G-tube fed & Character Meals???

[pacrosby]

I have not read all the responses in this thread, but I do want to say we had the SAME problem when we went a couple of years ago. My son is J tube and TPN feed and they charged us 20 something at Cheif Mickey...I was not happy as my son did not even take a sip of juice, let alone eat any food.

This is exactly WHY people need to use common sense and not feel so guilty about 'bending the truth' every once in a while. There are occasions where it is truly warranted. Disney didn't seem to feel any guilt for 'stealing' 20 dollars from this family did they? (and I use that term 'stealing' fascisiously (sp?) as it is so popular amongst those who take the other side of this argument)

Sometimes common sense goes a long way

 

[pnutallergymom]

This is exactly WHY people need to use common sense and not feel so guilty about 'bending the truth' every once in a while. There are occasions where it is truly warranted. Disney didn't seem to feel any guilt for 'stealing' 20 dollars from this family did they? (and I use that term 'stealing' fascisiously (sp?) as it is so popular amongst those who take the other side of this argument)

Sometimes common sense goes a long way

Completely agree with you on this one Pamela...this just annoys the hell out of me.

 

[caegan]

My DD2 is also G-tube fed. That's why we're going when she's still 2. We'll be doing a character meal this trip, but if we go again we probably won't just because I don't want to have to deal with paying a bunch of money for her to eat a couple bites of food.

I hope that things work out for you! If nothing works out over the phone, I agree with other posters to talk to someone when you are there. I can see why they couldn't guarantee anything over the phone, but hopefully in person they will be able to help you out. Let us know how it goes!!

 

[MightyMom]

What about the reservation that you are using that could be used by someone paying for the experience? Should parents of children that eat twice as much as other children the same age be required to pay more for their children? My daughter is very petite, eats very little...I don't even buy a meal for her when we go to a restaurant at home, we share a meal. But if we're doing buffett, I still have to pay for hers even though she will eat only one piece of pizza. I do understand but you should understand Disney's position also. There are character experiences that do not require dining or any extra expense.

I understand what you're saying.... but you're comparing apples to oranges. Comparing a picky eater who is able to enjoy the entertainment to a non verbal, developementally disabled child who does not eat is not the same. Just my humble opinion.

OP... SueM is right... just play it by ear. I know for a fact that your situation is not unique and you will be taken of accordingly. I can understand if your child was able to take part in the entertainment aspect... at that point you would have no problem paying. That is not the case.