Kids at WDW bars and lounges--are they allowed??

[P'colaBeachBum]

http://www.servsafe.com/downloads/pdfs/ssa-key-laws/florida

 

[21stamps]

Believe me--children at Shulas are NOT encouraged. Not unwelcome--just not encouraged. And my good guess is that any misbehaving child there--unlike most WDW spots--would have his parents asked to remove him/her until the kid settled down. Amazing what you can learn after several conversations with an Assistant Manager---

And in all my visits I think I remember one child--brought in by his parents and when they saw the childrens menu (or lack of it) they walked out!!!

And this has nothing to do with women or loud adults--it's about kids sitting at a bar. Those are topics for others to write about.

I do applaud Sams for the no kids after 8 policy--now why in the world would they do that if kids sitting at a bar are so neat???

No I don't think that Shula's spends their marketing dollars advertising to children. But "unwelcome and discouraged" is a little strong. I don't think you were the one who used those words.
I guess I've just been lucky that in our experience the wait staff there, or anywhere similar, has always been great to my child.
We don't plop down at the bar.. We sit at a table and do not bother anyone. The same as any other 2 people there.
If Shula's at WDW absolutely did not want children in their restaurant they would put an age limit the same as Trader Sam's.

For the people who walked out, well at most places when you want a nice steak or oysters, clams, lobster, etc- those are not found on a children's menu even if one exists. So I don't know what they were thinking going in the first place. I'm glad that my child has loved those items since age 3..and I certainly won't discourage it! A parent and a well behaved child can have a nice meal out as well as any 2 adults. Especially when on vacation.

 

[TeresaWen]

http://www.servsafe.com/downloads/pdfs/ssa-key-laws/florida

Thanks for the information.

Just because you can, does not mean you should. I do not think parents should plop their children on bar stools just so they can have a place to sit. I have seen far too many young ones in Disney playing at the bar, leaving no space for adults who actually want to enjoy a cocktail.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Thanks for the information.

Just because you can, does not mean you should. I do not think parents should plop their children on bar stools just so they can have a place to sit. I have seen far too many young ones in Disney playing at the bar, leaving no space for adults who actually want to enjoy a cocktail.

Completely agree! We have had to wait for kids to leave the bar stools at Hurricane Hannahs. Very few seats for the adults!

 

[Uncleromulus]

No I don't think that Shula's spends their marketing dollars advertising to children. But "unwelcome and discouraged" is a little strong. I don't think you were the one who used those words.
I guess I've just been lucky that in our experience the wait staff there, or anywhere similar, has always been great to my child.
We don't plop down at the bar.. We sit at a table and do not bother anyone. The same as any other 2 people there.
If Shula's at WDW absolutely did not want children in their restaurant they would put an age limit the same as Trader Sam's.

For the people who walked out, well at most places when you want a nice steak or oysters, clams, lobster, etc- those are not found on a children's menu even if one exists. So I don't know what they were thinking going in the first place. I'm glad that my child has loved those items since age 3..and I certainly won't discourage it! A parent and a well behaved child can have a nice meal out as well as any 2 adults. Especially when on vacation.

My guess is they would not want the hue and cry as resulted when V&A banned kids under 10!! But turned out to be a very popular and long overdue move.

Plus I'm sure Shulas knows where they are located (smack dab in the middle of WDW) and that on occasion a family with a kid will want to dine there. And they will be certain to be as friendly and attentive as they always are.

 

[mommycrawford]

I agree--a bar is no place for a kid.

Having seen them at bars at Flying Fish, California Grill, even Raglan Road.

If Raglan Road did not allow children, I think it would be very odd!...Traditionally, pubs are places to go with your family!(In some towns you even buy stamps and butter at them.)...Honestly, the bad behavior you can occasionally see is like a cautionary tale! Making things taboo and separate often makes them seem more appealing (to kids) than they are.

That said, parents should have their children be well behaved in venues altogether! If you allow ridiculous behavior, do it in your own home; respect shared space generally, be it restaurant, bathroom, pub, or bench! There are a lot of parenting choices to be made, and just as many styles....I think parents have to use their wisdom, and if things start to get dicey, leave.

 

[mommycrawford]

Same here. I think a child of a single parent is used to these places. If said parent is one who travels and likes nice dinners. My son enjoys getting dressed up with me and going on our "fancy nights".


But since no other Shula's offers anything like that, and since there is not a minimum age limit, it makes more sense to read it as - hey you're on a vacay we'll watch your kids while you have a date night.
My child isn't sitting at your table, so isn't having any bearing on that date.

Nicely stated, 21stamps!

 

[21stamps]

My guess is they would not want the hue and cry as resulted when V&A banned kids under 10!! But turned out to be a very popular and long overdue move.

Plus I'm sure Shulas knows where they are located (smack dab in the middle of WDW) and that on occasion a family with a kid will want to dine there. And they will be certain to be as friendly and attentive as they always are.

I've had the same extremely friendly service at any Shula's we have ever been to. They suggest really cute virgin drinks for my child while I'm having a martini, and no server ever has appeared anywhere near put off that he is there. If anything they are extra nice and complimentary to him, probably bc they know it is a special night out and think their tip will be reflected by how they treat him lol.

 

[Steffiesunshine]

So, I guess Jellyrolls is really the only "no children allowed" establishment on property?

 

[lelandra]

I think that people sitting at the actual bar should be ordering alcohol. There are not that many seats there, and they should go to people who are actually drinking.
The tables away from the bar I think are fine as long as the kids are well behaved. It is NOT an acceptable place, the way that coffee shops and family restaurants seem to be these days, at tolerating bored kids running around and bothering other customers. Regardless of the legality, a bar is absolutely an adult environment.

 

[TeresaWen]

Some bartenders don't like kids at the bar because that means less alcohol being served and less tips.

And customers than come in to have a cocktail can’t find a spot at the bar because the kids are just hanging out while their parents have a drink.

I have no real objection to a family eating at the bar - at least the entire family is a paying customer. I have objections to parents using the sofas in the lounges (like California Grill & Nomad lounge) as a place to have their children nap. Or using the bar to color while the parents drink. That is just wrong.

 

[TeresaWen]

Well behaved children are a delight to me in just about any setting. A child lying across a sofa meant for three adult paying customers or children that are disrupting the atmosphere of the environment they are in do not bother me either - their self entitled parents do.

 

[DuskKodesh]

If I as a non-drinking adult am allowed to sit at a bar and have a soda I see no reason why a well behaved child couldn't sit there and do the same.

This is coming from someone that grew up in bars and taverns though. XD My dad's favorite bar would even try new menu items on me (Pizza-burgers!) and load me up with quarters to play the few games they had.

 

[Hopefully]

This is a 3+Year Old thread.

 

[Disneylover99]

I think that people sitting at the actual bar should be ordering alcohol. There are not that many seats there, and they should go to people who are actually drinking.
The tables away from the bar I think are fine as long as the kids are well behaved. It is NOT an acceptable place, the way that coffee shops and family restaurants seem to be these days, at tolerating bored kids running around and bothering other customers. Regardless of the legality, a bar is absolutely an adult environment.

I disagree. My husband loves to relax at the bar. But he doesn’t drink alcohol. He’ll order a non alcoholic beverage and an appetizer.

And I assure you, I will remove him if he starts to whine, complain and bother other customers. Lol.

 

[cheryl.UK]

I disagree. My husband loves to relax at the bar. But he doesn’t drink alcohol. He’ll order a non alcoholic beverage and an appetizer.

And I assure you, I will remove him if he starts to whine, complain and bother other customers. Lol.

Mine does the same. They can be bar buddies.

 

[Disneylover99]

Mine does the same. They can be bar buddies.

Great! He’d love that.

 

[Eeyore daily]

It’s the south. No one bats an eye to seeing a baby or child at a bar.

 

[piccolopat]

I don't mind kids in the bar area, but I really dislike when they are sitting at the bar. I can't tell you how many times we've gone to the bar at 50s Prime Time looking for a place for a relaxing drink, only to find the bar stools taken up by kids who are, obviously, not drinking. Meanwhile, we have to stand with our drinks.

Really, no one should be sitting at the bar if they haven't bought and paid for a drink, kids included.

 

[Disneypro1]

Kids can go anywhere at WDW except Jellyrolls.....and that sometimes is not certain....ive seen them in there.. But other than that...as long as they are with a parent...go for it.
Some of the best food in Ohio is in a bar...so of course the kids go. Dumb not to take them.