imbelle
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2003
Sigh, the dinner party situation was an analogy. I'd explain it but then I'm pretty sure it would be like trying to make my point to the oblivious person in the analogy. Lounges and bars are separate spaces from restaurants themselves for a reason. I don't hate kids; I have been taking WDW trips with kids for over 20 years but it never would have occurred to me to take them to a bar. There are plenty of eateries in WDW to take kids to and I doubt that many youngsters are begging to be taken to Nomad Lounge. If it is the parents' desire to go there and what they want supersedes consideration for their kids and those around them, well, we all have our priorities. I suppose this is why every ride at the parks now has to have a recording reminding people to supervise their own children. As far as what Walt Disney would have wanted, let's remember that this man was a smoker and a drinker yet Disneyland did not serve alcohol except in Club 33. So who is to say if he would have considered it appropriate to take kids to a bar/lounge? He also said "If I made pictures just for kids I'd go broke." There are adult only spaces on the cruise ships so obviously the Disney company sees the value of giving adults some "breathing space". I never told the OP that she couldn't take her 3 and 5 year old to Nomad Lounge. She asked for opinions on whether or not it was appropriate so obviously she had doubts or she would not have asked. I responded with my opinion that a 3 and a 5 year old might be bored there and act up. I did not expect everyone to agree with it and I don't expect to convince anyone to change their personal viewpoint. Sadly, it has been my experience that most parents seem to overestimate their child's tolerance level and then it becomes an imposition upon those around them. Hence, my hesitation to recommend taking toddlers to a venue (bar/lounge) that traditionally been considered an adult space. Regardless, the original poster has indicated that she has made a decision so I think we're done here.