Originally Posted By MPierce >> as long as he didn't want to dine with them @ V@A's he'd still be OK then I guess << No he could still dine with them as long as they were over 10 years old. I can see this seems to be a very touchy subject for some folks here so I will end my comments now. However my opinion in this matter remains the same.
Originally Posted By Ursula Mine, too. I've enjoyed reading this thread and all of the viewpoints. I still think it is a great idea to have one restaurant with aged 10 and above guests. I don't mean to imply that everyone's kids are brats, but they are kids. Even if they act up and a responsible parent immediately takes the child out, the outburst is still an outburst. And another thing: just because the two Dave's have well-mannered kids doesn't mean that EVERY kid is well-mannered and I'm sure this is why the Disney people decided what they decided.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^True, but what if they decided to have a restaurant where no one over the age of 75 could go? We wouldn't want their infirmities or old age looks ruining everyone's dinner. Ridiculous right?
Originally Posted By nbodyhome There are things I cannot do as an adult. Like - anything for kids ages 3 - 12 (pirate cruises and such). One of my very favorite things as a kid, jumping in a bounce-house - usually off-limits. I did get to go in one at a private party about 10 years ago. Limits aren't only placed on children, they are placed on adults as well. And I have no problem with that.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin We gave a baby shower once and because there was so much family there we rented a bounce house for the day...kids had a great time...parents didn't spend the day wondering about the kids with a sitter or breaking up kids fights and the kids were occupied and out of the way, and after everybody went home we got in and bounced till we were exhausted and layed down and rested in it till the guy came to pick it up. nbodyhome...I'll let you know the next kids party or baby shower we have.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Sara - thanks. :0) Isn't it still fun as an adult? I will gladly attend all bounce house adult parties!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I really hope the mother-to-be wasn't in there bouncing. What a way to bring on labor!!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> I really hope the mother-to-be wasn't in there bouncing. What a way to bring on labor!! << LOL! Maybe it can be an alternate therapy for those over the due date.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin She did go in and lay down and said it felt good to be supported by air...
Originally Posted By dshyates I think my kids would be fine. But I also don't have a problem with Disney BANNING kids from thier establishments. I also don't believe that they are trying to bust up families for the night. Many couples travel to Disney sans/before/to make kids. I just find it curious that they would ban kids from such a kid oriented theme restaurant. I am honestly surprised they never turned it into a Mary Poppins Tea for the lunch hours. I just would rather see the California Grill location kicked up to 5 stars and be THE adults restaurant. While V&As has the most "gourmet" food, the atmosphere screams WDW. The California Grill has a fantastic view of the Disney magic, you just aren't drenched in it. It, just by its nature, feels more adult to me. I would also love to see them include a cool Retro 70s Martini Lounge. You know, very Contemporary Resort@WDW Circa '71 kinda cool.
Originally Posted By Ursula <^^^True, but what if they decided to have a restaurant where no one over the age of 75 could go? We wouldn't want their infirmities or old age looks ruining everyone's dinner. Ridiculous right?> I highly doubt grandpa would roll on the floor screaming and kicking his feet. And if he did, his age earned him the right.
Originally Posted By dshyates I should also say that child free zones should be strategically placed throughout the entire resort. Preferably with legal libations, finger foods and seated smoking areas. I know there will never be one in MK, but they could put one right outside the gate. Like put a roof top sundeck with a fantasy futuristic tiki bar on top of the Monorail Station.
Originally Posted By figment1986 << Like if you go to Downtown Disney - Earl of Sandwich has GREAT sandwiches and fresh-fruit smoothies. >> Now I'm hungry.. and its out of my way not that all of my classes are in Ybor and not near International Mall (Tampa) where another Earl of sandwich is.
Originally Posted By figment1986 << Unfortunately, the Tomorrowland Noodle Station changed it's menu for Christmas. I ate there at Thanksgiving and loved it. This time - very little as far as noodles. Want chicken nuggets? The Noodle Station had it! Nooo pasta (except for the beefaroni kids meal). Not much with Chinese type food either that I recall. I was not impressed. >> They are rarely open... but what did they serve for lunch and/or dinner for the high season?? (It's such a nice location.. shame they cannot get something stable and great served there)
Originally Posted By nbodyhome << I just would rather see the California Grill location kicked up to 5 stars and be THE adults restaurant. >> What is it lacking that it's not 5 stars? I like the idea of the retro theme too (and laughed about the "making" of kids!) Too true. As I recall, there was a Disney souvenir commercial based on that.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome << They are rarely open... but what did they serve for lunch and/or dinner for the high season?? >> For Christmas, chicken nuggets. Other items too, but some of the noodle dishes went by the wayside.
Originally Posted By danyoung >If kids are never allowed into this world - except on rare occasions - why would one wonder why they don't know how to behave.< Dad, you sound like all kids are now banned from all adult oriented restuarants on Disney property. It's only ONE restaurant, and it's always been set apart as the fanciest schwankiest joint on property. I'm surprised that it wasn't adults only all along.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome When I first read the title, I was like "oh, they allow kids in now"! For whatever reason, I've always thought of V&A and actually Bistro de Paris as adult restaurants. There are many nice restaurants on property that seem to be geared more towards families. Artist Point, Narcoosees (though I've read a lot of complaints about kids specifically there later in the evening), Yachtsman, Spoodles, etc. I would never hesitate to take kids to any of these restaurants, as well as to any other restaurant in the parks.
