? about counter service kids meals

[Weeziblu]

I've practically memorized the menus. I also know that if a child's menu is offered, you must order from it. But one thing I'm noticing is that many counter service restaurants offer Jell-o as the only dessert choice for kids. ONLY ONE CHOICE? My 4-year old HATES Jell-O. Will they substitute other desserts offered???

 

[bicker]

Generally, there are now two choices: Sugar-free Jell-o and applesauce. They generally won't substitute an adult dessert. (I observed a rather rude guest yelling at the manager at Cosmic Ray's about this last month; the manager didn't cave-in despite the yelling.)

Figure you're paying $10.99 per day for the child meal plan, so it's already an incredible deal, even without any dessert.

 

[The Sweetness]

With so many desserts to go around, it should be easy to share (and have room for snacks later )

 

[Weeziblu]

With so many desserts to go around, it should be easy to share

Absolutely! From what I've seen in the picture threads, a lot of the desserts look really BIG! And we do not eat dessert every day - let alone every meal. I'm sure we'll do just fine sharing. I was just wondering if the menus I've seen were correct and jell-o is really the only choice for kids.

Thanks!

 

[always on vacation]

They should skip the dessert & offer more main course choices, especially since they include snacks which are mostly sweet treats.

 

[Pooh Lover]

I agree with adding more choices. My kids don't go for the usual "kid-friendly" options, hate mac and cheese and won't even look at a burger. Quite frankly, I'm not that thrilled with the nutritional value of eating chicken fingers, fries and pizza every day which is what it's going to be. I wish there were more healthy options for the kids because that's what mine are used to, not dessert at every meal.

 

[NMW]

In Oct sugar-free jello was it. I have since heard that you can get applesauce OR jello.

 

[sdrsdd]

We just got back 3/24 and my son was able to substitute at all the places we went to. It was no big deal. We just said he didn't eat Jello. I would just ask, it can't hurt.

 

[always on vacation]

We just got back 3/24 and my son was able to substitute at all the places we went to. It was no big deal. We just said he didn't eat Jello. I would just ask, it can't hurt.

What did they allow as a substitute?