Liberty Tree Tavern dinner substitution?

[kandb]

I really want to go for dinner but my 13 year old son does not eat meat. I refuse to pay $35 for him to not eat anything that is served. I know the lunch menu has fish and chips. Is there a possibility they would at least give him the fried fish? He would eat the mashed potatoes. Is there a number I could call and check before I made a reservation?

 

[minnie mum]

Normally when a restaurant has separate lunch and dinner menus, items not on the dinner menu are put back into storage. However I believe LTT shares kitchen space with Skippers. You could ask your server if they can substitute a vegetarian or fish dish for your son. There are no direct phone numbers for Disney restaurants.

 

[Hopefully]

I agree. A lunch item is not in production, therefore not available, at dinner.
I don't think the Skipper menu is going to help a picky 13 yo

 

[kandb]

I made the adr for a week after our first MK visit. I will go there and speak to the manager and see if there are any substitutions. If not, I will cancel. Not paying almost $40 (with tax and tip) for my son to eat rolls and a little bit of mashed potatoes.

 

[Nancyg56]

I made the adr for a week after our first MK visit. I will go there and speak to the manager and see if there are any substitutions. If not, I will cancel. Not paying almost $40 (with tax and tip) for my son to eat rolls and a little bit of mashed potatoes.

I am not trying to be snippy, but I do not understand why you would keep this ADR knowing that in order to accomodate your picky eater, you are going to ask the manager to make changes to their menu. This makes no sense. I understand wanting to dine in specific restaurants, but I do not understand going in knowing that the menu is not suitable.

 

[jon18uk]

I don't think you want a substitution really, you want a vegetarian/pescatarian dinner. I would be very very surprised if they don't/can't offer something for vegetarians. I would suggest not asking to substitute items but just explain one of your party is vegetarian and ask what is offered for them. Unfortuantly nowhere online seems to list what the vege dinner option is, although there are some old reports of people being offered a vege burger at dinner.
You can of course note on the reservation that one of your party is vegetarian.

I am not trying to be snippy, but I do not understand why you would keep this ADR knowing that in order to accommodate your picky eater, you are going to ask the manager to make changes to their menu. This makes no sense. I understand wanting to dine in specific restaurants, but I do not understand going in knowing that the menu is not suitable.

They shouldn't be asking to change the menu, they should be asking for a vegetarian/pescatarian dinner. There is a difference between saying I like the look of that plate of food but I wish it had X instead of Y, compared to saying I have a vegetarian in my party, what do you offer for them. Being vegetarian is not a picky eater.

 

[Nancyg56]

I don't think you want a substitution really, you want a vegetarian/pescatarian dinner. I would be very very surprised if they don't/can't offer something for vegetarians. I would suggest not asking to substitute items but just explain one of your party is vegetarian and ask what is offered for them. Unfortuantly nowhere online seems to list what the vege dinner option is, although there are some old reports of people being offered a vege burger at dinner.
You can of course note on the reservation that one of your party is vegetarian.


They shouldn't be asking to change the menu, they should be asking for a vegetarian/pescatarian dinner. There is a difference between saying I like the look of that plate of food but I wish it had X instead of Y, compared to saying I have a vegetarian in my party, what do you offer for them. Being vegetarian is not a picky eater.

But is does not sound like the child is a vegetarian, but is picky and wants fish, which is not offered on the dinner menu. If this was teh case, and I was dining with a pescatarian, I would contact Disney directly and ask if this is something the restaurant is equipped to handle. I would not spring it on the manager upon checkin.

 

[jon18uk]

But is does not sound like the child is a vegetarian, but is picky and wants fish, which is not offered on the dinner menu. If this was teh case, and I was dining with a pescatarian, I would contact Disney directly and ask if this is something the restaurant is equipped to handle. I would not spring it on the manager upon checkin.

and there is a space on the reservation request form to note allergies and requests such as vegetarian and pescatarian.
I would be very very surprised if they aren't equipped to offer a vegetarian entree at dinner as that should be fairly common, but I don't expect them to be able to offer fish instead. I imagine the options are the standard meat platter or a vegetarian alternative. If they really want fish, as others say, book another restaurant, if most people are happy with the meat but someone wants vegetarian, the restaurant should have a solution.

 

[Nancyg56]

and there is a space on the reservation request form to note allergies and requests such as vegetarian and pescatarian.
I would be very very surprised if they aren't equipped to offer a vegetarian entree at dinner as that should be fairly common, but I don't expect them to be able to offer fish instead. I imagine the options are the standard meat platter or a vegetarian alternative. If they really want fish, as others say, book another restaurant, if most people are happy with the meat but someone wants vegetarian, the restaurant should have a solution.

I agree that most Disney restaurants can accomodate vegetarians, and most can accomodate vegans. Many can accomodate pescatarians, and all try to assist with food allergies. This is none of those. This is a picky eater whose Mom wants to eat at LTT, and will place the manager on the spot when they check in.

My DGD had several food allergies when she was younger, and her pediatrician was strict in regards to what she was allowed to eat. DD spent a great deal of time on the DIsabilities forum so she would be prepared while Disney Dining. We knew that there would be times when DGD Might not find a meal in the menu, and the chef would not be able to help. Thankfully DD chose restaurants that had items she could eat, so we knew that even if she did not have all the sides, she could have a Protein and often something else. But DD also had food JIC. The issue was theirs, not Disney's.

I think that there is a huge difference between preferences, like the OP's son and food allergies or those who make conscientious decisions in regards to eating meat, etc. The restauant the OP is discussing is an AYCTE meal, that has specific items included. The child cannot opt out and have just part at a reduced cost, so unless there are items the kitchen can readily make, like veg on the menu, and salad, it is kind of rude to ask the manager to accomodate, IMO. I would book someplace else.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I really want to go for dinner but my 13 year old son does not eat meat. I refuse to pay $35 for him to not eat anything that is served. I know the lunch menu has fish and chips. Is there a possibility they would at least give him the fried fish? He would eat the mashed potatoes. Is there a number I could call and check before I made a reservation?

remember that you will pay the "No Show" for your party if you decide to cancel at check in. your deciding to bail could also cost about your $35, would be $30 for a ressie for 3 to cancel at check in

 

[jon18uk]

I agree that most Disney restaurants can accomodate vegetarians, and most can accomodate vegans. Many can accomodate pescatarians, and all try to assist with food allergies. This is none of those. This is a picky eater whose Mom wants to eat at LTT, and will place the manager on the spot when they check in.

My DGD had several food allergies when she was younger, and her pediatrician was strict in regards to what she was allowed to eat. DD spent a great deal of time on the DIsabilities forum so she would be prepared while Disney Dining. We knew that there would be times when DGD Might not find a meal in the menu, and the chef would not be able to help. Thankfully DD chose restaurants that had items she could eat, so we knew that even if she did not have all the sides, she could have a Protein and often something else. But DD also had food JIC. The issue was theirs, not Disney's.

I think that there is a huge difference between preferences, like the OP's son and food allergies or those who make conscientious decisions in regards to eating meat, etc. The restauant the OP is discussing is an AYCTE meal, that has specific items included. The child cannot opt out and have just part at a reduced cost, so unless there are items the kitchen can readily make, like veg on the menu, and salad, it is kind of rude to ask the manager to accomodate, IMO. I would book someplace else.

From the OPs post its not clear if their 13 year old is picky or pescatarian. They said they don't eat meat, therefore I read that as they have made a choice not to, the same as a vegetarian does. By the same logic you could argue that every vegetarian is a picky eater, they aren't allergic to meat, just choosing not to eat it.

So from the limited information the OP provided "they don't eat meat" but they are willing to eat fish, we assume the 13 yr old is pescatarian. However if they would not be willing to eat a vege burger alternative I think the OP is definitely better booking elsewhere as I would not expect fish to be available at dinner at LTT.

 

[Nancyg56]

From the OPs post its not clear if their 13 year old is picky or pescatarian. They said they don't eat meat, therefore I read that as they have made a choice not to, the same as a vegetarian does. By the same logic you could argue that every vegetarian is a picky eater, they aren't allergic to meat, just choosing not to eat it.

So from the limited information the OP provided "they don't eat meat" but they are willing to eat fish, we assume the 13 yr old is pescatarian. However if they would not be willing to eat a vege burger alternative I think the OP is definitely better booking elsewhere as I would not expect fish to be available at dinner at LTT.

You're right! My mistake and my assumption.

 

[Lisa F]

I am not trying to be snippy, but I do not understand why you would keep this ADR knowing that in order to accomodate your picky eater, you are going to ask the manager to make changes to their menu. This makes no sense. I understand wanting to dine in specific restaurants, but I do not understand going in knowing that the menu is not suitable.

actually she never says that he doesn't eat meat because he is picky. She just says he doesn't eat meat. You are assuming that because he is a child it is due to being picky rather than being a vegetarian. It could be, but we don't know... there are plenty of kids who are self aware enough to make the choice not to eat meat the same way adults do. But even if not, I think that it is a common enough request that I'm sure they accommodate it. My boyfriend's 82 year old father does not like meat and orders the vegetarian option whenever we go out. unlike with allergies, which require extraordinary precautions to prevent cross contamination, I don't see that really it is anyone's business why someone doesn't want to eat meat... whether it is preference or for moral convictions. If there is a vegetarian option offered, anyone should be able to avail themselves of it for whatever reason.

That said I doubt you are going to get fish at a fixed price fixed menu place that does not include it. There is likely to be a standard vegetarian option for people who won't eat meat but I doubt they will accommodate every level of "I won't eat this but I will eat that" preferences... and a vegetarian option would cover most things (except vegan). At LTT I'd guess it is a veggie pasta or a veggie burger or some veggie and grain thing (ancient grains are really in now).

 

[Nancyg56]

actually she never says that he doesn't eat meat because he is picky. She just says he doesn't eat meat. You are assuming that because he is a child it is due to being picky rather than being a vegetarian. It could be, but we don't know... there are plenty of kids who are self aware enough to make the choice not to eat meat the same way adults do. But even if not, I think that it is a common enough request that I'm sure they accommodate it. My boyfriend's 82 year old father does not like meat and orders the vegetarian option whenever we go out. unlike with allergies, which require extraordinary precautions to prevent cross contamination, I don't see that really it is anyone's business why someone doesn't want to eat meat... whether it is preference or for moral convictions. If there is a vegetarian option offered, anyone should be able to avail themselves of it for whatever reason.

That said I doubt you are going to get fish at a fixed price fixed menu place that does not include it. There is likely to be a standard vegetarian option for people who won't eat meat but I doubt they will accommodate every level of "I won't eat this but I will eat that" preferences... and a vegetarian option would cover most things (except vegan). At LTT I'd guess it is a veggie pasta or a veggie burger or some veggie and grain thing (ancient grains are really in now).

I know. that was my mistake. I totally assumed and we all know what that means...................

 

[Lisa F]

I know. that was my mistake. I totally assumed and we all know what that means...................

haha I wasn't hammering you, I cross posted with the other poster. I do think fish is a long shot though!

 

[Nancyg56]

haha I wasn't hammering you, I cross posted with the other poster. I do think fish is a long shot though!

Oh, I know that! I don't want to edit my post because the mistake was mine.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) LTT will make a Vegetarian meal.
2) But, do not expect them to go much further out of their way.
3) Disney is a mass-marketer, and that includes meals . . . meals are not priced for major changes/substitutions
. . . they accommodate allergies
. . . they accommodate vegetarians
. . . they expect others to eat from the listed menus

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

I made the adr for a week after our first MK visit. I will go there and speak to the manager and see if there are any substitutions. If not, I will cancel. Not paying almost $40 (with tax and tip) for my son to eat rolls and a little bit of mashed potatoes.

Looking at the menu, they also serve veggies and stuffing. The stuffing may or may not have meat in it. (Mine is meat free.)

 

[DisBuckMan]

I made the adr for a week after our first MK visit. I will go there and speak to the manager and see if there are any substitutions. If not, I will cancel. Not paying almost $40 (with tax and tip) for my son to eat rolls and a little bit of mashed potatoes.

From this post, I gathered that the OP was planning on going by the restaurant a few days before their reservation to speak to the manager. Thus, they'd then have time to cancel the reservation for later in the week if they cannot be accommodated.

On another note.....fish isn't meat?

 

[Lisa F]

From this post, I gathered that the OP was planning on going by the restaurant a few days before their reservation to speak to the manager. Thus, they'd then have time to cancel the reservation for later in the week if they cannot be accommodated.

On another note.....fish isn't meat?

Fish is Fish.

some people are ok with eating fish but not land animals. Jewish people don't consider fish to be meat for dietary restrictions. YMMV!