Buffet (with only one adult and child) Question

[GoofyforDisney3]

Made a reservation at Tusker House and now I'm second guessing this as a good place for me and DD to eat at. She is 9 and very mature for her age. Is the Disney police going to come after me with flames if I leave her sitting at the table to go get more food or go to the restroom? Or if I allow her to go back up to the buffet without me?

I've done well so far avoiding buffets, but I really would like to eat at Tusker house.

 

[daisyduck123]

Made a reservation at Tusker House and now I'm second guessing this as a good place for me and DD to eat at. She is 9 and very mature for her age. Is the Disney police going to come after me with flames if I leave her sitting at the table to go get more food or go to the restroom? Or if I allow her to go back up to the buffet without me?

I've done well so far avoiding buffets, but I really would like to eat at Tusker house.

We have dined there before. She should be fine. There is so much going on in the dining rooms during breakfast, that I doubt anyone will even notice her sitting alone for a few minutes.

Have a great trip!

 

[cbg1027]

I doubt any CM would say anything. I don't think it's an issue to leave her at the table alone for a few minutes.

But if I saw a 9 yr old at the buffet alone, I would think that's somewhat rude to other patrons. I have no way of knowing your child is mature for their age and I would be worried the child isn't going to be considerate of sanitation standards - leaving serving utensil handles in the food, possibly reaching in to things with their hands, coughing on the food, etc.

Although, a lot of adults do those things anyway.

 

[TDC Nala]

Not sure why they would say anything, as she is not a baby. Maybe you can ask to get a table that is close to the buffet area. Some of them are not.

 

[woodkins]

I have done solo trips with my dd at age 4 and 7 and when she was 7 I left her at the table if I went up to the buffet, we were almost always within sight of each other & typically the waiter/waitress seemed to take not of the situation and check to see if they needed a drink or have a chat when I was up there. I did not leave her when I went to the restroom, but she was 7 so that is something I was not comfortable with. At age 9 (which my dd is now) I would leave her at the table to hit the restroom or allow her to go up to the buffet alone.

 

[kokotg]

I'm nearly positive no one will say anything. My 10 year old made plenty of buffet trips by himself this trip, and it was totally fine.

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

I guess I should have actually said the Dis police. Didn't want to come back and read a thread about me leaving my child at the table unattended.

 

[shoney]

I guess I should have actually said the Dis police. Didn't want to come back and read a thread about me leaving my child at the table unattended.

LOL!!! I am sure your child is capable of successfully getting food and can wait a moment for a bathroom break!!!! Go and have fun!!!!!!

 

[WantToGoNow]

I believe children can enter the WDW parks alone at age 8 so technically they could have their own ADR and eat at restaurants completely alone (not that my almost 8 y/o would be dropped off and left at any amusement park).

 

[DanielleandBrady]

DS and I were on a trip just the 2 of us. Every TS meal we had was a buffet because he wanted to see as many characters as possible! When he (or I) wanted more food, I would quickly get it for us. He was at the table for few minutes. I am sure she will be fine! Enjoy your trip!