I know this sounds terrible, but would you do it?

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

We really want to eat at some "grown up" places our next trip, and my DS12 is so picky there is nothing that he will eat there. Haven't made a definite decision about if we will do DDP or not. So if we wanted to buy him a take out meal at someplace like Liberty Inn and bring it to Le Cellier, would this be terribly tacky or even allowed?
Thanks for everyone's opinions-

 

[Luv2trav]

I don't think it's allowed and yes I do think it's tacky. I would just let him eat it before taking him in there and maybe he can just order dessert with you?

 

[Minnie824]

I agree w/the previous poster. Get him something first, and let him have dessert during your meal.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

We really want to eat at some "grown up" places our next trip, and my DS12 is so picky there is nothing that he will eat there. Haven't made a definite decision about if we will do DDP or not. So if we wanted to buy him a take out meal at someplace like Liberty Inn and bring it to Le Cellier, would this be terribly tacky or even allowed?
Thanks for everyone's opinions-

Besides which, you would have to go all the way to MK to get his dinner at LTT, then monorail over to Epcot for LeCellier and his dinner would be cold. It would definitely be tacky to ask LeCellier to heat up his dinner.

 

[Dreamfinder2]

I had one of those picky ones, too (he's totally reformed now, so there is hope! ) but we'd just get him something to drink and get his CS meal either before or after ours. He might nibble off our plates. When our kids were little, we'd of course bring in goldfish crackers and the like, but never a full meal.

Check the kids menus. Is there nothing he'd touch? I'd just bet you that the good folks at Le Cellier would fix him a burger. They have one on the lunch menu. Disney restaurants tend to handle picky young'uns with aplomb.

For clarification, Liberty Inn is just a bit away from Le Cellier, about halfway around the promenade.

 

[tiggerunner]

I think a year old should be able to go to any restaurant and order like an adult. He can have a salad or have something made for him. It's like being a guest at someones home and being quiet about what is served-it's only one meal.

 

[2manypets]

Besides which, you would have to go all the way to MK to get his dinner at LTT, then monorail over to Epcot for LeCellier and his dinner would be cold. It would definitely be tacky to ask LeCellier to heat up his dinner.

Liberty Inn is in the American pavilion.

I agree, the childrens menu should have some basic choices for your child. They won't have a problem with your son ordering from it.

 

[maggiew]

Besides which, you would have to go all the way to MK to get his dinner at LTT, then monorail over to Epcot for LeCellier and his dinner would be cold. It would definitely be tacky to ask LeCellier to heat up his dinner.

She meant Liberty Inn the counter service in USA pavillion at Epcot. Not Liberty Tree Tavern at MK.

Try and choose a grown up place that might have an appetizer he would like or something from the grown up menu that could be made plain - like a chicken breast without the special sauce, etc.

Otherwise, feed him before and let him get dessert with you.

Although I bet you can find enough places that are adult but have at least one item he would eat. I know because I had a picky DD and that's what we did.

Maggie

 

[disney111]

Has he looked at the menu? The lunch menu says they have cheeseburgers. Or you could see if he could order off the kids menu. The kids menu has hot dogs and pizza on it.

But I agree with the other posters, I would maybe just let him eat before and then have a dessert at the sit-down. I would not try to bring other food into the restaurant.

Besides which, you would have to go all the way to MK to get his dinner at LTT, then monorail over to Epcot for LeCellier and his dinner would be cold. It would definitely be tacky to ask LeCellier to heat up his dinner.

Like others said The Liberty Inn is at Epcot...I know a lot of people get it confused with LTT though. I overheard a lady once pass by the Liberty Inn and say "we ate there once. Minnie and Goofy were there!"

 

[Halbleib1]

I would have no problem with bringing in a meal for my son if there was nothing on the menu that he could or would eat. The restaurant should not either. They are making money from you and your husband eating there at least. Some people put too much thought into stuff and worry too much about what others think. I would think it would be more awkward having my son just sit there while we ate than it would be to just bring something in.

That being said Disney is pretty good about special requests. For either special needs or picky eaters. In December we ate at Tutto Italia and there was a couple sitting across from us. The lady could not find anything that she would like and asked the waitress for help and she had the chef come out. The chef made her a special meal. The waitress came over and asked how it was and she was very happy with it.

We have had many experiences like this ourselves with a son that can not eat any dairy. They always ask us what he likes to eat and work around it. Here at home it is tough to find things for my son to eat at a lot of restaurants. On occasion I have been known to bring something in for him when I know there will be nothing for him to eat and have never had a problem doing it.

Enjoy your trip whatever you decide.

 

[kadesha]

I would not take special food in for him. My picky eater is only 5 and we take her wherever we go. She will usually end up finding something she wants. Sometimes it's after DH and I order and she is sitting there watching us eat. We have to call the waitress back over to order for her. I'm sure they would let him order from the kids menu which should have the typical kid food. If my DD does end up not eating, we take her to a CS place AFTER our meal. If he's anything like my DD he'll probably break down and order something. If not, go for CS after your meal.

 

[Halbleib1]

I don't think it's allowed and yes I do think it's tacky. I would just let him eat it before taking him in there and maybe he can just order dessert with you?

There is nothing that says you can not do it. Why would there be? They are still making money from the parents eating. I asked before our first trip to Disney and was told it would not be a problem if I brought something in for my son. However we have never had a need to bring anything in for him at Disney as they have always worked with us.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Thanks to all who pointed out my mistake. I guess I shouldn't assume when responding.

 

[vcgirl925]

I wouldn't do that. You will find something for him. They have a kids menu!

 

[distherapy]

I don't know if Disney would have these rules, but many restaurants prohibit outside food because of health code rules.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My DS 9 is a picky eater. I tell him to suck it up. But I'm also fed up with his pickiness. I don't get it. DH and I are not picky eaters and one of my BIGGEST pet peaves are annoying picky eaters. I guess someone thought it would be a funny joke to give me a child like this.

We went to LeCellier two weeks ago. He had the kids pizza and fries. The fries were very good. He ate teh whole pizza plus the make your own sundae.

It's one meal. He'll survive.

 

[Amy&Dan]

I have mixed feelings on this, mostly because I think at 12, kids are old enough to find something to eat. Its a good opportunity to expand his horizons! On the other hand, its your vacation and your son should be able to fill his belly like the next person!

I am not sure Disney would have a problem with this. Since the restaurants are all in the same complex that is all part of Disney, they might very well be fine with it. Even if they aren't, they probably wouldn't say anything since they generally like to keep their guests happy and not confront them. Even though many (or maybe all?) of the restaurants in World Showcase aren't owned by Disney, they are still staffed by Disney cm's.

All in all, for ease and to avoid any hassle or problem (even though I think its remote they'd make a stink with you), I'd let him eat something beforehand so that if nothing is there that he likes, he isn't sitting there hungry.

In the end, you have to do what you think is right, he's your son and its your vacation! I hope you have a great trip.

Oh and another thing, you may very well have a wait before your table is ready at Le Cellier, so his food would be cold or he'd be eating in the waiting area. So it probably is easiest to have him eat there at the Liberty Inn or wherever you decide to get him something since its a long hike to Canada from America plus the wait time you'll probably have before you get seated.

 

[5 Disney Fans]

I've never been in your situation so I'm not one to judge. but I just wanted to echo the idea that I would probably have him eat something ahead of time and just order a drink and dessert.

Also wanted to mention there is a McDonalds cart right next to LC. In case you dont' want to hike all the way from America to Canada

 

[liamsaunt]

The only time I had outside food for my niece and nephew was last Halloween at Artist Point. They ordered appetizers and entrees from the regular menu, but I let them have the rice krispie mickey heads they had built at Goofy's Candy Company earlier in the day for dessert (well, part of the treat--those things are HUGE!). I asked if it would be a problem before letting them have them, and was told that it was fine.

I think, in your case, if there is NOTHING on the menu that he will eat, I would probably feed him first at a location that has food that he likes, and then order him a dessert to enjoy at the TS place while you have your entrees. You'll probably have to wait a while for your table, even with an adr, and anything you buy for him to bring in would get cold.

When the kids were younger we would stagger our courses at TS places--kids had entrees while adults had appetizers, kids had dessert while adults had entrees, and then adults skipped dessert. It was never a problem for the waitstaff.

Finally, if you tell us what your son will eat, maybe some DISers could think of TS places that have food that will work for him.

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and opinions.

If we don't do the DDP I think I could find him something off the kids' menu at Le Cellier but definitely not Marrakesh or Nine Dragons. I guess I am concerned about this because last trip there was actually one restaurant that would not let him order off the kids' menu even though I would have been using his adult TS credit so I am afraid there might be others especially in the World Showcase and I would hate for him to have not eaten and have to watch us eat. I think everyone's suggestion to have him eat beforehand and share dessert with us is the best one.

By the way the doctor says he is a super smeller and taster and will probably never be an advertureous eater. He tried a hamburger again last week and still does not like it. People say I shouldn't encourage him to like beef when he's probably going to be told to give it up later in life. But I have to admit I am really tired of the pickiness.

One more question- that may have already been answered somewhere else, do restaurants that aren't buffets have a problem with someone in your party not eating. Would this matter if we are on DDP or paying OOP?

Thanks again everyone.