Originally Posted By msmerryweather Hi everyone. We're going for a DL trip with our 17 month old next week and was wondering if anyone has a known list of DL dining places that offer the "Toddler meal". The only place we noticed it before was at the Cocina Cucamonga Grill in DCA. The toddler meal is the most appropriate option for our child at his age (for the price) since he can't finish a normal "kid menu" item, and the toddler meals comes with a choice of juice or milk and has a small fruit cup. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I know the food stand next to the princess fantasy faire had a Toddler Meal. I believe Ranch Del Zocalo has one too.
Originally Posted By liveforvacations According to allears.net, there is two toddler meals served at Disneyland and DCA but they do not serve both at one location. There is the Yummy Cheesy Macaroni that comes with apple sauce on the side and a small milk. This meal is available at The French Market in New Orleans Square, Pluto's Dog House in Toon Town and the Village Haus in Fantasyland in Disneyland. In DCA, it is available at the Pacific Wharf Cafe and Taste Pilot's Grill in Condor Flats. There is also the Arroz con Pollo toddler meal that comes with chicken and rice and smooth apple sauce and a small milk. This meal is available at the Hungry Bear in Critter Country, Rancho del Zocalo in Fronteirland, Red Rocket's Pizza Port in Tomorrowland in Disneyland. In DCA, this meal is available at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, Pizza Oom Mow Mow in Paradise Pier. Some of the locations indicate that juice or a small bottled water is available on request and these locations are the Tomorrowland Terrace, Village Haus, Pluto's Dog House and Hungry Bear, Pizza Oom Mow Mow and Taste Pilot's Grill. The others do not list it as an option but it could not hurt to ask if you want it.
Originally Posted By dlkozy The cheapest toddler meal is the one that comes right off Mom's or Dad's plate! :0) Bring in those little cups of applesauce that you can buy if you need a quick snack just in case and there ya go.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I'm taking my 17 month old in two weeks so this has been very helpful. For the most part, I plan on her just eating off of my plate. What about character meals though? We are doing Goofy's Kitchen one night for dinner. Will I have to pay for her or can she just eat off of my plate? I wasn't sure if they would let you do that at a buffet.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains You can use the microwaves in the babycenters for toddler food - so if there is something you know you child would like (i see gerber has tot foods) it might be a good idea to grab some of those and make a stop at the babycenter...
Originally Posted By liveforvacations Goofy's Kitchen lists their prices as 3 to 9 so I believe that the 17 month old would be free.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I would also suggest bringing in your own juices - the ones they have at the restaurants are juice boxes - which I find to be a bit to *squeezable* for a toddler. I have in the past brought in sippy cups and fill them as necessary - less mess!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Three words... Smoked Turkey Leg Long-lasting... Just like an all-day sucker! (I really am kidding... I don't even like the things for myself. *L* ;-)
Originally Posted By Lizzie We used some of the toddler meals last December. The rice meal wasn't very good, but the mac n cheese was a big hit.
Originally Posted By raer FYI if you eat a character meal or other buffet meal, kids under 2 can get a buffet for free. My daughter did this several times at Storytellers, Minnie & Friends breakfast, etc. You just need to mention to them that your child is under 2.
Originally Posted By msmerryweather Thank you everyone for your help. I would've thought given the abundance of kids visiting DL and DCA, there would be more toddler food options.
Originally Posted By NJ AP ITA there should be more options for tykes at a place like DL, but what really helps is that Disney does not confiscate food you bring into the park. So bring your toddler's favorites and save some money. BTW, kids meals are too big for my almost six year old, too. When we go to Mimi's she has chicken, eats part of it and we put the rest on a sandwich the next day for one of us to eat for lunch.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We just got back, and my 2 yo was free at the 3 character meals we attended. the Rice toddler meal at Rancho Zocalo was excellent. Most of the time, Jess ate from ur plates.
