It's a bit cheaper than eating in the parks per se..but that also depends on where you choose to eat in the parks or Citywalk. My fav restaurant to dine in around the area though is the Golden Corral across from Universal on Kirkman Road. The selection and variety is top notch. :thumbs: And it's not a super expensive buffet either. It's always busy so you'll never have to.worry if the food is fresh. And if you don't like buffet style restaurants there is a TGI Fridays across from Universal on Kirkman at the intersection of Major Boulevard.
I think CW is more expensive just because Its mostly full service rather than quick service in the parks. I eat inside the park before I get caged up to wait out HHN.
As for the GOLDEN CORRAL OH BARF!!!!
You said it!!! Stay away from Golden Corral.
For me, if I'm outing outside the parks it's TGI Fridays. Inside it will usually be Confisco Grille.
I think the Meal Deal is actually pretty good if you know you're gonna be in the park all day.
Just wanted to chime in as somebody who has received employee discounts at both UOR/WDW.
Eating at Mythos as a UOR employee costs about the same as a trip to Friday's.
Eating at any Epcot restaurant as a WDW employee costs about double that.
Even without my discounts, I never looked at the Mythos menu and though it was even close to expensive. Seems like the same prices you would pay outside of a park, and significantly cheaper than anything Disney offers.