Don't They Think Kids Eat Hamburgers??

[Jersey Girl]

Why are the kids' menus so limited in choices? My two kids would take one day of chicken nuggets then that's it, they'll want something different the other days. I would love to do the DxDP but since we would be doing CS lunches every day, if I couldn't use the kids' credits on their meals and have to pay OOP so they can have a burger or pizza somewhere, I'm losing too much money. The poor choices actually make it harder than easier being on the DDP where CS is concerned because I have to pay for adult size portions so they can eat simple things that should be on their menu but aren't.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

I agree.

Kids can only take so much of chicken and pizza.

 

[MommyBuzz909]

Yes, I wanted to say something about this too! Everything is either pizza, chicken nuggets, pasta or those prepackage pb&j sandwiches!! Seems kind of a rip off. I can BRING those pb&j sandwiches - I would have thought Disney would go a little above for kids, but I guess not!! Where's a grilled cheese sandwich or hot dog when you want one??

And my son LOVES his cheeseburgers.....

 

[Sysyphus]

I was very disappointed at the lack of variety/imagination in the kids menus... luckily we did eat at a lot of buffets so DD5 was able to get some different foods there.

 

[Tricia1972]

Finding burgers for kids meals can be tricky.

A while ago I created a Word document with all of the kids menus for easy reference. I'll paste it below, and hopefully this will help you out.

Pizza Planet (Studios) has no kids menu - your kids can get a pizza there
Casey's (MK) has no kids menu - your kids can get a hot dog there
Sommerfest (Epcot) has no kids menu - your kids can get a Bratwurst there
Tangerine (Epcot) has Hamburger and Pizza on the kids menu
Sunshine Seasons (Epcot) has a Mini Sub on the kids menu
Flame Tree BBQ (AK) has a Hot Dog on the menu

Flame Tree BBQ
For Guests Ages 3-9
All meals include choice of 2 sides: grapes, carrot sticks, applesauce or fruit punch Choice of: 1% milk, Small Bottled Water or Apple Juice

Baked Chicken Wings $3.99
Hot Dog $3.99
Chocolate Chip Cookie or Soft Drink substituted upon request


Pizzafari
KIDS' PICKS
For Guests 9 & Under
All meals served with choice of 2 sides
Grapes, Carrot Sticks, Applesauce or Fruit Punch Gelatin
Choice of Beverage: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water, or apple juice

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich - $4.49
Spaghetti and Meatballs - $4.49

Chocolate Chip Cookie or Soft Drink substituted upon request


Backlot Express​

Kids' Picks
All meals include choice of two side items: grapes, carrot sticks, or applesauce
Choice of 1% Mickey Milk, 1% chocolate milk, small bottled water, or apple juice box

$4.49​

Chicken Nuggets OR Sloppy Joe
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Pudding, French Fries and Soft Drinks substituted upon request


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Pizza Planet – No Kids menu (though personally I don’t like the pizza here)

ABC Commissary
Kids' Picks
For guests 9 and under
All meals include choice of two side items: grapes, carrot sticks or applesauce
Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, 1% chocolate milk, small bottled water or apple juice box ​

Chicken Nuggets - $4.49​

Fried Fish - $4.49
Ham and Cheese Wrap- $4.49
Chocolate Chip Cookie, French Fries and Soft Drink available upon request.


Sunshine Seasons

Children's Selection: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Beverage $3.99
Children's Selection: Mini Sub and Beverage $3.99
Children's Selection: Chicken Leg with Mashed Potatoes and Beverage $3.99


Cantina de SanAngel
Plato del Nino - grilled chicken and cheese quesadilla, tortilla chips and a small soft drink $3.99


Liberty InnKids Picks
For Guests 9 and under
All meals include choice of two sides: Grapes, Carrot Sticks Fruit Punch Gelatin, or Applesauce
Choice of: 1% milk, small bottled water or Apple juice box

Chilled Chicken over Romaine Lettuce $3.99
Chicken nuggets $3.99
Peanut Butter and Jelly $3.99


Lotus Blossom
Kids' Picks

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Beijing Barbecue Drumstick - with rice and apple sauce -$5.95


Sommerfest - No kids menu

Tangerine

Kid's Meal - All kid's meal are served with choice of 1% milk, bottled water or juice. Kid's meals are served with Carrot sticks and apple slices
$6.95 ​

Hamburger
Pizza
Chicken Tenders
French Fries and Soda available upon request


Casey's Corner - No Kids Menu


Cosmic Ray's
Kids' Picks
(Children 9 and under)
(All Sides of Restaurant)
All meals include choice of 2 side items: grapes, carrot sticks or apple sauce
Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water or apple juice
Mixed Greens Salad with Chicken $4.49

Chicken Nuggets $4.49
Peanut Butter and Jelly $4.49
Chocolate Chip Cookie $1.19


Pecos Bill's​

Kids' Picks For Guests 9 and Under
All meals include choice of two side items: grapes, carrot sticks or applesauce
Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water or apple juice
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Fries or Soft Drink available on request

Chicken Nuggets $3.99
Garden Salad with Chicken $3.99


Pinocchio's Village Haus
Kids' Picks
For Guests 9 and under
All meals include choice of two sides items: grapes, carrot sticks, or applesauce
Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water, or apple juice ​

Turkey and Cheese Roll-up $4.49
Macaroni and Cheese - $4.49
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (Smucker's Uncrustable) $4.49
Chocolate Pudding$1.19
Chocolate Chip Cookie, French Fries and Soda available upon request.


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Columbia Harbor House
Kids' Picks
For Guests 9 and under
All meals include choice of two sides: grapes, carrot sticks or applesauce.
Choice of: 1% Mickey Milk, small bottled water or apple juice.​

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Macaroni and Cheese - $3.99
Grilled Chicken with Cheese - $3.99
Sugar-free Jello $1.19​

I think it's very hard for Disney to make everyone happy with the kids menus. I read a lot of complaints that the kids menus aren't kid friendly and the food offered is too adult. I also read about as many complaints that the kids menus are geared too much for kids and their child who likes adult foods can't find a thing to eat while they're there.

 

[keylimepie]

Ugh. I was looking at CS places at epcot, and I hated so many PB&J!!!! First, although my dd is not on the ddp due to being 2, she doesnt eat jelly on her PB&J. Second, thats what we ate when we were kids at disney so my parents could save money! Now they want to offer it as a kids meal? puhlease!!! The only place I could find with decent cs lunch at epcot was Tangeriene or however its spelled!lol Good kid options, and interestign adult options. I would liek to try it, especially since my dad was born in Morrocco. But I am nto sure how convenient it will be for our epcot day. I love Epcot, so I might force the issue.

I havent checke dout the CS options in MK really. There was a place or two in DHS that seemed ok, and also in AK, but otherwise, the TS are soooo much better!

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

My Dd was so excited when she turned ten! As a 9 year old with a big appetite, the childrens menu choices just were not enough. With the dining plan, they force kids to chose from the kids menu and it is only like 10 bucks a day. If it is not right for you, then pay OOP and don't get the plan. You need to measure if it is worth it for your family or not.

When my Dd was nine, it wasn't worth it for us, now that she is ten, it is.

 

[TDC Nala]

The fact that the kids' dining plan is only 10 bucks a day might have something to do with the lack of choices.

 

[Brian Noble]

I could swear I saw burgers on the kids menu in a CS place recently, though it is possible I just ordered an adult meal for the kids---I'm not on DDP, so I didn't pay much attention.

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

My Dd was so excited when she turned ten! As a 9 year old with a big appetite, the childrens menu choices just were not enough. With the dining plan, they force kids to chose from the kids menu and it is only like 10 bucks a day. If it is not right for you, then pay OOP and don't get the plan. You need to measure if it is worth it for your family or not.

When my Dd was nine, it wasn't worth it for us, now that she is ten, it is.

I've been worrying about this! We have the DDP for our trip in April, and 9 year old just developed a hollow leg! The only problem is, even if he could, I don't think he would like alot of the adult choices at the TS restaurants.

We have 6 TS options. I tried to pick some buffets so that he can get as much as he wants, and some variety as well (i.e., Tusker House, LTT and Akershus). I'm thinking of changing our ADR at Kona because the kid's menu is similar to 50's PTC (and we've been to Kona before). Other than that, I picked Raglan Road, because their kid's menu really had a nice variety.

If he's still hungry, I guess we will be using alot of our snack options on him.

 

[SuzieN]

I'm pretty sure the updated menu for Peco's Bills has burgers for kids. Can't wait until all of mine are over 9 so no one has to eat off of the crappy kid's menus anymore!

 

[Sysyphus]

I'm pretty sure the updated menu for Peco's Bills has burgers for kids.

Yes, you are right... DD had a burger there last week.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Gotta watch out for the WDW Food Police.
2) When they decide what is good for you, it is tough to get around them.

 

[Joshua_me]

Finding burgers for kids meals can be tricky.

A while ago I created a Word document with all of the kids menus for easy reference. I'll paste it below, and hopefully this will help you out.

Wow !

That was very nice of you, Tricia !

 

[septbaby]

I agree.

Kids can only take so much of chicken and pizza.

Hmm, most of the kids I know stop eating pizza either when they get full or some grown up tells them no, try something else. Many would eat pizza almost daily. Once we told my nephew that pizza was an option on any menu he stopped us right there and always did a good job eating the portion.

I winced when I saw those Uncrustables, but my 5yo nephew practically did cart wheels when he saw them and begged to get one; as if I'd planned to stop him. He ate the whole thing 2 or 3 times during the trip. They look just gross to me, but Disney kind of has the kid thing in the bag.

I wish they had spaghetti vs many of the pasta or mac & cheese offerings.

Keep in mind that many families are on the DP and at $10 per day the kids can eat pretty well.