Feeding toddlers in GC and Cozumel - The DIS Discussion Forums

CalsMomma · 11-09-2009, 12:49 AM

We're on the Magic next week and I'm still deciding where we'll spend our time in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. We have a 2 year old son who is SUPER PICKY about food, so this is becoming my main concern.

Can anyone recommend any specific beaches/beach clubs in either destination that have good, safe "kid food" like hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, fruit? Many of the menus I've seen, esp for Cozumel, are heavy on Mexican cuisine.

I'd love to hear about any favorite activities with toddlers in GC/Cozumel as well.

Thanks!

Tneah · 11-09-2009, 12:53 AM

In case you need a place in Grand Cayman, I saw a Burger King. You can see on the left from the port.

The turtle farm seem to be a great place to take the kids. I think your child is free and only the adults pay.

I was in Cozumel, but I don't remember kid friendly foods, but I'm sure there is something.

TVEPFOX · 11-09-2009, 08:47 AM

Carlos and Chariles in Cozumel has a kids menu. It's family friendly during the day. Why not feed them before you get off the ship? I'm not an over protective crazy Mom, but... The USDA does not exisist outside of the USA. We did not let our DD eat foreign food until she was 5. I'm sure the food is safe in foreign countries, DH and I eat it, but I was concerned for DD's health.

karibritt01 · 11-09-2009, 10:23 AM

Paradise Beach in Cozumel offers pepperoni or cheese pizza, hamburgers, and chicken sandwich along with seafood and Mexican dishes.

kcashner · 11-09-2009, 11:05 AM

The turtle farm in GC has a $20 admission fee for "children." I don't know what ages they consider to be children or if there is a no-charge infant/toddler age.

There is also a Dairy Queen right across the street from the tender port.

In Cozumel, I'd eat on the ship. You're probably not going to spend an entire day at a beach with a toddler. I'd just have cleanliness issues. DD was told that she couldn't get off the ship unless she submitted to a Hep A vaccine!

Eeyore'sthebest · 11-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

The turtle farm in GC has a $20 admission fee for "children." I don't know what ages they consider to be children or if there is a no-charge infant/toddler age.

There is also a Dairy Queen right across the street from the tender port.

In Cozumel, I'd eat on the ship. You're probably not going to spend an entire day at a beach with a toddler. I'd just have cleanliness issues. DD was told that she couldn't get off the ship unless she submitted to a Hep A vaccine!

Who told her she couldn't get off the ship? We're going in 2 weeks and I know DD doesn't have this vaccine yet.

kcashner · 11-09-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore'sthebest

Who told her she couldn't get off the ship? We're going in 2 weeks and I know DD doesn't have this vaccine yet.

I told her. I'm the mom, and that makes me in charge!

Eeyore'sthebest · 11-09-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

I told her. I'm the mom, and that makes me in charge!

Got it!

I thought this was something new from the government that I had completely missed.

How old do you have to be to get the shot or is there no minimum?

karibritt01 · 11-09-2009, 12:11 PM

We had no issues with cleanliness in Cozumel. The shopping at the port is a mall-type setting with little shops. We visited Paradise Beach, where the food was delicious, the restrooms were clean, and the service was top-notch.

CalsMomma · 11-09-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks so much for all the helpful information--just what I wanted to know. Sounds like we'll be OK in GC (good ole BK and DQ!

) and I think I'll take the advice of eating on the ship at Cozumel. You're right--we probably won't be there all day anyway--the attention span of a 2yo is not very long!!

MouseMomx2 · 11-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karibritt01

We had no issues with cleanliness in Cozumel. The shopping at the port is a mall-type setting with little shops. We visited Paradise Beach, where the food was delicious, the restrooms were clean, and the service was top-notch.

Ditto! It was a lovely port and we had a wonderful day there. We ate at an outdoor restaurant at Chankanaab Park. The food was DELICIOUS! Of course it was all Mexican food, but seeing as we were in Mexico that's what I expected. My kids have been exposed to lots of different kinds of food since they were toddlers and are now happy to try/eat anything.

jilljill · 11-09-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalsMomma

Thanks so much for all the helpful information--just what I wanted to know. Sounds like we'll be OK in GC (good ole BK and DQ!

) and I think I'll take the advice of eating on the ship at Cozumel. You're right--we probably won't be there all day anyway--the attention span of a 2yo is not very long!!

Since DQ is across the street from the port you might as well take the tender back to the ship and eat onboard. No need to pay for food when you are that close to the ship.

cehkmh · 11-19-2009, 06:04 PM

There was a Burger King in Grand Caymon and I also saw a McDonalds in Cozumel.

11-09-2009, 12:49 AM	#1
CalsMomma Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 28	Feeding toddlers in GC and Cozumel We're on the Magic next week and I'm still deciding where we'll spend our time in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. We have a 2 year old son who is SUPER PICKY about food, so this is becoming my main concern. Can anyone recommend any specific beaches/beach clubs in either destination that have good, safe "kid food" like hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, fruit? Many of the menus I've seen, esp for Cozumel, are heavy on Mexican cuisine. I'd love to hear about any favorite activities with toddlers in GC/Cozumel as well. Thanks! __________________ Anxiously awaiting our first cruise on 11/14/09!!

11-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#4
karibritt01 The primary problem with America is stupidity. Maybe we should just take all the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,913	Paradise Beach in Cozumel offers pepperoni or cheese pizza, hamburgers, and chicken sandwich along with seafood and Mexican dishes. __________________ Vacation canceled due to the economy.

11-09-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
karibritt01 The primary problem with America is stupidity. Maybe we should just take all the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,913	We had no issues with cleanliness in Cozumel. The shopping at the port is a mall-type setting with little shops. We visited Paradise Beach, where the food was delicious, the restrooms were clean, and the service was top-notch. __________________ Vacation canceled due to the economy.

11-09-2009, 01:23 PM	#10
CalsMomma Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 28	Thanks so much for all the helpful information--just what I wanted to know. Sounds like we'll be OK in GC (good ole BK and DQ! ) and I think I'll take the advice of eating on the ship at Cozumel. You're right--we probably won't be there all day anyway--the attention span of a 2yo is not very long!! __________________ Anxiously awaiting our first cruise on 11/14/09!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11-09-2009, 12:53 AM	#2
Tneah Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northeast, Pa Posts: 338	In case you need a place in Grand Cayman, I saw a Burger King. You can see on the left from the port. The turtle farm seem to be a great place to take the kids. I think your child is free and only the adults pay. I was in Cozumel, but I don't remember kid friendly foods, but I'm sure there is something.

Sponsored Links
DIS ad Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000+	<!--END DCL ADS--> <div align="center">This information cannot be displayed because your browser does not support inline frames.<a href="http://www.wdwinfo.com">Click Here</a> </div>

11-09-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
TVEPFOX DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 948	Carlos and Chariles in Cozumel has a kids menu. It's family friendly during the day. Why not feed them before you get off the ship? I'm not an over protective crazy Mom, but... The USDA does not exisist outside of the USA. We did not let our DD eat foreign food until she was 5. I'm sure the food is safe in foreign countries, DH and I eat it, but I was concerned for DD's health.

11-09-2009, 11:05 AM	#5
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,717	The turtle farm in GC has a $20 admission fee for "children." I don't know what ages they consider to be children or if there is a no-charge infant/toddler age. There is also a Dairy Queen right across the street from the tender port. In Cozumel, I'd eat on the ship. You're probably not going to spend an entire day at a beach with a toddler. I'd just have cleanliness issues. DD was told that she couldn't get off the ship unless she submitted to a Hep A vaccine!

11-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#13
cehkmh Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 46	There was a Burger King in Grand Caymon and I also saw a McDonalds in Cozumel.

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MOMS TO TODDLERS (f/k/a the new mom's thread)	Tiggerlover91	Community Board	833	Today 08:28 AM
Fretting over trying to feed the kids decent food...	mrodgers	Disney Restaurants	29	01-09-2010 06:36 PM
Shoes to give a toddler a little extra height?	BearJuiceBear	Disney for Families	102	11-25-2009 08:00 PM
Help me choose Hojo kid suite or GC	lisaradz	Disneyland (California)	21	11-11-2009 02:27 PM
Tips to ease a toddler witha long drive down to Disney	cam&phoebsmom	Disney for Families	8	11-09-2009 09:30 AM