Do you wish there was an adult's only restaurant at DW?

[TDC Nala]

We are going to Jiko for the first time this December. I would think the menu would be enough to discourage little screamers and the lack of a buffet line with gummy worms should keep them in their seats instead of under my weary old legs.

Actually Jiko has a children's menu that looks pretty good. Seems to have a lot of selections compared to some other WDW children's menus. And you will see plenty of children there. The surge in popularity of WDW table service dining assures that most TS places are pretty full.

Although PI itself, even when you had to pay just to enter the island, was not restricted to adults only, it was only recently that ALL the dance clubs became restricted to age 21 and over. The comedy clubs still have no age restriction.

 

[Jillpie]

When I started this thread, I thought I'd get just a few comments. I honestly cannot believe the overwhelming response in favor of an all adult restaurant, way to go Disers .

 

[lanorigbrn]

Just returned from a week long trip to WDW and wanted to recount our dining experience at California Grille. We dined there with my Mom and brother, so it was just the four of us adults. Our meal was absolutely fantastic and our waiter was very professional. We were able to view the MK fireworks right before dessert which was a great ending to the evening.

Really the ONLY thing I can complain about is the horrible state of manners/dress displayed in the lounge area while we were waiting for our table. Although there are signs reinforcing the "business casual" dress code of the restaurant we noticed a majority of guests not observing these rules. T-shirts, jeans and flip flops were everywhere...to the point that it truly brought the atmosphere of the CG down to your standard WDW restaurant. Also there seemed to be quite a few children were roaming around the restaurant unsupervised and behaving horribly.

Perhaps the CG should revisit their dress code and specify that jeans, flip flops, sneakers and t-shirts do not constitute business casual...or simply state what is NOT allowed since BC leaves a lot of room for misinterpretation.

On another note...I'm all for having the CG and V&A adults only...while I fully intend on bringing my children to WDW and can't wait to experience it through their eyes I don't plan on bringing my kids to such places. Not only is it too expensive, but the menu is not intended for kids. Hopefully I can get a Grandparent to watch them if I want a romantic night out

Our last night we went to the movies and saw American Gangster...there were multiple parents with infants and toddlers with them screaming throughout the 9pm movie...when did it become ok to bring kids to R movies?

 

[chobie]

What area was that? I must have missed it.

If you are referring to PI, it was never "off limits to kids." Many parents took their children to PI when you had to pay to enter. I remember the threads on the DIS back then - "Would you take your children to a bar at home?"

I thought PI was off limits to kids a few years ago. Apparently not. I still don't see Disney banning children from restaurants any time soon, because obviously the lack of child-free restaurants isn't harming their business.

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

I was thinking that when I originaly wrote that. However, then I started thinking about how exhausting a day at Disney is to anyone of any age. By the time 9pm roles around, most people have been in the parks a minimum of six hours, which for a young child is going to be exhausting, no matter what time zone they are in. DH and I choose to eat as late as possible because we're on the west coast, but even I'm grumpy by that time. I know that I need the late dinner in order to recharge and rest, and DH knows this. He typically sees the look in my eyes and knows my bad mood is there and that its time to eat and rest. However, a toddler doesn't understand this about theirselves and if they feel anything like I do on the inside, then thats when the fit starts being thrown.

But, with an afternoon nap, we are all refreshed and ready for a nice evening at a nice restaurant, (yes, the toddlers too) even at 9pm. It does wonders (the nap) for all of us, I insist that it be included in our plans every day we are at WDW.

 

[N.Bailey]

When my children were younger, I would have never went to an adult only restaurant on vacation. That certainly wouldn't keep me from wanting one there for others, though.

Now that they're older, I'd have no problem sending them off to Planet Hollywood while DH and I enjoyed a night out alone. I've always been shocked that Disney has never done exactly this. I guess they just don't want to risk offending anyone.

 

[Jillpie]

When my children were younger, I would have never went to an adult only restaurant on vacation. That certainly wouldn't keep me from wanting one there for others, though.

Now that they're older, I'd have no problem sending them off to Planet Hollywood while DH and I enjoyed a night out alone. I've always been shocked that Disney has never done exactly this. I guess they just don't want to risk offending anyone.

OP here. That is exactly my position now. When my boys were younger, we would never have considered leaving them to do a dinner by ourselves. But now that they are teenagers, I would love the option. They could go to downtown disney by themselves, or just stay at the hotel for dinner and we could go off for a little while. Its a nice place that we're in now.

 

[HollyP]

But then again, one has to wonder why a two year old is to dinner at 9pm anyway.

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No flame intended but my 5 yrs old has been to Disney at 5 yrs, 3 1/2, 2 and 5 mos. We go to dinner at 9 pm. Why? because we are from California....It's only 6pm our time .


Holly

 

[Poppinsme]

Lets suppose Disney opens an adult restaurant .

Which group will come with there next wishes? A child free park once a month, a special day just for the elderly, maybe a pet day when pets are allowed in the park, an resort just for adults. The wish list will grow and grow .

I just don’t think that Disney will ore can make exceptions for different kind of groups.

I bet your one of those that think gay people shouldn't be married because that will lead to: men married to pigs, women married to 6 men, men and women married to cars. Oh the list goes on and on. Anarchy people!

ITS just a restaurant that caters to adults only. Not the end of life on the planet.
I think it would be great to try.
Oh and not all families are with children. I'm an old grump(51) married to another old grump(64) and my best friend lives with us, he is grumpy too(51) and gay.
We are family.

 

[stellablue]

I wouldn't mind a compromise-say an adults-only quaint restaurant at DTD or in a semi-separate location at PI.

PI is garunteed to be adults only, but I have to say that I would much prefer screaming children to drunk college kids. I visited PI once when I was in college....not my scene.

 

[shellybaxter]

No flame intended but my 5 yrs old has been to Disney at 5 yrs, 3 1/2, 2 and 5 mos. We go to dinner at 9 pm. Why? because we are from California....It's only 6pm our time .


Holly

I'm curious, do you sleep in and go to the parks at 11:00 since that is 8:00am Cali time? I'm from California too, but if I get up and go to the parks at rope drop I'm tired by 9:00PM because its been a long day.

 

[sjaakie]

@ Poppinsme
Maybe you should read my post again. I`m saying Disney is for EVERYONE and that YOU think to know that in my opinion being gay leads to man an pigs is way out off line. I see this as an unnecessary insult

That’s something you wrote and I reported your post to the moderator.

BTW Being gay is in our country a normal and accept way of living.

And then a thought for everyone children will inhered the world we created

 

[OurDogCisco]

Ding, Ding, Ding!!!!!!! We have a winner!!

Some people don't want to take a hint, refuse to take a hint, whatever. You know, I feel sorry for the parents in a way that believes the whole earth should gravitate around their children. How in heck are they going to manage when the kids fly the coop? I have seen it in my own extended family, and it AIN'T PRETTY.....

Did you know that Cheesecake Factory doesn't offer a children's menu either? I didn't know that was fine dining... LOL...

 

[OurDogCisco]

I think, an adult only restaurant at WDW would be great. However, I do see a major reason why they don't offer it, yet. On the DCL cruise there is care for your infant or child in the kids' clubs. An adult only restaurant would probably only work if they had daycare available. Can you imagine all those parents that make reservations not realizing it was adult only?

Finally, if there is an adult only restaurant the food must be up to better standards. I've never eaten at V&A or Cali Grill but so, far I haven't really eaten at a restaurant in WDW with quality I would consider an adult only meal. I've eat at lot of signature restaurants but they don't compare to some other places I've eaten at in Hawaii, SF or Las Vegas.

In fact, one of my favorite restaurant of all time is Mama's Fishhouse in Maui. Funny thing, they have a children's menu with ahi tuna, mahimahi breaded fish, teriyaki chicken, etc...

Couldn't you let Disney know that you want this?

 

[OurDogCisco]

I'm curious, do you sleep in and go to the parks at 11:00 since that is 8:00am Cali time? I'm from California too, but if I get up and go to the parks at rope drop I'm tired by 9:00PM because its been a long day.

I bet a lot of parents are dining at 9 pm because that was the only time they could get to dine. With the free dining & the dining plan, I've heard a lot people have trouble getting dining times.

Also, I do think when on vacation many parents just don't follow home time routines. All the rules go out the window.

My kids are 6 and 10 years old and yet to see Wishes. They can usually make it through Spectro but not Wishes. Sigh... maybe one day.

 

[Uncleromulus]

lanorigbrn:
Just to point out that jeans and t-shirts are perfectly acceptable under the WDW version of business casual. Since footwear isn't mentioned in the code, flip-flops would seem to also be acceptable. Here's the actual CG dress code:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/dining/diningDetail?id=CaliforniaGrillDiningPage
What with the fireworks "show" every evening, I think it very unlikely CG would ever go all adult.
Now the behavior of those kids is another matter entirely---.

 

[Nancyg56]

On another note...I'm all for having the CG and V&A adults only...while I fully intend on bringing my children to WDW and can't wait to experience it through their eyes I don't plan on bringing my kids to such places. Not only is it too expensive, but the menu is not intended for kids. Hopefully I can get a Grandparent to watch them if I want a romantic night out

CG actually has a very good menu for children. We take my DGD there each visit an she loves it. We try to enjoy two signature dining TS restaurants and so far CG is her favorite. This restaurant does cater to children and provides a large sheet of blank paper and crayons at the beginning of the meal. We plan our meal around Wishes and since my DGD is a night owl she is wide awake.

We have never gone to V&A becasue this is not a restaurant with a children's menu and at this time we choose to have our meals together.

I agree with UncleR, CG will probably not implement a child free policy, but that does not mean that there will not be more opportunities in the future for new restaurants to pursue that direction.

 

[pumba]

this thread has answered the question of adults only dining experiences....