Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[Hixski]

It took a while, but this one's starting to get juicy... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22410810

I jumped in with adding a couple more restaurants. Let's see how that goes over.

 

[TKDisneylover]

Have you guys seen this? Victoria and Albert's is banning kids under 10 as of January 1! Great move!

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2008/01/no-young-childr.html

This is awesome! I definitely hope they extend this by adding a few more signature restaurants! I was amazed when we decided to have a late dinner after the Cirque du Soleil show and went for dinner at Bongo's. A family of four were seated next to us, they had about a 4 year old and 6 month old. The baby cried through half of our meal, we could not wait to get out of there! It would be so nice to enjoy a romantic meal for once, unfortunately we can't afford V&A's.

 

[MapleGirl]

I would like to see restaurants have two sections: "children" and "non-children" (similar to smoking/non-smoking). This way families with children can enjoy the restaurant when they want without getting the evil eye from other patrons, and childless families can enjoy their meal without having children running around and what not. And please don't tell me that childless families can go to the bar, I think adults deserve a nice table too. It's important that these two rooms be separated by a wall. I would also like to see airlines have flights that are child-free.

I posted this on the restaurant board. What I did not add, is that I would love to see a few days where Disney was closed to anyone under 18. Can you imagine?!

 

[KirklandTutu]

Oh lord, I just responded after four martinis.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I hate that parents traveling with children insist on staying in the restuarant with over tired, screaming children.
If your child is "acting out" how does anyone have the nerve to go into a restaurant and ruin everyone's night?

What a concept if Disney would open just one signature restaurant that does not allow children

 

[TKDisneylover]

Oh lord, I just responded after four martinis.

After four martinis you did a pretty darn good job getting your point across, and I didn't notice any slurring! There is quite the melodramatics going on over there right now, very interesting.

I hate that parents traveling with children insist on staying in the restuarant with over tired, screaming children.
If your child is "acting out" how does anyone have the nerve to go into a restaurant and ruin everyone's night?

What a concept if Disney would open just one signature restaurant that does not allow children

I completely agree with you. It's only one restaurant but I would love to see more. Or, using the time limit system where after 8:00 they would not allow under 10. When we started going to Pleasure Island we were so happy we had one small portion of Disney to be away from kids for a little while. Now even that has changed and the parents bring the kids into the clubs, so that is no longer an option. In the grand scheme of things I'm sure Disney would not lose a ton of money over a few signature restaurants being adults only, or adults only after a certain time.

 

[jumoo044]

Hi Guys! I really haven't had to endure many people questioning why my hubby and I haven't had kids, but something happened the other day, I just had to share!
There's a guy at work I don't really know, just to say hi to. Well the other day he asked me how my Christmas went. I said great. He said, "How many children do you have?" I said, " None." He looked at me like, What?!! "You're married, aren't you?" "Yes", I said, "but we don't have any kids." He said, "Well, it's okay to wait a little while, my wife and I waited 10 years before we had our child. So I'm sure it will happen. How long have you been married?" I said, "19 years." He said, "Oh?.......Oh!" (I don't think he realised how old I am, I'm 44, but look younger.) I said, "Yeah...I don't think we'll be having any children." He kind of skulked off. Now whenever he sees me, he looks all embarrassed.

 

[Hixski]

After four martinis you did a pretty darn good job getting your point across, and I didn't notice any slurring! There is quite the melodramatics going on over there right now, very interesting.

Melodramtics is an understatement. They have now gone to comparing it to the banning of Jews in WWII and the holocaust.

 

[kmmccart75]

Melodramtics is an understatement. They have now gone to comparing it to the banning of Jews in WWII and the holocaust.

OMG - I had to go read it after hearing that! The first few pages are kind of boring, just reasonable people making reasonable statements. But then, all of a sudden.....crazy talk!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

After four martinis you did a pretty darn good job getting your point across, and I didn't notice any slurring! There is quite the melodramatics going on over there right now, very interesting.



I completely agree with you. It's only one restaurant but I would love to see more. Or, using the time limit system where after 8:00 they would not allow under 10. When we started going to Pleasure Island we were so happy we had one small portion of Disney to be away from kids for a little while. Now even that has changed and the parents bring the kids into the clubs, so that is no longer an option. In the grand scheme of things I'm sure Disney would not lose a ton of money over a few signature restaurants being adults only, or adults only after a certain time.[/quot

Actually I think they would make more money. DH & I seek out V&As just so we can have a quiet night of dining not eating with a side order of crying and screaming.
We used to find peace at CG...that is long gone. Yachtsman is not quiet anymore and Narcossee's we lost a long time ago.
I would even venture and say that an increase in pricing + a dress code would really make for a booked adult dining experience.
Would love to see Disney take notice of this and do a study group...(one can dream).

 

[BigGreen73]

Hi Guys! I really haven't had to endure many people questioning why my hubby and I haven't had kids, but something happened the other day, I just had to share!
There's a guy at work I don't really know, just to say hi to. Well the other day he asked me how my Christmas went. I said great. He said, "How many children do you have?" I said, " None." He looked at me like, What?!! "You're married, aren't you?" "Yes", I said, "but we don't have any kids." He said, "Well, it's okay to wait a little while, my wife and I waited 10 years before we had our child. So I'm sure it will happen. How long have you been married?" I said, "19 years." He said, "Oh?.......Oh!" (I don't think he realised how old I am, I'm 44, but look younger.) I said, "Yeah...I don't think we'll be having any children." He kind of skulked off. Now whenever he sees me, he looks all embarrassed.

Hi from a Mainer to a Mainer. Funny story. Some people just cannot comprehend that not all married couples want kids. My wife and I are both 34 and we've been married for over 10 years. No kids, and don't want em.

 

[Hixski]

Welcome to the dark side to all the new childfree folks!!!

 

[Hixski]

darn duplicate post

 

[MapleGirl]

Today is DH and my first anniversary. Right now we're sitting on the couch playing Kingdom Hearts 2 (a Disney video game) and eating year old wedding cake. Life is good.

 

[WDWguru]

Looks like the community board just heard about V&A... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1678405

Congrats MapleGirl!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Today is DH and my first anniversary. Right now we're sitting on the couch playing Kingdom Hearts 2 (a Disney video game) and eating year old wedding cake. Life is good.

Enjoy every bite of that cake!!!!!! Happy 1st!!!!

We used to live in Boston...we miss is so much!

 

[BigGreen73]

Today is DH and my first anniversary. Right now we're sitting on the couch playing Kingdom Hearts 2 (a Disney video game) and eating year old wedding cake. Life is good.

Sounds like my kind of Anniversary Celebration. Congrats.

 

[maddhatir]

Happy Anniversary MapleGirl!

And welcome new CF peoples!

I can't believe how the V7A thread has taken off- last time I checked it was only 2 pages- and now!?

I think I may need to put on my flame suit- I posted over there that to me, annoying drunks and annoying kids are pretty much the same in my book

I would not like to put up with either while dining or in the parks!

 

[MapleGirl]

Thanks for your good wishes everyone!

maddhatir - good post on the V&A thread!! It makes me SO MAD when self-righteous breeders say that Disney is only for children. I should NOT have to endure obnoxious children and their oblivious parents on my vacation or anywhere else. Yes, Disney attracts children, but last I checked anyone who wants to pay can get in the gates and Disney is pushing the adult aspect of the resorts. This goes beyond Disney too. We live in such a child-centric culture. Children should be taught good manners and to respect the restrictions placed upon them. Children do NOT belong everywhere that adults go. Your decision to breed should not affect my dinner, vacation, movie, etc... In fact, people should be taxed for having kids.


Ok, I'm getting a little steamed. Guess I'll take a chill-pill!

 

[MapleGirl]

Hey maddhatir,
Who's the guy in your signature?