakery is my go to! its greattttt
Right??? It’s delicious
That sandwich is all me. Looks delicious. Great video. Thank you. 😋
It’s so good!! One of our favorites, for sure!
I thought i rolled ontop of the remote and fast forwarded the video for a minute. Lol
Yeah we are trying to get it fixed! Something happened in export which is brutal!
Can you upload videos like this all the time because I’m a universal annual pass holder and I’m sat at home in England drinking tea and I’m upset I’m not there
You mean like food videos or just park videos? lol we try to do at least one a week, sometimes more!
Glad use done this video guys as I always thought the food was quite expensive at the parks good to see cheaper alternatives guys brilliant and Anna I cannot only eat half of the foot long I'm afraid got to be it all
I don’t want any of that foot long, Dougie! I’m out on hot dogs lol you can find some decent value at the parks if you just look hard enough!!
@@ThePughTwo you very right pal so true thanks for replying 👍
We have learned so much from you guys! Thank you! Regarding breakfast, the buffet at Royal Pacific remains our favorite. However, croissant moon in IOA serves one of the best breakfast sandwiches on site! And they are less than $15!
Thank you, Matt! We always appreciate y’all watching and commenting! RP breakfast buffet is so good, but agreed on Croissant Moon! Those egg and cheese empanadas are our go-to. There’s some great food at the parks if you know where to look!
Honestly, tots are the best thing I had in the parks.
Tots are always the answer!! For $10 you can’t go wrong lol
yum! Thanks for the all the food ideas 🤩
Thanks for watching!!
I’ll watch it later. We are in Studios today. Heading to islands tomorrow. Thanks for lowering the bar on Fast and Furious. It was better than expected.
How fun! We hope y’all have a great time at the parks!!
Gosh i love costco...in college (UNF) i used to go to costco for lunch cause i was broke...lol
Have to disagree on one thing, Greek honey balls at fire eater are incredible and worth getting the combo for!
I’ll be honest, we’ve never had those and don’t know what they are, but we’ll be trying them soon! lol thanks for the suggestion!
Basically just fried dough, dipped in honey with a little lemon I think. So good, especially after eating the chicken stingers!
Basically just fried dough, dipped in honey with a little lemon I think. So good, especially after eating the chicken stingers!
Last year my daughter and I enjoyed sharing lunch at Today‘s Cafe.
Today cafe is great! We’ll probably include it if we do this same video over in Universal Studios.
I see you with your Chain Chomp TShirt, Tyler! I need that shirt in my life! LOL
I love the video and I hope to get there someday!
Thank you!!
My husband and I usually get the rib and chicken feast at three broomsticks. It’s $20 and can EASILY be split between two people.
Thanks for the info wife and I will be bringing are 9 yr old grandson to universal 3rd wk of March been mapping out are go to spots to eat
Oh that’s so fun! We hope y’all have a wonderful time!
@@ThePughTwo I hope so to were staying in a family suite cabana bay for 5 days we didn't however put the money out for express pass was ridiculous $200 a day per person
Going back to universal in may can’t wait to finally hit volcano bay and enjoy everything universal once again 🎉🎉
Oh that’s so fun! You’re gonna love it!
I signed up for the vacation planning checklist ❤❤
Yay! Thank you!
I couldn't find one, but have you done a "Cheap Eats" video for Studios and/or City Walk? Would love both of those for our upcoming trip in May!!
We did one in both parks like two years ago! We need to do an updated one for studios, too!
I had the Gyro last time I was in the parks and oh my goodness it was delicious and I have never devoured anything so fast 😂
They’re so good!! Lol
Back in 2022 I had the apple pie at Burger Digs which was great. Didn't eat in the Three Broomsticks so can't compare it.
This is the comparison that needs to happen!
Not sure when I'll be back in Orlando, so I'll leave that for you!!!
You guys made the point already, but I can't help but reiterate how a lot of the park foods- and even hotel- are shareable for the portion sizes! Last time I was at Islands, I ate at Captain America's and had the chicken fingers (which were better than I expected tbh) and I could have shared it with someone and saved money that way. Especially if everyone wants to snack on popcorn/ice cream etc and it saves room for more food later.
Oh my gosh, yes! We share everything at the parks!
Love these videos. I can never finish my food so I bring a bag to take with and eat later or at home..... Do u guys do this too or just power through it all in a day like champs???
lol on videos like these we just don’t finish everything. We’ve thought about taking it home, but the fear of food poisoning won over 😂
This is perfect for my family coming down to Universal for the first time on a budget. Can you do a video on places with entrees that are easy to share (not pizza or sandwiches)? They have 4 kids...it's going to be expensive, lol.😂
I’d say things like chicken tenders would probably be your best bet! They have them all over the parks!
Would love to see an adult vs child portion video. I don't have a massive appetite so this could be a budget saving option for me & im sure a lot of other people 😊
Their kids sizes are definitely enough to fill you up! We thought about including some, but their menus specify “kids under 12 only” or something like that. They won’t care if you order it (especially if it’s mobile order) but we didn’t wanna promote that since it’s technically “against the rules” lol
It was good running into you guys Anna and Tyler..Kevin from Michigan again lol keep up the amazing work like always and definitely a chance of coming down permanently like we discussed…take care much love
It was so great seeing you, too! We hope you had a wonderful time at the parks, and we hope you’re able to make the move soon!
@@ThePughTwo It was awesome I always have a great time..my daughter was amazed that I seen you guys 😃
Nice chain chop t-shirt Tyler.
Thank you!!
Went this past weekend to universal and had to make a trip for the corn dog in the seuss land. 10/10
It’s SO good! We thought about including it here, but it doesn’t come with a side or anything. Still a great option, though!
Hey yall, we ate at Blondies once and loved it. I didn't get the Dagwood. I got another sub but don't remember which. So good! I still need to try a Wimpy burger. But why are the burgers a couple of dollars cheaper at Comic Strip Cafe than the other places? Are they of less quality and taste than the other places? Is Wimpy burgers still the top of the line burger at both parks?
I think that’s the only place that offers a cheeseburger vs a bacon cheeseburger. That’s the best explanation I could come up with, cause most common meals like chicken tenders and fries are the same at all places. It’s hard to say since we couldn’t actually order it, though!
@@ThePughTwo Got it. Thanks. I had a Richter's burger back in June last year and it was good. I still need to try a Wimpy burger. In yall's opinion which is the best, as far as yall are concerned? I can't compare until I actually have a Wimpy burger.
Yea there is definitely a glitch through the middle of the video! It was great though!
We fixed it! Should change on TH-cam’s side in a few hours!
@@ThePughTwo y’all are the best! Thanks for fixing it so quickly 🫶
Our favorite cheap eat with kids is the refillable popcorn bucket - at least it has fiber right?? We have been the first people to the popcorn stand during early entry before 😂
And yes to kid’s meals for adult breakfast in the HP areas.
Haha that’s a great idea! We love it! We thought about including the kids fish n chips but it says it’s technically for kids 12 and under or whatever, so we figured we shouldn’t suggest ignoring that lol
The "Freshly Baked Pie" at the Three Broomsticks topped with Hard packed Butterbeer icecream was easily the most delicious thing I had at Universal last August and I tried pretty much everything so I feel confident in saying that The Three Broomsticks Apple Pie topped with Butterbeer Ice Cream is the most delicious thing you can get at Universal!!
WHY have we not thought of that before??? Tyler might cry when he eats that combo together 😂 that’s so smart!! Lol
@@ThePughTwo even if you don't see that they have Butterbeer Ice-cream in stock on Mobile order at Three Broomsticks before you go in you can still pick it up at Honeydukes next door before you go in!
Hoping to be there September 2025, great tips as always
Early days of theme park visits: Day 1 "$30??!!?! That's insane!" Day 3 "Oh, $30 isn't bad."
Year 3 of frequent theme park visits: "There is no price. There is only Zuul"
Lol yeah that’s us at this point. Paying with old Mardi Gras f&b cards half the time 😂
Congrats on 60k 🎉❤
Thank you!! 🥰🫶🏻
I remember hearing about totflation. My mother still has PTSD from it. It was insane. The world was falling apart in chaos.
I also heard from other vloggers too that if the food in the parks is pricy, there are options in citywalk like moes and panda express
And with me stayijg at surfside, there are few cheap quick service restaurants nearby like down the street like waffle house and kfc and such
😂😂 and yes absolutely! There are some good options outside the parks, too.
Haven't had it recently. So not sure of the price. I
The rib platter at three broomsticks is prob the best amount of food and taste/quality for the price in the park.
Wonder how much it cost now it's been a few years.
It was pretty pricey, but probably enough to share! The same thing with thunder falls, not cheap, but a lot of food!
I need to know where yall got the chain chomp shirt Tyler is wearing
Who else spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what that flash was on the screen at 10:50 ? I did 0.25x speed and realized it was a list of the Pugh Few
Hahaha sorry about that! We had an issue during uploading and tried to fix it in TH-cam! Originally it was close to 15 seconds long, now it’s a jump scare
Staying at the grand Floridan.. I'm 44, haven't been down there since I was 15.. about to take a 2 day in early March with my 9 year old boy, 20 year old daughter, we've got 1 day of Disney (I know not enough 😔).. And can get 1 day of one of the other, which do you recommend and why? Universal? Island? Or the volcano bay? Or is epcot worth considering?
Oh wow, that’s really a personal choice! Studios is less thrilling, more 3D rides. That’s also where all the seasonal stuff like Mardi Gras is. Islands is where most of the thrills are, and volcano bay is just a fun water park to relax at. Epcot is fun, too! Guardians is one of our favorite rides at Disney and the food is great. You can’t go wrong, honestly!
Anna drove on a learners license and without a valid driver in front right seat....shame!!!!!! Shame!!! Lol. What a badass
I thought I was hot sh*t 😂😂
@ThePughTwo lol. Wow. What a rebel. I can't believe you didn't join and gang or starting selling drugs...thank god you met Tyler and go back on the straight and narrow. 😆
Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron allow adults to order kids items. The kids fish and chips is a decently filling meal even for adults and doesn’t break the bank. I guess that’s bending the rules a little bit but we often do that.
We thought about mentioning that, but figured Universal wouldn’t love us advertising that lol definitely a good strategy though!!
Where did Tyler get his shirt??
Super Nintendo world in Hollywood!
The glitch at 10:49 actually made me jump 😭
😂😂 oh no! We're so sorry about that! We're not sure what happened, there was some kind of glitch while exporting the video. We didn't notice it until it was live and tried to use TH-cam's clipping tool to remove that part. It's not the best, though, so there's still like 2 seconds of the glitch there 😂 our bad!!
I know this is a completely different video topic but I am about to go on a Universal Orlando trip in four days with my high school and I had some questions about the lockers!
I have tried to find clear videos but I can’t tell where the free lockers are located for the thrill rides that require all items being placed in the free lockers. Is it before you enter the wait line for the ride or right before you are seated on the ride?
If it’s before entering the wait line does that mean you are without your phone for the duration of that wait (seeing as we have to check in periodically with our chaperones)? Are the tickets given to you on a lanyard to begin with or is that a personal purchase since you’d have to keep it on you in order to get the locker back open but you can’t lose the ticket on the ride?
I’m sorry if this is pestering but thank you in advance!!!!
The lockers are located near the entrance of each ride. Items must be placed in lockers before you enter the line, otherwise you may be asked to leave the line to go put your things away! and you will have to put your phone inside a locker for any of the intense roller coasters. I believe there’s only 3 rides (Hulk, Velocicoaster, Ripride) where you won’t be able to have your phone on you, so perhaps just let your chaperones know before hand! As for reopening your locker, you will be given a (free) ticket by a staff member that you scan to reopen your locker. I’ve always had my park ticket on my phone, so this has been the case but if you printed your ticket out, you can just use that. And if you lose that ticket, just ask any cast member and they’ll have you give them your locker number and maybe ask a few questions about what’s inside. Hope this helps!
We have a video specifically about the lockers that would be helpful, but it depends on the ride. The only attractions you can’t take your phone on are the coasters that have a metal detector so rip ride, Velocicoaster, and hulk. Everything else, you’re fine on!
Subway...Italian bmt Tyler all the way...$5 footlong days are sadly gone...but totflasion...never forget...
Any new HHN updates?
Nothing until they announce something!
We get a kids meal if we’re hungry hungry or we’ll share an adult meal.
Kids meals are a great idea!
I'm jealous of your man's beard
It’s a good one! Lol
If the light show can have a long name, why can’t the offspring of an apple pie and coffee cake have a long name…?😂
You know, that’s a great point 😂
Just pop to the Whopper bar before you get to the park?
Trueeeee lol
11:00 am I about to get rickrolled
😂😂 nope, just our email list lol
@@ThePughTwo oh ok 😂😂
What’s going on at wimpy’s ?
Oh they’re working on Popeyes, just seasonal maintenance. They close down the bridge when they’re working on it, so Wimpy’s is closed by association.
For a second there I thought you went Sopranos series finale. I need to not watch these type of episodes because how I just want to eat about 5,000 calories of food like that.
lol probably a good thing we had to break it up over 2 days. It helps that we share it, though! 😂
That Dagwood is terrible! Premade and waaay too much bread. We were disappointed.
Yeah we slathered it in 3 packets of mayo and it was pretty good then! Lol
Yo!
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@@ThePughTwowow, I’m honored. Let’s be honest though, it would be just as good without my Yo.
At what was that subliminal messaging that popped up at 10:49 🤔
😂😂 there was an issue exporting the video we didn’t notice until it was live. Our endscreen video somehow got embedded in the middle of the video and was originally like 10 seconds long. We used TH-cam’s clipping tool to try to clip that section out, but it was a little off lol
can you make reservations for the 3 brromsticks?
You used to be able to, but I don’t think so any more.
I had the tots i was sadly not impressed or thought it was not good value sadly
I would still need to sell BOTH my kidneys to afford to go to Universal or Disney.
remember kids DONT DO DRUGS!
I mean agreed lol
Fried chicken gyro? Honey... that ain't a gyro... beef or lamb go on a gyro... That's a fried chicken pita sandwich lol.
They have a traditional gyro and falafel gyro too
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Why sad?!?
That was when my phone was being a butthead. I am actually sad sometimes. You guys chear me up. Thank you for everything you do 😀
This will help me next time I go. Your tips have helped me when I visit Universal.
Thank you! This makes us so happy to hear! 🫶🏻
Glad I'm not the only one that intends to eat half the footlong and ends up eating the whole thing!
That is the way of life imo
No diddy
10:49
We’re working on it! 🤦🏼♀️😂
I'm surprised you guys didn't mention the kids' chicken tender meal at Captain America's diner.2 or 3 chicken tenders and fries for $8. Each one of us had one,and it was filling
The kids menus specify a certain age requirement, so we decided not to mention any of those. I’m sure the TMs don’t care if adults order them, but we didn’t wanna recommend something that’s technically against the rules lol
Recently tried the buffalo chicken tots at green eggs and ham. It's delicious and does a good job of filling you up enough without feeling like your wallet took a hit. It's probably my favorite "cheap eat" at IOA.
Ours too! They’re such a good deal!