Adult at table but not eating?

[calliest]

Is it possible for an adult to attend dinner at Akershus without being charged if they literally don't eat? or are you charged for just being there?

 

[alex9179]

You are charged for being there. All buffets/AYCE are priced per person, regardless.

 

[wilkeliza]

For AYCTE meals you are charged for just entering the door. The only people who don't get charged are those under 3.

 

[disnut8]

Think about it from Disney's perspective. They have lots of people who want to dine at that restaurant. And they have lots of people who want to save money. If a party of four adults go in there and it's told to the management that only two will eat but the two that are the only one who eat go up and get two plates each and the other two eat for free, who has to monitor that? The servers can't because they have other guests to attend to. The guests don't care because they are eating for free. So, unless there is someone watching over just those two adults who haven't paid, and the guests will complain about that, Disney is in a very losing situation. Not only monetarily but also from a customer stand point. And yes, people used to do this.

 

[AngiTN]

Not to mention, we all know the main thing you are paying for at a character meal, the characters. Food just happens to come along with it. You can't NOT see them just because you don't pay and don't want to eat.

 

[Dug720]

Think about it from Disney's perspective. They have lots of people who want to dine at that restaurant. And they have lots of people who want to save money. If a party of four adults go in there and it's told to the management that only two will eat but the two that are the only one who eat go up and get two plates each and the other two eat for free, who has to monitor that? The servers can't because they have other guests to attend to. The guests don't care because they are eating for free. So, unless there is someone watching over just those two adults who haven't paid, and the guests will complain about that, Disney is in a very losing situation. Not only monetarily but also from a customer stand point. And yes, people used to do this.

Not that different from the situation they've gotten themselves into with BOG Breakfast. People book a table for a PPO then get one meal and everyone splits the pastry tray. Or worse they get a cupcake and split it.

but I agree with you 100%.

 

[IrishNYC]

Not that different from the situation they've gotten themselves into with BOG Breakfast. People book a table for a PPO then get one meal and everyone splits the pastry tray. Or worse they get a cupcake and split it.

but I agree with you 100%.

Nothing like splitting a cupcake 8 ways just so you can get a head start on a ride!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Nothing like splitting a cupcake 8 ways just so you can get a head start on a ride!

Cupcake? That's overpaying. Split that Mickey Straw 8 ways!

 

[KrazeeK120]

As others have mentioned, everyone is charged at AYCTE meals. Not to mention it would be inconvenient for all members of the party to eat and for a single person to have to seek out a separate meal later.

 

[cgattis]

As others have mentioned, everyone is charged at AYCTE meals. Not to mention it would be inconvenient for all members of the party to eat and for a single person to have to seek out a separate meal later.

Lots of reasons why that person might not be eating, many of them quite personal (like medical issues)....inconvenience wouldn't be their biggest issue in lots of cases.

 

[AngiTN]

Lots of reasons why that person might not be eating, many of them quite personal (like medical issues)....inconvenience wouldn't be their biggest issue in lots of cases.

Yes, there are a lot of reasons for not eating. Unfortunately, because being in the restaurant still affords the non-eater the characters they are charged. Eating doesn't make a difference.

 

[disnut8]

Yes, there are a lot of reasons for not eating. Unfortunately, because being in the restaurant still affords the non-eater the characters they are charged. Eating doesn't make a difference.

Correct - most of the all you care to eat places have a "show". And there are many restaurants in which to eat that don't have a "show" and all members can eat.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Some meals need to be considered like park entrance, or a cover charge at a bar. Doesn't matter if you aren't going on rides/drinking/eating. There is a cost to enter.

 

[CinderDuffy]

Not that different from the situation they've gotten themselves into with BOG Breakfast. People book a table for a PPO then get one meal and everyone splits the pastry tray. Or worse they get a cupcake and split it.

but I agree with you 100%.

Disney can put a stop to that at any time. They choose not to, for whatever reason. I have no interest in eating breakfast at BOG but if a family of five wishes to book an ADR & order a cupcake, that's their prerogative.

 

[AngiTN]

Disney can put a stop to that at any time. They choose not to, for whatever reason. I have no interest in eating breakfast at BOG but if a family of five wishes to book an ADR & order a cupcake, that's their prerogative.

Right. It's a menu based meal. At no time does everyone who is at the table have to order something from a menu. So those who do this at BOG are not skirting or breaking any rules. I'm really not sure why it matters to anyone what folks do at a meal where folks order off a menu.

 

[kreckl]

Well, it does take a reservation away from a family who may want to actually eat and enjoy the restaurant.

 

[CinderDuffy]

Well, it does take a reservation away from a family who may want to actually eat and enjoy the restaurant.

By that logic:

People who order only appetizers may be taking a table away from people who want full meals.

An adult couple that attends a popular character meal may be taking a table away from a family with three children.

I would advise not to worry about what other people do/want to do. If Disney made this a prix fixe meal, the problem would go away. They didn't - clearly, they don't consider it a problem.

 

[cgattis]

Yes, there are a lot of reasons for not eating. Unfortunately, because being in the restaurant still affords the non-eater the characters they are charged. Eating doesn't make a difference.

I wasn't saying that it should; I understand (and agree with) why it is how it is. I was just responding to the comment about it being inconvenient for someone to eat somewhere else. That inconvenience would be likely be the least of anyone's concerns who was asking this question to begin with.

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

By that logic:

People who order only appetizers may be taking a table away from people who want full meals.

An adult couple that attends a popular character meal may be taking a table away from a family with three children.

I would advise not to worry about what other people do/want to do. If Disney made this a prix fixe meal, the problem would go away. They didn't - clearly, they don't consider it a problem.

Please - going to a popular restaurant and not ordering a meal is rude to everyone: the owners who are counting on the revenue from your table, the wait staff who needs the tips to pay their bills, and the other patrons who are wasting their time waiting for your table. When you enter a restaurant, you are entering a contract to pay the regular fare or better. Be civilized and keep up your end of the deal.

 

[CinderDuffy]

Please - going to a popular restaurant and not ordering a meal is rude to everyone: the owners who are counting on the revenue from your table, the wait staff who needs the tips to pay their bills, and the other patrons who are wasting their time waiting for your table. When you enter a restaurant, you are entering a contract to pay the regular fare or better. Be civilized and keep up your end of the deal.

LOL. You are not entering a "contract" unless it's a prix fixe. Ridiculous. You are entitled to purchase as much or as little as you wish from any restaurant that has a la carte dishes on the menu.