Kids at V&A's?

[mm2862]

Okay, I know what you are thinking, but hear me out: My wife and I love the experience but she will not leave the kids behind with ANY strangers. The kids are a very well-behaved 7 and 11 and aside from the fact that it is expensive to take them, is it even possible?

I am a serious "foodie" and would like to make it happen with the entire family.

[eeyore0062]

If you would like to take your children to V&A's, you certainly may, however there is no children's menu, and you would have to pay the same for them, as you would for yourselves. This is the only restaurant on Disney Property that doesn't have any discounted meals for the kids.

The choice is totally up to you.

Hope you have a wonderful vacation!:)

[ElizabethB]

The meal takes over two hours. Moreover, the food is very nouvelle -- carpaccio of kobe beef, fois gras, etc. Unless your children have very (and I mean very!) sophisticated palates, there would be little if anything that they would like.

Also, it's hard to imagine that children would not be bored very quickly. And, you must remember that other patrons will have paid alot of money to eat there and don't want to be disturbed by someone else's bored children.

There are restaurants that a serious "foodie" would enjoy where children would not be out of place -- CA Grill, Narcoosie's, Citrico's, Jiko and Artist Point to name a few, but in my opinion (and we've eaten numerous times in the V&A dining room (and 5 times at the V&A Chef's Table)) they would be out of place at V&A's.

[risy]

It is a very romantic atmosphere. Perhaps you could persuade your wife to let the children play at the Grand Floridian Mouseketeer Clubhouse (407) 824-1666 for the duration of dinner. Everyone will enjoy themselves!

We never leave our children either, but we plan to try the clubs when our youngest turns 4. They will all be together and will look-out for eachother. We'll be close and have a beeper.

There have been many DIS recommendations for this over the years.

[Peter Pirate]

If your two kids are as well behaved and appreciative of things most kids aren't (as my oldest was - but not my youngest), then by all means take them. Just because most kids couldn't fit this mold doesn't mean all don't. Some kids will grow up being polite, well behaved and mannered and appreciative of things beyond their years. That's just the way it is.

If your kids are ready for an experience like this then they shouldn't be excluded...Especially at Disney.
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[Aimeedyan]

Would she consider a kid's club, at the resort? She could stop by and visit it several times prior before making a decision - they are safe, and LOADS of fun (I still remember going to the one at the Poly when *I* was a kid!!!). Disney does a great job in making sure this service is top notch and acceptable. Esp since your children are quite old enough to let you know of anything going on and make good decisions, and because it's not in the privacy of a secluded room, do you think she'd consider that?

[drumflower]

My kids are also used to fine dining and know how to behave. They learned from a young age. They are now 9 and 10 and do wonderful at nice places. They can sit 3 hours for a nice dinner with no problems. They like to try new foods and enjoy it. It is usually the other people who are nervous until they see that they won't be a problem, then everyone else relaxes.. The only thing is that it is very expensive. But if money is no object, then maybe the chief's table might be a nicer experience for your family. But I do believe that V& A is a romantic place for couples so thats why I suggested the kichens table . There are other really nice "foodie " places to dine that are more suited for families. :flower1:

[Uncleromulus]

Well-you can certainly take your kids to V&A, no problem there. But the question of "should" you take your kids is a personal one.
In 21 dinners there I've seen kids twice. Once was what looked to be a mother and her 12 (+) old daughter. The other was what appeared to be a mother, father, and a 12 (+)year old daughter. The mother/daughter seemed to enjoy their meal. In the other situation, the daughter seemed bored to tears. Kept getting up, walking from one parent to the other, standing awhile, then returning to her seat. And so on. That was a long 2 and 1/2 hours for her.
So-if your kids are prepared to sit that long at the dinner table, then by all means.

[daisy112878]

You know if your kids can handle it. Growing up I was taken to very nice restaurants and learned from a young age how to behave in a restaurant. I loved going to the nice restaurants with my parents and getting to dress up. It was always a highlight. I think if your kids can handle it and not be bored and like trying new food then go.