Dining with 3 year old

[Biscuitsmom31]

We are going in August and have the free dining plan. We have 4 kids ages 8, 7, 7 and 3. I hate to waste food credits on my 3 year old son who will only eat off of me or my husbands plate anyway. (He is one of those "grass is always greener on the other plate" kind of kids) How can they tell his age and when are we allowed to share? My 7 year old daughter rarely eats her food either and could easily share with her little brother. Anyone know the rules on this?

 

[the kabuki]

Are you using MYM with the dining plan?

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

Yes. We have the MYW with dining.

 

[Jaxs27]

I have been hearing that all the credits go into one pot and all the TS credits can be used for anyone. I think at Buffets you have to use them, but at a sit down I think you could easily share.

 

[knovak]

That is correct. At a buffet you would have to use a credit for anyone over 2. At a table or counter service you can easily share meals and save some credits.

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

Of Course I have already booked a bunch of buffets! Those are the breaks. At least my oldest is still 8 and we don't have to pay the adult price for him--and trust me he can out-eat most adults and then some. I think the buffets will still be worth it for just that purpose. He probably would not be satisfied with a kids meal.

 

[novastar]

the buffets look like a kid's dream, and a parent's dream when they are free!

 

[tjmw2727]

Like others have said at CS/TS with a menu you won't have to pay for your 3yo to eat off your plate. In addition, and on occasion, when my then very pickey 3yo didn't eat at all, not a bite, at CM's and then at CP the waitress noticed and did not charge me. It was a gift I didn't expect but it "may" happen. If she is in the mood to eat and has a plate then be prepared to pay, esp if tis somthing like the fruit or other things you won't find at some of the other places.

In additon since most of the buffets are character meals, if she enjoys the interaction, consider it an entertainment fee and remember this when you don't have to wait an hour to meet mickey LOL. (its often worth it!).

Have a great time.
TJ