Good restaurant for young kids, no dining plan

[Mommyoftwo]

We're looking for a sit-down restaurant that is good for young kids (18 months and 3.5 years) and for adults too. My parents will be with us and we want to share a Friday night dinner together. So something fun, young kid-friendly and good! We won't be on the dining plan. Even though I booked our reservation before June 24th, I didn't think the free dining would apply to us. Dumb me - I'm still a newbie. Any ideas on restaurants?

 

[Barbers2005]

WCC is a favorite for our family. Everyone loves it, from dd5 to FIL (50). It's really fun and casual, and the all you can eat skillet is down-home-rib-stickin' food. It is a bit rowdy, so you might want to skip it if you're looking for a quiet meal, but otherwise I recommend it 100%.

 

[Mommyoftwo]

Actually, WCC is one we were considering. I'd rather a casual atmosphere like that, where I wouldn't get nervous if they aren't super quiet. Thanks!

 

[bell.of.the.ball]

We're looking for a sit-down restaurant that is good for young kids (18 months and 3.5 years) and for adults too. My parents will be with us and we want to share a Friday night dinner together. So something fun, young kid-friendly and good! We won't be on the dining plan. Even though I booked our reservation before June 24th, I didn't think the free dining would apply to us. Dumb me - I'm still a newbie. Any ideas on restaurants?

Oh my you are going during free dining it might be hard to get a ADR at this point. I would say and character meal would be fun for the kids, but i would get on the phone soon to see what is still open. During dining resaurants book up fast. Good luck

 

[Mommyoftwo]

I'm not too worried about ADR's. I called yesterday and was able to schedule Hollywood & Vine for lunch (had many times open). And we already have Cinderella's lunch and Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique scheduled. We're only going to be at Disney for 4 nights before heading to the beach. But we're flexible if one restaurant or another doesn't have openings. There's enough restaurants there and we're not too picky.

 

[Barbers2005]

Actually, WCC is one we were considering. I'd rather a casual atmosphere like that, where I wouldn't get nervous if they aren't super quiet. Thanks!

Nobody is super quiet at WCC...or even remotely quiet! It is great for kids b/c they can make some noise and they encourage them to get up and participate in the fun. When we were there the kids had a stick pony race around the restaurant, were taught to hoot and holler by the servers and were called on to bring crayons and ketchup to anyone who asked for it.

 

[TxRabbit]

Before getting your heart set on something, I would get on the phone and see what is available for that Friday night . Wcc, Chef Mickey, Ohana, etc., ask the CM to check for character meals, etc. and if the schedule of one is best, then you've found your restaurant, if you have a choice, maybe you could post a poll to gather opinions.

 

[las3888]

My choice would be a buffet...it's hard when we travel with family members, and with a buffet, there is always something for everybody, even the pickiest eaters. Plus your 18 month old will be able to eat free. If you get to a character buffet, that's of course a much added plus for the kids too.

WCC is a good suggestion...our DS (2) freaked out there. It was a little too much for him with the pot banging etc.

 

[lindakmonty]

lets see..there are so many great places!!! Chef Mickeys is quite popular, Ohana is a must do for us, Crystal Palace...maybe Garden Grill??