Auberge Mathematics?

[cookie334]

I am usually the best bargain hunter but this just gets me stressed. I keep thinking that £250 for 3 days eating (premium) is a hell of a lot to spend. My DH has his feet on the ground and points out that the kids may well be distracted by being surrounded by Disney and not want to spend hours appreciating the food. He wants to fill up at breakfast and then eat at Annette's for dinner.

Will the kids be ok missing out lunch though? Our kids are very routined when it comes to eating They have to have their breakfast as soon as they get up and it doesn't matter how much they eat, they'll be hungry at 12-1pm ish. We tried going without lunch in June, but it just didn't happen. I can't imagine them sitting down at a meal for over an hour though, DS can't sit still for 5 minutes I know what you mean though. We've paid £260 for 5 nights/6 days eating with HB plus and to upgrade would mean another £160 which to me is a heck of a lot too - the reason I'm having such a dilema. Who'd have thought organising food could be so stressful?

 

[joolz1910]

Will the kids be ok missing out lunch though? Our kids are very routined when it comes to eating They have to have their breakfast as soon as they get up and it doesn't matter how much they eat, they'll be hungry at 12-1pm ish. We tried going without lunch in June, but it just didn't happen. I can't imagine them sitting down at a meal for over an hour though, DS can't sit still for 5 minutes I know what you mean though. We've paid £260 for 5 nights/6 days eating with HB plus and to upgrade would mean another £160 which to me is a heck of a lot too - the reason I'm having such a dilema. Who'd have thought organising food could be so stressful?

I know what you mean. I was thinking of snacks for lunch - perhaps with bits pilfered from breakfast. I want them to be really hungry by dinner time so that they will eat their fill! I hate the thought of spending loads of money on meals that they will pick at.

 

[cookie334]

I know what you mean. I was thinking of snacks for lunch - perhaps with bits pilfered from breakfast. I want them to be really hungry by dinner time so that they will eat their fill! I hate the thought of spending loads of money on meals that they will pick at.

Yeah we went to Walts last time and the kids meals were a total waste, they didn't eat any of it. We're planning to take a couple of extras from breakfast too and I was thinking about pasta tubs and cupasoup type things, although how we can have them at lunchtime without going back to the hotel I haven't figured out yet

 

[joolz1910]

Yeah we went to Walts last time and the kids meals were a total waste, they didn't eat any of it. We're planning to take a couple of extras from breakfast too and I was thinking about pasta tubs and cupasoup type things, although how we can have them at lunchtime without going back to the hotel I haven't figured out yet

Why are kids so unpredictable? I can never tell if they will eat something or not. Quite often they prefer what's on mine or DH's plate so we end up eating the kids meal and sharing out the adults' meals. I'm definitely taking those packs of filter coffees. DH can't function without caffeine. We had a buffet at Alton Towers this year and the kids ate about 10 chips. They didn't even like the chocolate fountain.

 

[cookie334]

Why are kids so unpredictable? I can never tell if they will eat something or not. Quite often they prefer what's on mine or DH's plate so we end up eating the kids meal and sharing out the adults' meals. I'm definitely taking those packs of filter coffees. DH can't function without caffeine. We had a buffet at Alton Towers this year and the kids ate about 10 chips. They didn't even like the chocolate fountain.

Now that's just weird Our youngest (15 months) actually eats better than the older 2 and we can't get meal vouchers for her . I wonder if you could purchase 3 adult meals and just share them out between the 5 of you or if that would be frowned upon? I totally agree though that the kids find the adult meals more appealing. Our DD often wont eat her own meal, but will eat the same thing from our plates I just don't get it

 

[joolz1910]

Now that's just weird Our youngest (15 months) actually eats better than the older 2 and we can't get meal vouchers for her . I wonder if you could purchase 3 adult meals and just share them out between the 5 of you or if that would be frowned upon? I totally agree though that the kids find the adult meals more appealing. Our DD often wont eat her own meal, but will eat the same thing from our plates I just don't get it

I am hoping to feed our one year old from our plates. I noticed that they do meals for 0-3's but I'm not prepared to pay for that! She can eat her sisters' leftovers - there will be plenty.

The whole food thing makes me feel like such a skinflint but I don't want to waste money and then feel irritated when the kids won't eat. They would be happy at Macdonalds - I'm sure they couldn't give a flying hoot about The Steakhouse 'V' Annette's dilemma I am facing.

 

[cookie334]

I am hoping to feed our one year old from our plates. I noticed that they do meals for 0-3's but I'm not prepared to pay for that! She can eat her sisters' leftovers - there will be plenty.

The whole food thing makes me feel like such a skinflint but I don't want to waste money and then feel irritated when the kids won't eat. They would be happy at Macdonalds - I'm sure they couldn't give a flying hoot about The Steakhouse 'V' Annette's dilemma I am facing.

I'm kind of glad we don't have to pay for the youngest either actually as it means she can eat what the older 2 don't (most of it ). I know what you mean, at least us adults see the price and at least attempt to eat an amount to reflect that lol, kids just don't care - give them a sandwich and they'll probably be happy. Mine would also live off McD's chicken nuggets for the whole stay if we let them.

 

[joolz1910]

I'm kind of glad we don't have to pay for the youngest either actually as it means she can eat what the older 2 don't (most of it ). I know what you mean, at least us adults see the price and at least attempt to eat an amount to reflect that lol, kids just don't care - give them a sandwich and they'll probably be happy. Mine would also live off McD's chicken nuggets for the whole stay if we let them.

We pretty much did that when we went 4 years ago - on a very tight budget. We ate chips, burgers and Mickey pizzas the whole time. I was craving fruit and veg so much! I said we wouldn't do that this time around but I'm sure that's all the kids will end up eating. I'm looking forward to the breakfasts at DLH as there appears to be plenty of healthy bits and pieces.

 

[cookie334]

We pretty much did that when we went 4 years ago - on a very tight budget. We ate chips, burgers and Mickey pizzas the whole time. I was craving fruit and veg so much! I said we wouldn't do that this time around but I'm sure that's all the kids will end up eating. I'm looking forward to the breakfasts at DLH as there appears to be plenty of healthy bits and pieces.

I remember filling bowls full of the fruit that you get at breakfast at the Cheyenne. Not particularly great/healthy but as close as we could get. I'd make the kids eat it at breakfast, just to get a dose of fruit into them . Bet the breakfasts at DLH will be great, I have this image of them being so relaxed, plentiful and loads of choice - oh my mouth's watering now

 

[joolz1910]

I remember filling bowls full of the fruit that you get at breakfast at the Cheyenne. Not particularly great/healthy but as close as we could get. I'd make the kids eat it at breakfast, just to get a dose of fruit into them . Bet the breakfasts at DLH will be great, I have this image of them being so relaxed, plentiful and loads of choice - oh my mouth's watering now

The DLH is really my treat to myself, if I'm being honest. I don't think the kids will care where they are sleeping and DH wanted to stay at the SL. They will appreciate the location but it's me who wants the luxury.

 

[hildasmuriel]

My daughter never wants the children's dessert and always graciously tells me that I can have it and she will order one off the adult menu (usually at a cost of about 4-5 pounds!) Pah!

I am really dreading her next birthday, as she will be 12 and can no longer eat off the children's menu. The Auberge will be out of the question then . 2 X 61 Euros......

 

[joolz1910]

My daughter never wants the children's dessert and always graciously tells me that I can have it and she will order one off the adult menu (usually at a cost of about 4-5 pounds!) Pah!

I am really dreading her next birthday, as she will be 12 and can no longer eat off the children's menu. The Auberge will be out of the question then . 2 X 61 Euros......

That would make me fall over with shock.

 

[cookie334]

My daughter never wants the children's dessert and always graciously tells me that I can have it and she will order one off the adult menu (usually at a cost of about 4-5 pounds!) Pah!

I am really dreading her next birthday, as she will be 12 and can no longer eat off the children's menu. The Auberge will be out of the question then . 2 X 61 Euros......

I bet she makes you feel like she's doing you a favor too hehe, kids are good at that eh?

Can you not pretend she's still younger for a year or two?

The DLH is really my treat to myself, if I'm being honest. I don't think the kids will care where they are sleeping and DH wanted to stay at the SL. They will appreciate the location but it's me who wants the luxury.

Well we should treat ourselves now and again shouldn't we. We would be staying at DLH this time too if I'd had my way, but oh wouldn't let me book it as he thought it was "tacky" . I'm on a mission this trip to take him in next week and make him see that it's so not.

Staying at the DLH is on my list of things to do before I'm 30 (I'll be 27 next month), so if I succeed in my mission, we'll be staying there next time too