'Kids' menu

[mouserrificmom]

Hello we've used the DDP in the past, but are pretty much planning on going OOP this trip because at 11 & 12 yo this year, 2 of our 3 kiddos are now considered 'adults' by Disney dining and just won't eat THAT much food.

So what I am really wondering is how particular the servers at non-buffet style restaurants are about ordering kids menu items if you are older than 9 and NOT on the dining plan. I know ON the plan there are strict guidelines, I am just hoping that my 11&12 year old will be able to select menu items that they will actually enjoy eating as at our non-buffet ADRs (BOG, MamaMelrose, Via Napoli and Kona) Because after reviewing the menus, I know that would be their preference. Will they be allowed to do this? Hoping so .... I want them to be able to ENJOY their meals at the restaurants that THEY have selected.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!

 

[GaBelle]

Hello we've used the DDP in the past, but are pretty much planning on going OOP this trip because at 11 & 12 yo this year, 2 of our 3 kiddos are now considered 'adults' by Disney dining and just won't eat THAT much food.

So what I am really wondering is how particular the servers at non-buffet style restaurants are about ordering kids menu items if you are older than 9 and NOT on the dining plan. I know ON the plan there are strict guidelines, I am just hoping that my 11&12 year old will be able to select menu items that they will actually enjoy eating as at our non-buffet ADRs (BOG, MamaMelrose, Via Napoli and Kona) Because after reviewing the menus, I know that would be their preference. Will they be allowed to do this? Hoping so .... I want them to be able to ENJOY their meals at the restaurants that THEY have selected.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!

If not on DDP, even adults can order off of a kids menu.

 

[ttintagel]

Hello we've used the DDP in the past, but are pretty much planning on going OOP this trip because at 11 & 12 yo this year, 2 of our 3 kiddos are now considered 'adults' by Disney dining and just won't eat THAT much food.

So what I am really wondering is how particular the servers at non-buffet style restaurants are about ordering kids menu items if you are older than 9 and NOT on the dining plan. I know ON the plan there are strict guidelines, I am just hoping that my 11&12 year old will be able to select menu items that they will actually enjoy eating as at our non-buffet ADRs (BOG, MamaMelrose, Via Napoli and Kona) Because after reviewing the menus, I know that would be their preference. Will they be allowed to do this? Hoping so .... I want them to be able to ENJOY their meals at the restaurants that THEY have selected.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!

I've only heard one story of someone not being able to order off whichever menu they want when paying OOP.

 

[mouserrificmom]

So good to hear ... The 'for guests 9 and under' had me worried ... And never much thought about it when the kids actually WERE 9 and under.

 

[LarryBoy]

My son was 11 last summer and had no trouble ordering off the kids menu, and will probably do the same this summer.