Just back--kids and clothes report

[RACHELSMOM1]

There are adults who enjoy WDW and love kids but even after a long day with them myself I need a break and these are my own beloved children!!

So if there are people who would prefer a quieter experience there isn't a place that prohibits children. I believe as long as you pay for them V&A will let you bring children. They just try to discourage it and the prices do that to most adults.

If there are those guest that need a quieter dining experience, lets face it, more kids = more noise, there aren't many onsite options. Somehow I think the daycare down the street is a little louder than the nursing home next to it. An extreme analogy perhaps.

I sometimes need a break myself. WDW is not the place to take that break away from my kids, we go there to experience the magic with the children. I can take a break when we are back at home. There is nothing more precious than our time with our little ones, they grow up so fast!! We are on our second family, so we know how quickly time flies.

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

Since my other posts were sidetracked off topic, I would like to post my daughters' feelings about dressing for dinner. My children are already looking forward to dressing nice for dinners. They said this gives them the true princess feeling. They love to dress up to go places. They are already trying to decide which outfits to take, along with their usual park attire. And, our trip is not until April.

 

[Booyakasha]

I already apologized to you if you were offended (please reread my first response to your post directed at my post), and I won't apologize again. I don't argue with other posters, either. So, I will not respond again on this matter with you, and I won't edit my post just because another poster tells me to. I come here to learn and to post opinions, and I did that in my first post. If any other posters were offended I apologize to you all. Please reread my original post.

I read your post many times and I think it was a bit harsh. When you add comments like "hello you are at Disney World" and suggest or maybe even acuse Uncleremus of believing kids aren't welcome at the sigs and end your post by saying "What is the problem". This in my mind makes it a rude post.

B.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Rachelsmom: If you would have had a chance to read any of my posts over the years, you'd know I have no problem with well behaved kids in ANY restaurant, WDW or not.

Since many folks are looking for a "quieter" meal (as quiet as may be possible at WDW) my post is mainly intended for them. I do a kids and clothes report after every trip. Most definately an observation, not a complaint. In fact, if you look at it the other way, my post might even suggest that kids CAN be taken to any of the Signature restaurants. Lots of folks always wondering about that.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Although I think its terrible to go to a signature restaurant underdressed, Disney is not enforcing the rule. They still allow most people to go in regular jeans and t-shirts which is stated as allowed in the rules. They do state "no tanktops, but I'm sure many women still get in with them. I don't understand why! I for one, love to get a little dressed up now and then and have a nice dinner out but it brings down the atmosphere when others dress unappropriately for the setting.

Regarding children at the signature restaurants, I don't have any problem with it but the parents need to keep them calm, quiet and under control. I don't think they should be running around in a quiet upscale eatery where people are trying to have a nice relaxing sit down dinner. If kids are unable to stay well behaved, then the parents should consider a sitter or not going.

 

[KristenHoneymooner]

I wore a dress and heels to California Grill on my honeymoon in August, and didn't feel overdressed at all! I honestly didn't look at what other patrons were wearing. The ambiance was definitely upscale enough that I felt totally comfortable.

 

[BCV23]

I am with you on the dress code, but---what is wrong with CHILDREN at signature restaurants? Hello, you were at Disney World! Did you not expect to see children? My kids will be with me at California Grill, Narcoossee's, Hollywood Brown Derby, Citrico's, LeCellier, and others when we go in April. They will be on their best behavior, and will be properly dressed. I hope you are not there, because I don't want their evening spoiled by someone who doesn't think they should be welcome there. Children are not prohibited from going to these places!! What is the problem?

Just an old fan of Uncleromulus' reviews and reports who feels a need to respond to your post.

His report was just of what he witnessed. Nowhere did he say he disapproved of children being there. He is a voice of reason and tolerance on the restaurant boards.

Bon apetit!

BTW we have a son with DS. Your baby is beautiful. Enjoy all your blessings!

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

Rachelsmom: If you would have had a chance to read any of my posts over the years, you'd know I have no problem with well behaved kids in ANY restaurant, WDW or not.

Since many folks are looking for a "quieter" meal (as quiet as may be possible at WDW) my post is mainly intended for them. I do a kids and clothes report after every trip. Most definately an observation, not a complaint. In fact, if you look at it the other way, my post might even suggest that kids CAN be taken to any of the Signature restaurants. Lots of folks always wondering about that.

I have obviously offended you, and I do apologize. As a strong advocate for children, especially for "special needs" children, I tend to defend them at all costs, anytime I feel that they are being "forgotten" or "treated with less than respect" or anything that may indicate that others feel that they should not be included. If I have misunderstood your original post I truly am sorry.

 

[hentob]

To me dining at a Signature restaurant is not just the food it is the ambience and when some one wears flip flops or cut offs or gym wear it lessens the experience for me.

How about men with tank tops Nothing like drinking a good glass of wine and eating fantastic food in an upscale setting....only to look across the room and see a big ol' hunk of PIT HAIR

 

[Uncleromulus]

hentop: Thank goodness that didn't happen this trip!! And I guess for the ladies it's a little tougher to distinguish a true tank top from a blouse etc that has straps
Rachelsmom:
No offense taken, believe me.
And as you can probably tell, children can be (and are) taken everywhere and at all levels of restaurants at WDW.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

I sometimes need a break myself. WDW is not the place to take that break away from my kids, we go there to experience the magic with the children. I can take a break when we are back at home. There is nothing more precious than our time with our little ones, they grow up so fast!! We are on our second family, so we know how quickly time flies.

We always have our kids with us when we go. We used the child services once in ten years and had a one of our best meals ever at V&A for our ten year anniversary. We won't need to do that for the 15 year. I think thanks to Uncleromolus we're going to try California Grill.

I use the times in the nicer quieter restaurants as "teachable moments". While napkin waving is appropriate at Chef Mickey it is not at the Yachtsman. A screaming crying child isn't even blinked at Chef Mickey (happened next to us - the noise level is so loud in there you can barely notice them, very nice family) but if my child were to do that in a signature restaurants, one of us would have left immediately, probably during the wind up stage. While my children are quite precious to me also, they need to learn to respect other diners and adopt behaviour that is appropriate for the setting, such as speaking quietely, not getting out of your chair, etc.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I already apologized to you if you were offended (please reread my first response to your post directed at my post), and I won't apologize again. I don't argue with other posters, either. So, I will not respond again on this matter with you, and I won't edit my post just because another poster tells me to. I come here to learn and to post opinions, and I did that in my first post. If any other posters were offended I apologize to you all. Please reread my original post.

I think you are being too defensive. I was not looking for an apology, I was just saying you may want to reword your post since it seemed a little offensive. No hard feelings though.

 

[Booyakasha]

How about men with tank tops Nothing like drinking a good glass of wine and eating fantastic food in an upscale setting....only to look across the room and see a big ol' hunk of PIT HAIR

Unless you are at a beach or in a gym or under 10 I really don't think tank tops are appropriate on men.

disclaimer: This is just my opinion. Please don't interpret this as me telling people they can't wear tank tops at Disney World.

B.

 

[twooley2]

I think people should be who they are and be comfortable. Everyones taste and standards are different. We took our girls to the California Grill a few years back and the staff commended us on how strong minded and independent they were and that not many children are as confident in the day. The traded pins and asked staff to trade. The staff commented that hardley no kids ask or act afraid to talk to adults. My point being each person should be confident in their decision and others should not bother if someone wants to dress less than they think one should this is not anothers decision and only equates to each persons individualism

 

[Booyakasha]

others should not bother if someone wants to dress less than they think one should this is not anothers decision and only equates to each persons individualism

This is well said but it has to be tempered with reason. There are dress codes for a reason and they should be followed if you want to be there. There is nothing wrong with individualism but there is a time and a place for everrything.

B.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

We always have our kids with us when we go. We used the child services once in ten years and had a one of our best meals ever at V&A for our ten year anniversary. We won't need to do that for the 15 year. I think thanks to Uncleromolus we're going to try California Grill.

I use the times in the nicer quieter restaurants as "teachable moments". While napkin waving is appropriate at Chef Mickey it is not at the Yachtsman. A screaming crying child isn't even blinked at Chef Mickey (happened next to us - the noise level is so loud in there you can barely notice them, very nice family) but if my child were to do that in a signature restaurants, one of us would have left immediately, probably during the wind up stage. While my children are quite precious to me also, they need to learn to respect other diners and adopt behaviour that is appropriate for the setting, such as speaking quietely, not getting out of your chair, etc.

Very true. You sound like a wonderful parent for teaching your children how to be a part of our world.

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

We always have our kids with us when we go. We used the child services once in ten years and had a one of our best meals ever at V&A for our ten year anniversary. We won't need to do that for the 15 year. I think thanks to Uncleromolus we're going to try California Grill.

I use the times in the nicer quieter restaurants as "teachable moments". While napkin waving is appropriate at Chef Mickey it is not at the Yachtsman. A screaming crying child isn't even blinked at Chef Mickey (happened next to us - the noise level is so loud in there you can barely notice them, very nice family) but if my child were to do that in a signature restaurants, one of us would have left immediately, probably during the wind up stage. While my children are quite precious to me also, they need to learn to respect other diners and adopt behaviour that is appropriate for the setting, such as speaking quietely, not getting out of your chair, etc.

I totally agree with the teachable moments. That is what we do. My princesses cheer2: , , ) have been to so many restaurants on WDW property, so when we go out to a buffet at home the other patrons comment on their good manners. Another good reason to go to WDW at every oportune moment - our kiddos learn how to act (and how not to act) in public places!! I have probably been singled out by some of the posters on other threads as being "mean" to my kids while in the parks, when what was really going on was a bit of needed discipline so that my little ones did not act inappropriately during their park visit.

 

[Tara]

Regarding children at the signature restaurants, I don't have any problem with it but the parents need to keep them calm, quiet and under control. I don't think they should be running around in a quiet upscale eatery where people are trying to have a nice relaxing sit down dinner. If kids are unable to stay well behaved, then the parents should consider a sitter or not going.

On a related note, adults themselves should be well behaved, too. My child's behavior was 100x better than the couple seated next to us at CA Grill on the 11th. The man and woman argued for quite some time (probably just a few minutes, but it was very uncomfortable, so felt longer) and it was quite heated at times. Thoroughly inappropriate for a public setting.