Free tastings and samples anyone can walk into, and the cheap local classics that keep a day of sightseeing going.
FreeDisney counter-service restaurants hand out cups of ice water at no charge, purchase or not. In Florida heat that saves $4 or more a bottle, several times a day.
Any time a counter-service location is open. Ask at the register.
Source: planDisney
FreeA 45-minute visit with a short film, a guided walk over the production floor and a tasting of the Florida muscadine wines at the counter. No charge and no booking.
Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. The last tour and tasting starts at 4 pm.
Source: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
FreeFlorida's home supermarket chain has given children a free cookie at the bakery counter since the late 1970s. Kids ask, and choose chocolate chip, sugar or sprinkle.
Whenever the bakery counter is staffed. Children only.
Source: Publix
$3A flaky Cuban pastry filled with guava, or guava and cheese, from the counter Orlando sends visitors to for Cuban food. Add a cafecito, a shot of sweet Cuban espresso, for $2.
During opening hours at 1835 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, and 1346 N Orange Avenue, Winter Park.
Source: Black Bean Deli
$1Ham fritters sold one at a time for $1 each. Three of them and a $4 empanada make a lunch for $7.
On both the breakfast and the everyday menu, during opening hours.
Source: Black Bean Deli
Nothing free in Orlando stands in for the thing the city was built around. Disney Springs and the BoardWalk give you the scenery but no rides, no castle and no fireworks from Main Street. If the budget allows one paid day, spend it here and stay until closing.
Everything above is free. This is the only paid pick on the page, chosen because no free option replaces it.
