Toddler meals at Disneyworld

[aaarcher86]

I can understand the frustration for toddler choices, but I don't agree about making a menu option for them honestly. It is such a small time frame when kids are toddlers or don't eat that much that it would be kind of silly to have a whole menu dedicated to them IMO.

I've seen more reports of toddlers out eating older children lately than anything else.

[CalSea12]

I do not think the toddler menu would work with my kiddo, because she typically eats off our plates and she is not even one yet. So I know either she will always being eating off our plates until she gets older or I would get her a big kids meal. She isnt picky and actually prefers our food over kiddo food.

The only restaurant I am going to this time that makes me worry a little is La Hacienda because of the spice. She didnt do well the last time she ate Mexican food. Otherwise I think she will do fine. I was wondering about her actually getting a plate at buffets though, good to hear she can have one.

[aaarcher86]

Originally Posted by CalSea12

I do not think the toddler menu would work with my kiddo, because she typically eats off our plates and she is not even one yet. So I know either she will always being eating off our plates until she gets older or I would get her a big kids meal. She isnt picky and actually prefers our food over kiddo food.

The only restaurant I am going to this time that makes me worry a little is La Hacienda because of the spice. She didnt do well the last time she ate Mexican food. Otherwise I think she will do fine. I was wondering about her actually getting a plate at buffets though, good to hear she can have one.

There were only a few reports of getting charged for getting a plate. Most people said when they were charged they told the server the child was under 3 and the charge was removed.

You shouldn't have a problem at all.

[6disneykids]

I haven't had a problem in the past with my kids eating part of an adult meal. Our family meals aren't what some consider "toddler friendly" and what we order in March, I don't think my 2 year old will have a problem with. Our trip in March is the first in along time that we will only have 1 of 6 under 3, so we have been sharing meals with toddlers at Disney for quite awhile. My concern is that my older kids, not yet Disney adults will be un happy with choices they are offered.

[travelgirl06]

While I think it's cool DL has a toddler menu option, it isn't something I would expect... How many "normal" restaurants have this option - with the exception of a few fast food places having " kids" and "big kids" meals, I can't think of many...

When we are out we either order something we can share with DD (pretty much anything that isn't too spicy) or we get her a kids meal. Some kids meals are great (veggies, healthy options, etc.) and others are less-than-stellar. We do usually wind up bringing about half of the meal home, which I don't mind since I pack it into daycare lunches. Smaller meals would be a nice, when leftover-saving is less of an option, but sharing off an adult plate or ordering an appetizer that you can all share or bringing snacks are all feasible

[hiddenj]

We don't make special food for our toddler at home, so she doesn't get special food when we go out either. She's been eating whatever we eat since she's been on table food. I just order something that I know she can handle (she's milk intolerant) and she eats off my plate. At times, she will eat more than I will. I will often get a salad, soup, or extra side dish so that we have enough food.

[livinlife25]

Originally Posted by travelgirl06

While I think it's cool DL has a toddler menu option, it isn't something I would expect... How many "normal" restaurants have this option - with the exception of a few fast food places having " kids" and "big kids" meals, I can't think of many...

When we are out we either order something we can share with DD (pretty much anything that isn't too spicy) or we get her a kids meal. Some kids meals are great (veggies, healthy options, etc.) and others are less-than-stellar. We do usually wind up bringing about half of the meal home, which I don't mind since I pack it into daycare lunches. Smaller meals would be a nice, when leftover-saving is less of an option, but sharing off an adult plate or ordering an appetizer that you can all share or bringing snacks are all feasible

The difference to me is that most "normal restaurants" don't have kids meals that cost over 9 dollars. And you don't have to do that multiple times a day for a week.

[Lynn5700]

This is why I am so glad that my 15 month old will eat whatever we eat. He is a great eater! I guess we just lucked out, lol

I think it's nice that places like Garden Grill and Ohana will give toddlers kid friendly options free of charge. They don't have to, so that's really sweet. We are eating at both places during our next trip.

[Dis703]

We had no problem getting DS his own plate when he was 26 months old at buffets in Disney. In fact because he had food allergies and a very limited amount of foods he could eat, the chefs often prepared him something in the back and brought it out for him at buffets or otherwise with no extra charge.

[MrRomance]

I have been to WDW with a toddler twice. First time with my God son before I had kids of my own and then again when our own daughter was a toddler. We do not feed our children any "junk" food, nuggets, burgers and the like, and we never had any problems finding healthy food they would eat. We tend to dine mainly at buffets. It sounds like people who experience difficulties are referring to quick/counter service locations. There a number of locations that have baked potatoes which we often bought for our toddlers. DHS we used Starring Rolls sandwich cutting some of the bread and meat off for them. There are plenty of places to buy fruit and apple sauce, I think the problem is knowing what you can get and where to get it.

[tinkermama117]

Originally Posted by MrRomance

I have been to WDW with a toddler twice. First time with my God son before I had kids of my own and then again when our own daughter was a toddler. We do not feed our children any "junk" food, nuggets, burgers and the like, and we never had any problems finding healthy food they would eat. We tend to dine mainly at buffets. It sounds like people who experience difficulties are referring to quick/counter service locations. There a number of locations that have baked potatoes which we often bought for our toddlers. DHS we used Starring Rolls sandwich cutting some of the bread and meat off for them. There are plenty of places to buy fruit and apple sauce, I think the problem is knowing what you can get and where to get it.

Forgive me as I did not read the whole thread, but I completely agree with this post. We have been taking our DD, now 6, to DW since she was a baby. We have never had an issue with finding suitable food for her. For example, at Coral Reef she had fish and rice with steamed vegetables. Buffets offer a ton of options. As for quick service, there are a lot of places out there that offer more than just the typical kid food. I like how they give carrot sticks and grapes instead of just a side of fries. The right food is definitely out there