Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[Bunless]

ITA
I have to confess that often times when people bring kids to obviously adult places I tend to let my language go a little more blue than normal.
I try to be good when I'm out places where there are kids about keeping it clean, but in that case... I'd have probably elbowed right into the bar & asked for a bleeping cocktail.

yup yup yup
It's very odd for me to see a bar with children, that is against liquor laws in WA state. It's one of the main reasons we like to eat in the bars or restaurants.



Kinda off topic... has anyone does the Tables in Wonderland?

 

[mskayjay]

ITA
I have to confess that often times when people bring kids to obviously adult places I tend to let my language go a little more blue than normal.
I try to be good when I'm out places where there are kids about keeping it clean, but in that case... I'd have probably elbowed right into the bar & asked for a bleeping cocktail.

I absolutely hate this so much. And I don't use that word often....... I don't feel a child belongs at a bar even at Disney. I know it is convenient to sit there while waiting for a table, but get a beverage and move away from the bar area with your kids. I feel the same way about smoking. I cannot handle seeing all the little ones in the smoking areas with their parents. Just not a good thing.....

 

[ChiCat]

Never go to Europe then, I visited 3 countries and all of them I saw kids at bars. I believe most places the drinking age is 16 unless with parents too. But then they also show Boo*s in their magazines, it made me feel prudish and I NEVER feel prudish but I just have that American culture ingrained in me I guess

 

[maddhatir]

Never go to Europe then, I visited 3 countries and all of them I saw kids at bars. I believe most places the drinking age is 16 unless with parents too. But then they also show Boo*s in their magazines, it made me feel prudish and I NEVER feel prudish but I just have that American culture ingrained in me I guess

I don't have an "ethical" problem with kids sitting at a bar- just move it if I need a seat to have a drink b/c that seat belongs to me since I am over 21.

 

[mskayjay]

Never go to Europe then, I visited 3 countries and all of them I saw kids at bars. I believe most places the drinking age is 16 unless with parents too. But then they also show Boo*s in their magazines, it made me feel prudish and I NEVER feel prudish but I just have that American culture ingrained in me I guess

If the norm in the country is to allow 16 year olds to drink then fine, I can go with it. I am talking about coming up to the bar at 'Ohanas where people are drinking and "being adult" and a family little by little grabbing one seat and then another and another to plop their 8 and under little ones on stools to have a Shirley Temple while Mom and Dad have an adult beverage behind them while standing. Get the kids and yourselves a drink and go sit in the lounge area or the larger lobby area please. People sitting at the bar are talking way too adult and the kids shouldn't be around that.

We grew up with a restaurant/bar in the family. Very "upscale". My uncle let us sit at the bar to have a Shirley while things were prepped and such but once the business was opened, we were out of the bar and not allowed in there again. Maybe I'm just too old fashioned sometimes.....

 

[ChiCat]

I'm not old fashioned at all but I was taken back by it. There was one bar in particular in Barcelona that had a ton of smokers in the back of the bar, it was so bad that I felt like I could barely breathe walking through to go to the bathroom but there was a kid back there just hanging out with his parents. Yuck! Although Chicago is pretty much smoke free no smoking in bars or restaurants so I'm not used to it. However I think it's really odd how many zoos in America serve alcohol.

 

[zima-cheryl]

However I think it's really odd how many zoos in America serve alcohol.

I actually like when most places have beer & wine on the menu.
Grab a late lunch/early supper of a couple burgers, fries & a cold beer. Same thing we would probalby have at home if we were fixing bugers.

Granted at the prices most places charge I am only having one , but to me it is no different than having coffee & soda on the menu.

 

[franandaj]

Kinda off topic... has anyone does the Tables in Wonderland?

We did TIW last year when we did two trips within six months. The week we bought it, the card started to pay for itself by the fourth night. We don't order a lot of food, usually 3-4 courses but we split everything, so only one or two appetizers, main and dessert for the two of us, but we both order adult beverages, sometimes two or three, so it paid off pretty quickly. On our second trip we had my parents along as well, so it saved us a lot!

 

[mskayjay]

We did TIW last year when we did two trips within six months. The week we bought it, the card started to pay for itself by the fourth night. We don't order a lot of food, usually 3-4 courses but we split everything, so only one or two appetizers, main and dessert for the two of us, but we both order adult beverages, sometimes two or three, so it paid off pretty quickly. On our second trip we had my parents along as well, so it saved us a lot!

How does it work please? We like our adult bevs and I can tell you that after a few wines and cocktails at Cali Grille our bar tab was VERY high. lol

 

[WonderlandsMostWantd]

Wow, I'm late to the party, but I just found this thread... Yay, we aren't the only ones!

 

[franandaj]

How does it work please? We like our adult bevs and I can tell you that after a few wines and cocktails at Cali Grille our bar tab was VERY high. lol

You have to be an AP holder or a FL resident to get one. The TIW card owner must be present to use it (although they didn't check ID). Once you have the AP or show FL ID, you can purchase the TIW card at Guest Relations. I believe that it was $75. When you go to almost all the TS restaurants you tell them at the beginning of the meal that you have the TIW card. At the end of the meal when they present the bill they take the card and your bill and adjust it, they remove 20% of the bill, and add on an 18% gratuity. Essentially, you're getting a free tip. However, if you plan on spending more than $300 on food and bevs (and you plan on purchasing an AP or live in FL), it's worth it. The best part is that it does count towards adult beverages!

We had two trips planned in a short period of time so it was worth it to us. In fact that's how we're going to do our trips from now on. We'll make sure two trips are within one year so the pass will be good when we go back the following year.

 

[Bunless]

I had heard it was good on the booze-juice, but wasn't convinced. Turns out it is! I'm sold!

 

[fairygirl]

I don't have an "ethical" problem with kids sitting at a bar- just move it if I need a seat to have a drink b/c that seat belongs to me since I am over 21.

THIS. Love it!

 

[lakelandgal70]

Christmas in 2wks
New Years in 3wks!!
Hope all my childfree peeps are doing well!!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Christmas in 2wks
New Years in 3wks!!
Hope all my childfree peeps are doing well!!

2 weeks to Christmas & I've bought 2 gifts. I'm in sooo much trouble!

 

[lakelandgal70]

2 weeks to Christmas & I've bought 2 gifts. I'm in sooo much trouble!

Well you better get on the ball! lol. How bout just gift cards? Those are easy.

 

[franandaj]

Funny to report on the "Childfree" thread that in my family the only ones that we were talking about exchanging gifts with was the kids and shortchanging the adults because everyone is short on money!

 

[maddhatir]

Funny to report on the "Childfree" thread that in my family the only ones that we were talking about exchanging gifts with was the kids and shortchanging the adults because everyone is short on money!

We gave up on the adult polyanna long time ago. We felt like we were just passing around $100 to each other. We decided to just keep our own $100

We all just give to the kids now.

I do not do any shopping though- they all get $$. I say this year after year- I would rather gave them money every holiday then give them toys that will just be thrown out or given away in a few years. I know their parents save the $$ for the kids- so they will appreciate it when they are old enough

 

[HockeyKat]

Funny to report on the "Childfree" thread that in my family the only ones that we were talking about exchanging gifts with was the kids and shortchanging the adults because everyone is short on money!

We are doing the EXACT same thing. Not really because we are short on money (thankfully), but we decided this year with BIL that we are not exchanging, and taking the extra $$ and giving it to parents (who *are* a bit short). BIL's kids will get some small gifts, as well.

My family gave up exchanging a long while back. My parents still insist on getting us something, though. I guess you never get over being someone's child!!

I do think Christmas is for kids, when it comes to presents. I would prefer a nice plate of homemade food or a bottle of wine or quite frankly nothing-and-keep-your-money, to a shirt/gadget/etc that I will never wear or use.

 

[maddhatir]

I do think Christmas is for kids, when it comes to presents. I would prefer a nice plate of homemade food or a bottle of wine or quite frankly nothing-and-keep-your-money, to a shirt/gadget/etc that I will never wear or use.

Kat ITA!! I love getting and giving those kinds of gifts!

DH and I were xmas shopping last night (for the guys at his shop, he is a mechanic) and he did get a "gadget" for one of them. The guy is turning 60 and his eyes do not work like they used to. LOL He got him a "talking" tire gauge at Restoration Hardware. Since he can't see the #s on the gauge- he can "hear" what the pressure is. The sales woman was telling us that she bought one of these for her female neighbor who's husband passed last year. She was always asking her husband to check her tire pressure. Now she can do it herself

We walked into J. Crew (I was looking for a scarf for myself) and I saw all these people shopping for sweaters etc and I thought to myself "another sweater for xmas for someone"

I do love those weird little gadgets from Restoration Hardware and the Pottery Barn though- some of them are cute as stocking stuffers.

I thought this little pill box from Pottery Barn was cute
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/silver-plate-pill-box/