Peer pressure. I know that's why we stopped our money-saving practice of eating a meal at home and then showing up at the park. We'd arrive and watch everyone eat.

What you need to do is visit WDW. I recommend May.

Speaking of Harbor Galley again, Im disgusted that they turned into a Mc Donalds French Fry stand.

Because we have such a good time doing it.:D

Most people probably eat inside the park and willingly spend more-money-than-its-worth eating there because food/drinks/sweets are part of the theme-park experience. First of all, it's more convenient, obviously, but certain foods seen to taste better inside the park! One could buy a churro elsewhere (Costco, Rubios, super market, county fair, or non-Disney theme parks, etc.), but many people swear that churros taste better inside Disneyland!

As the posts in this thread suggest, we all have our favorites at DL/DCA and eating certain foods at particular park restaurants becomes a tradition or developed addiction--like Dole Whip!