Non eater at Biergarten

[idohair2]

I had weight loss surgery and eat like a bird. Can I sit with my family while they eat at Biergarten and not order?

 

[FCDub]

No, sorry. If you're at a restaurant that is AYCE/family style/buffet/prix fixe, if you're sitting there, you're paying.

 

[Alan1972]

you eat half your body weight every day? Thats how much a bird eats.

 

[Leight19]

I know the general rule is everyone must pay but I’ve been thinking recently what happens if there is medical condition that prevents eating anything at all there (something like feeding tube). I’m not sure your situation qualifies since you technically could eat just not worthwhile amount for price but what about scenario if someone actually couldn’t eat? I’d imagine there’s some process to get exemption for ada reasons but I’ve never heard anything beyond blanket statements of if you go you pay. Any thoughts/experiences?

 

[Disneylover99]

I know the general rule is everyone must pay but I’ve been thinking recently what happens if there is medical condition that prevents eating anything at all there (something like feeding tube). I’m not sure your situation qualifies since you technically could eat just not worthwhile amount for price but what about scenario if someone actually couldn’t eat? I’d imagine there’s some process to get exemption for ada reasons but I’ve never heard anything beyond blanket statements of if you go you pay. Any thoughts/experiences?

I’m sure there are exceptions to the rule, but generally speaking, expect to pay.
I would just think of it as paying for the entertainment at The Biergarten.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Traditionally, even those unable to physically eat are charged, in general because entertainment is provided and the cost isn't simply about food.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I know the general rule is everyone must pay but I’ve been thinking recently what happens if there is medical condition that prevents eating anything at all there (something like feeding tube). I’m not sure your situation qualifies since you technically could eat just not worthwhile amount for price but what about scenario if someone actually couldn’t eat? I’d imagine there’s some process to get exemption for ada reasons but I’ve never heard anything beyond blanket statements of if you go you pay. Any thoughts/experiences?

Unfortunately Disney doesn't generally make exceptions even for things like feeding tubes. As others have said, at the AYCTE restaurants you are generally paying more for the atmosphere/experience than you are for the food.

 

[JayhawkFans]

Especially when you are dining at a restaurant that also includes entertainment like at the Biergarten .. you can expect that they will charge you whether you eat or not.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Think about it this way-can you imagine trying to police buffets? How many would try to deliberately cheat the system. I didn’t eat, well I had a bite of….but I didn’t eat! It is easier and smarter for Disney to have a blanket policy of everyone seated is charged.

 

[Jonfw2]

The thread title immediately made me think of What We Do in the Shadows.

 

[Jonfw2]

Especially when you are dining at a restaurant that also includes entertainment like at the Biergarten .. you can expect that they will charge you whether you eat or not.

“I’ll have one buffet and eleven extra plates, please”.

 

[jo-jo]

Almost every parent of a 3 year old feels the same way. I paid $25 for two chicken nuggets , a cookie and a wave to mickey.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

you eat half your body weight every day? Thats how much a bird eats.

I was just thinking that. My SIL said my niece ate like a bird. We took her to WDW and brought no snack credits home if that tells you what a bird eats.