Flying Fish w/kids? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Stormin'theCastle · 11-20-2009, 03:11 PM

I really want to try the Flying Fish, but I'd love to not have to get a sitter for the kids. They are boys, 7 and (will be) 5. We'll be there in mid-January so it shouldn't be crazy crowded (I was able to get my ADR just a few days ago.)

I realize it's a signature restaurant, white tablecloths, etc. Am I crazy to attempt bringing kids? Anyone been and seen kids dining there?

eventamy · 11-20-2009, 03:13 PM

We are bringing our kids in February. I actually chose it because it has a much better then average childrens menu. From what I hear it's a good place to bring kids.

Pakey · 11-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Even in January, I've seen a few children dining here. The restaurant has an open kitchen so there's some noise already built in. As long as your children are fine sitting through a long meal (the pace here is slow), they will be fine.

TDC Nala · 11-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Have seen plenty of kids there. Your only consideration might be if your small children are too restless to sit for a longer meal (signature restaurants are generally not fast-paced.) There's the whole Boardwalk to explore just outside if they can't stay still, but that means a parent doesn't get to sit either.

LoveKermit · 11-20-2009, 03:51 PM

We took our almost 2 yo last year. We had a cake for DH's birthday. Everything was fine.

We were first ressie (5:30?).

Trinityloo · 11-20-2009, 04:12 PM

I brought my 2 and 5 year old girls in May and they both enjoyed it there. They have a really fun dessert for the kids: a Mickey Mouse puzzle made with white chocolate that you paint! It also comes with a cupcake since the puzzle itself is not much to eat but my girls loved it! Definitely bring your kids!

madalex · 11-20-2009, 04:17 PM

I have been there many times with young children and seen many other young children when I am there, so your kids will not be out of place.

Just be prepared for a longish meal (bring stuff to keep them occupied while they are waiting) and be prepared to remove them from the restaurant if they start to act up and disturb other diners.

Stormin'theCastle · 11-20-2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks everyone. Feeling better about it! My kids will love the paint-a-puzzle dessert. I am planning this dinner for an "off" day, so everyone should be fairly rested and ready to behave. I can always bribe them with games on the boardwalk for good behavior!

11-20-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
Stormin'theCastle Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 71	Flying Fish w/kids? I really want to try the Flying Fish, but I'd love to not have to get a sitter for the kids. They are boys, 7 and (will be) 5. We'll be there in mid-January so it shouldn't be crazy crowded (I was able to get my ADR just a few days ago.) I realize it's a signature restaurant, white tablecloths, etc. Am I crazy to attempt bringing kids? Anyone been and seen kids dining there? __________________ March 2010/Port Orleans Riverside Jan 2010/CSR & Caribbean Beach April 2009/All-Star Sports Jan 2009/Saratoga Springs Jan 2008/AKL & Wilderness Lodge April 2007/Beach Club & Poly Spring 2003 & 2004/Offsite

11-20-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
eventamy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 796	We are bringing our kids in February. I actually chose it because it has a much better then average childrens menu. From what I hear it's a good place to bring kids. __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r..._halloween.gif

11-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#3
Pakey I belong to my Chinese crested I'm willing to try cash, chocolate, even the lap sitting Lobster Phobia Sufferer The frog is gone but the pain of my stupidity lives on Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 8,111	Even in January, I've seen a few children dining here. The restaurant has an open kitchen so there's some noise already built in. As long as your children are fine sitting through a long meal (the pace here is slow), they will be fine. __________________ First time to Disneyland-1966; First time to WDW-1976; First time to Disneyland Paris-2008; First Disney Cruise-2009

11-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 29,798	Have seen plenty of kids there. Your only consideration might be if your small children are too restless to sit for a longer meal (signature restaurants are generally not fast-paced.) There's the whole Boardwalk to explore just outside if they can't stay still, but that means a parent doesn't get to sit either. __________________

11-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#5
LoveKermit DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 742	We took our almost 2 yo last year. We had a cake for DH's birthday. Everything was fine. We were first ressie (5:30?). __________________ DH (orig WDW nut) Me DD (3) Several times for each before we met.... DL-1999 offsite with DHASMu-2000 first onsite trip with DHOffsite-2001 Halloween Horror NightsAntigua-2002 HoneymoonOffsite-2003 First Anniv. (Magical Music Days)WL-2004Dolphin-2004 (AP Nat'l Conference)Shades of Green-Family Xmas 2005, Thanks for your service BILNo Trip-2006, DD born in Dec!!!!!!!!Poly-2007 Dolphin MNSSHP/F & W-2008**BWV-2010

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11-20-2009, 04:12 PM	#6
Trinityloo Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 29	I brought my 2 and 5 year old girls in May and they both enjoyed it there. They have a really fun dessert for the kids: a Mickey Mouse puzzle made with white chocolate that you paint! It also comes with a cupcake since the puzzle itself is not much to eat but my girls loved it! Definitely bring your kids!

11-20-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
madalex DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,227	I have been there many times with young children and seen many other young children when I am there, so your kids will not be out of place. Just be prepared for a longish meal (bring stuff to keep them occupied while they are waiting) and be prepared to remove them from the restaurant if they start to act up and disturb other diners.

11-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#8
Stormin'theCastle Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 71	Thanks everyone. Feeling better about it! My kids will love the paint-a-puzzle dessert. I am planning this dinner for an "off" day, so everyone should be fairly rested and ready to behave. I can always bribe them with games on the boardwalk for good behavior! __________________ March 2010/Port Orleans Riverside Jan 2010/CSR & Caribbean Beach April 2009/All-Star Sports Jan 2009/Saratoga Springs Jan 2008/AKL & Wilderness Lodge April 2007/Beach Club & Poly Spring 2003 & 2004/Offsite

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