Toddlers at buffets - The DIS Discussion Forums

Ambrode · 10-04-2012, 05:10 PM

We leave in a few days!! But just had a small epiphany.
We have 5 buffets reserved. We have the DDP. There's 4 of us. 2 adults, 4yo and a 2yo.
We had planned on the kids sharing meals. But will they be allowed at the buffets? Or will one of us be allowed to share with her? I hate to have to pay for her when she will probably not eat much of anything offered.

Reddy · 10-04-2012, 05:13 PM

the 2 year old will be "free" - they share with an adult
now when they turn 3 they will both have to have their own plates & be charged

Ambrode · 10-04-2012, 05:27 PM

Whew! Okay thanks. That's what we were told originally but when I was seeing all the "no sharing" post I was starting to get worried!

Reddy · 10-04-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambrode

Whew! Okay thanks. That's what we were told originally but when I was seeing all the "no sharing" post I was starting to get worried!

that is because adults try to share a plate or parents try to have their kids share (older ones not under 3)

Cheshire Figment · 10-05-2012, 04:07 PM

There is no such thing as a "kids buffet" or even an "adult buffet" at Disney. They have buffets with one section lower to the floor which has on it items that kids tend to enjoy (such as pizza, hot dogs, chicken strips, mac & cheese, etc.). Any person at the buffet (including children less than age three who are free) can get anything from any part of the buffet.

mommy2mb · 10-05-2012, 04:36 PM

The 2 year old will eat free at the buffet. And at table services under 3 are allowed to share off your plate or someone else's. Our son who's 7 shared his kids meal with our 1 year old at all table services without any problem. Have a fun trip!

FireRN · 10-06-2012, 07:38 PM

We loved the buffet and family service options with our 2 year old. We knew that we wouldn't have to buy the meal but what we didn't realize was that her drink would be free as well and I don't mean just water. Best deal in Disney Dining.

gigi1313 · 10-06-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambrode

We leave in a few days!! But just had a small epiphany.
We have 5 buffets reserved. We have the DDP. There's 4 of us. 2 adults, 4yo and a 2yo.
We had planned on the kids sharing meals. But will they be allowed at the buffets? Or will one of us be allowed to share with her? I hate to have to pay for her when she will probably not eat much of anything offered.

The only downside of having that many buffets with small children is that mom will rarely get to eat hot food! At least in our family, that's the way it works!

If you are not up getting your food, or food for a kid, someone will have to go potty, or the characters will stop by just as you get your first bite near your mouth, but you'll have to stop and take pics, hand over the autograph book, etc... I swear, I got more exercise going up/down to the buffet than i did in the parks all day long!

We much prefer family style!

10-04-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
Ambrode Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	Toddlers at buffets We leave in a few days!! But just had a small epiphany. We have 5 buffets reserved. We have the DDP. There's 4 of us. 2 adults, 4yo and a 2yo. We had planned on the kids sharing meals. But will they be allowed at the buffets? Or will one of us be allowed to share with her? I hate to have to pay for her when she will probably not eat much of anything offered.

10-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#2
Reddy Scrapbooker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 4,186	the 2 year old will be "free" - they share with an adult now when they turn 3 they will both have to have their own plates & be charged __________________ Reddy DH DS 17 : DS 15 Reddy's Ramblings

10-05-2012, 04:07 PM	#5
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,626	There is no such thing as a "kids buffet" or even an "adult buffet" at Disney. They have buffets with one section lower to the floor which has on it items that kids tend to enjoy (such as pizza, hot dogs, chicken strips, mac & cheese, etc.). Any person at the buffet (including children less than age three who are free) can get anything from any part of the buffet. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

10-05-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
mommy2mb Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Illinois & BWV Posts: 119	The 2 year old will eat free at the buffet. And at table services under 3 are allowed to share off your plate or someone else's. Our son who's 7 shared his kids meal with our 1 year old at all table services without any problem. Have a fun trip! __________________ Me & DH DS (8) DS (2) DD Feb 2008-CBR Feb 2009-WL Oct 2009- Offsite Feb 2010-ASM April 2011-POFQ March 2012-POR April 2013- Disney Magic

10-06-2012, 07:38 PM	#7
FireRN Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 92	We loved the buffet and family service options with our 2 year old. We knew that we wouldn't have to buy the meal but what we didn't realize was that her drink would be free as well and I don't mean just water. Best deal in Disney Dining. __________________ 2011 Pop, 2009 ASMov, 1997 offsite, 1996 Contemporary, 1994 CBR, several earlier offsite trips as a young boy.

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10-04-2012, 05:27 PM	#3
Ambrode Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	Whew! Okay thanks. That's what we were told originally but when I was seeing all the "no sharing" post I was starting to get worried!

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