Kids walking through quiet cove area

[cblack]

I hope to not get flamed too much for this question, as I really do want to be respectful of folks. In our past cruises, if we were on deck 11 on the Fantasy getting ice cream, food, etc, and needed to get back to our room on deck 11 forward, we did walk through the quiet cove area with our daughter. We told her she was not allowed to talk in that area and we either held her hand or carried her through the area.

When folks complain about kids being in this area, is this what is complained about? Or is it more like kids walking through unaccompanied or making noise? As we countdown to our next cruise, I need to give this some thought, as I don't want to annoy folks in that area, but I also don't want to have to make a very short trip to get ice cream into an elaborate ordeal.

 

[MUN]

I hope to not get flamed too much for this question, as I really do want to be respectful of folks. In our past cruises, if we were on deck 11 on the Fantasy getting ice cream, food, etc, and needed to get back to our room on deck 11 forward, we did walk through the quiet cove area with our daughter. We told her she was not allowed to talk in that area and we either held her hand or carried her through the area.

When folks complain about kids being in this area, is this what is complained about? Or is it more like kids walking through unaccompanied or making noise? As we countdown to our next cruise, I need to give this some thought, as I don't want to annoy folks in that area, but I also don't want to have to make a very short trip to get ice cream into an elaborate ordeal.

As long as the child is not allowed to talk and they are being carried through the area, I am ok with children traversing through the adult-only quiet cove area.

MUN

 

[wilkeliza]

Children are allowed to go through the area. I only get upset when parents allow their kids to come barreling through this area, screaming and/or fighting. Also it is technically an adults only area so if your child hears me and my friends talking about adult things that is on you not on me. I had one mom say something about my friend using a curse word and I reminded her that her children were in the adult area and that it was an area for adults to be adults. She moved her children along quickly.

Also don't allow your kids to lean over and splash in the pool. We've had that happen a few times because the kids see the adult pool is much less crowded then the family pools and want to jump right in or splash around.

 

[bumbershoot]

They can walk through it. I'd even allow my son to speak, and given that he's almost as big as me I'm not carrying him.

It's the *staying there* part that's not allowed.

But dcl messed up in arranging the space, so if we happen to be in that spot and it's the most convenient way to go from point a to b, we will use it.

(Thankfully DS is the one that navigates the ship better and usually mentions that we should use a different path when we find ourselves near the dream adult area, as he is allergic to getting into perceived trouble.)

 

[shelbell77]

DCL did mess up in designing the space because unlike the small ships the doors are in the middle rather than on the edges. Personally I like it better when kids aren't even walking through. They get almost the entire ship, I like a few places without them. And more often than not (in my experience) kids aren't just passing through, but they stop and I do find it annoying. But I know families avoiding the area isn't the reality (again, DCL screwed this up, not parents). Its why I now rarely go to Quiet Cove except to pop in to the Cove Cafe. I go up to Satellite Falls instead as there's no reason for kids to be on that deck at all and therefore nothing to annoy me.

That said, since OP was looking for opinions, my recommendation would be if you walk through with your kids, stick to the outside edges (even though it does not seem like the natural walking path) rather than walk directly through the middle. I think this is probably slightly easier to do on the side with the bar than on the side with the hot tubs because people tend to move the chairs around on the hot tub side and its difficult for anyone to walk much less families. But due to the bar on the other side furniture obstructing walkways is less of an issue.

 

[MickeyEarrings]

I think the problem is with the "doorway" separating the ice cream area from the adult area at the Cove Cafe. I often see parents sitting near that doorway with children running in every now and then to check in, complain about the other is doing, or ask permission to go somewhere. These never seem to be quiet conversations, and frankly - that's why you have wave phones. I have no issue at all with an adult escorting a quiet child through this area.

 

[cblack]

Thank you, all! This makes me feel better. We definitely do not stall, hang out, dip in the pool, etc., we simply use it as a walkway and are as respectful as we can possibly be to get from point a to point b. We also don't use the area, either, so no kids running in and out asking questions. I feel much better now going into our next cruise.

 

[asamklove]

As long as the child is not allowed to talk and they are being carried through the area, I am ok with children traversing through the adult-only quiet cove area.

MUN

Are you SERIOUS?

 

[sambycat]

Yeah I'll be brave and say I give side eye to kids walking through there. I know it's an awkward design but as an adult who likes the adult area, I think people with kids should find another way. I know in recent times there is signage or something indicating people are allowed to walk through there (I think) but I wouldn't if it were me once I figured it out. I'm sure you are quick and quiet, I find that most people think that are pretty quick and quiet for example waiting with their kids in the quiet cove or other areas. Yes I guess I am kinda cranky, no I'm not going to freak out at anyone, but yeah, side eye. Just my 0.02 - I see I'm in the minority's here

 

[cblack]

I'm sure you are quick and quiet, I find that most people think that are pretty quick and quiet for example waiting with their kids in the quiet cove or other areas.

Thank you for commenting. This is why I was asking (to get a variety of thoughts on the matter for my specific scenario, as the complaints seem to be generic and I wanted to ensure I fully understood the issue). However, I don't appreciate your implying that my description of what we do is a fallacy. I assure you we do not wait in the quiet cove, and my child understands what complete silence is. Thank you again for your input.

 

[bibbidibobbidibecky]

We walk through, too. I agree the issue would be staying there. I would never do that.

 

[gumbypee]

i think most of the complaints on here are the lingering.

that being said, as an adult with no kids, I much prefer areas where i can go and there be no kids. It is adult only for a reason. if there IS a sign that says kids can walk through then you are ok, if not....... sorry, that is just my opinion.

 

[cedricandsophie]

Not talking? That's just Silly. I have 14 year old grandson who has been with us on multiple cruises. He always knows we are in the cove area and will sometimes come over to just say hello or ask if we want to do something or to tell us where he is going to be. He's never there more than a minute. And he has never been loud. I make sure he is in and out quickly. I can't believe anyone would have trouble with thst. I do have trouble with the people that let their kids sit down, test the pool. Etc. And I have asked the attendants to tell those kids to leave more than once. One set of parents, two couples with 3 kids among them, put the kids in the hot tub. And then were annoyed and huffy when told to get out.

 

[ladypiph]

If it is more convenient we always walk through. It is just a few yards and if the issue is seeing or hearing kids then those people are in the wrong place. If you were asking about a bar or lounge that is adults only, yes I would be opposed to you walking in even if for just one moment with a child, but it is just a pool area.

 

[gumbypee]

oh sheesh. here we go with the dont cruise DCL if you dont want to see kids. nope. I can cruise wherever i want. if the rules say "adults only", that is what i expect. if i go to a family event, then i expect to see kids. it's quite simple really. respect the rules.

 

[ladypiph]

When I say wrong place I Do Not mean DCL specifically I mean outside of your home altogether, children are everywhere I enjoy the adults only areas without my DS and do not side eye any children nor parents walking through the area. I have yet to catch someone turning up their nose at me while I walk through either. I believe there is a very small group of people who get themselves worked up while on an amazing vacation because of something so trivial.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

The only time I had an issue with a child in the adult area was when the Mom plopped the kid onto the barstool and ordered a drink. I don't see why an escorted minor should not be able to walk through.

ETA...keep in mind there are families that are on deck 11/12 concierge that walk through to get to other areas of the ship.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

On the Fantasy


On the Magic


On the Wonder


The signage doesn't specify whether "just walking through" is OK, or not.

 

[gumbypee]

When I say wrong place I Do Not mean DCL specifically I mean outside of your home altogether, children are everywhere I enjoy the adults only areas without my DS and do not side eye any children nor parents walking through the area. I have yet to catch someone turning up their nose at me while I walk through either. I believe there is a very small group of people who get themselves worked up while on an amazing vacation because of something so trivial.

um, don't go outside of my home altogether b/c i expect an "adults only" area to be adults only?!?!?! riiiiiiight.

 

[wilkeliza]

Your right PrincessShmoo. Maybe it is poor design on Disney's part for Club Level guests on that level to have to take the elevator up one flight to walk across and take one down a level but if Disney felt like enforcing it the signs do say Adults only. I don't mind kids walking through to get to the pool but once they stop to talk to their parents or even try to get in the pool or go to the Cove Cafe I do get a little annoyed.