Jiko-children's menu

[lomillerin]

Anyone been there lately or going soon... is the children's menu changing over the new healthy menu?
No debate here, just need info.

 

[bicker]

So far, as far as we know, the new menu can be found at Liberty Tree Tavern (lunch) and Tony's Town Square in the Magic Kingdom; '50s Prime Time Cafe, Mama Melrose, Brown Derby, and Sci Fi at the Disney-MGM Studios; Boatwright's at Port Orleans Resort; Spoodles at the Boardwalk. For further updates about that, keep an eye here: http://allearsnet.com/menu/menu_ddpkids.htm

 

[Disney Planner Mama]

I had a call in response to an email I sent voicing concern about the lack of variety for children meals if they switched to an identical menu. I was told that none of the signature restaurants were going to be switiching to the standardized menu.

This was left as a message on my answering machine so I didn't actually speak to them myself. I was actually impressed because I hadn't left a phone number in my email, yet they managed to find it and call. It's nice that WDW is taking people's worries seriously.

 

[Disney Planner Mama]

Just noticed Bicker's response that Brown Derby has the standardized menu...isn't that considered a signature?

I may have to call WDW back...

 

[bicker]

Calling back may just get you more information that may or may not be what you're looking for. By telephone, at best, you can get generally information, including some that may or may not be dated. It is best not to rely on any information you don't have in writing on Disney letterhead (and of course, most every piece of information Disney provides in writing says, "subject to change without notice" -- because it is.)

 

[Disney Planner Mama]

Calling back may just get you more information that may or may not be what you're looking for.

LOL -- you're probably right Bicker! Maybe I'll save myself the long distance charges.

I'm hoping that by our Christmas trip the kids menus will have been adjusted to add a bit more variety. If not we'll deal with it in December and see what our options are for our next vacations.

 

[bicker]

If not we'll deal with it

That's really the best advice for most all the minor details that people get worked-up about. The vast majority find the reality "on the ground" to be less troubling than how it looks on paper (or on screen), especially when they aren't walking around the resort with a black cloud hanging over them, and working with the CMs instead of against them, from the outset.

 

[Ethan's dad]

There do not seem to be any reports of Jiko adopting the new menu.

I've been compiling a list of first-hand reports from DISers about the new menu near the start of this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1256259

This shows far more than those listed by Bicker and the allears link provided. That doesn't seem to have been updated for a while.

 

[deltachi8]

That's really the best advice for most all the minor details that people get worked-up about. The vast majority find the reality "on the ground" to be less troubling than how it looks on paper (or on screen), especially when they aren't walking around the resort with a black cloud hanging over them, and working with the CMs instead of against them, from the outset.

I agree completely. Thank you for a rational, well though out post.

 

[Prissymouse]

Anyone been there lately or going soon... is the children's menu changing over the new healthy menu?
No debate here, just need info.

We were there last weekend (10-22-06) and the menu was the same.
Good thing, since my son wanted the steak!!!
He doesn't like mashed potatoes, so we ordered fries for him...
Our server was great, as was the meal.

 

[jodifla]

There do not seem to be any reports of Jiko adopting the new menu.

I've been compiling a list of first-hand reports from DISers about the new menu near the start of this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1256259

This shows far more than those listed by Bicker and the allears link provided. That doesn't seem to have been updated for a while.

Add Olivia's as another one that's bitten the dust. New kids menu there.

 

[Lewisc]

That's really the best advice for most all the minor details that people get worked-up about. The vast majority find the reality "on the ground" to be less troubling than how it looks on paper (or on screen), especially when they aren't walking around the resort with a black cloud hanging over them, and working with the CMs instead of against them, from the outset.

Fantastic advice. Every time I've used the plan I've been surprised by how much is included. The cashier at the main street bakery said many items had their prices reduced below $4 so they could be included as snacks.