Over 500 restaurants in WDW. Why???

[Hixski]

I am posting this on the adults board because there was a similar thread not too long ago. Got really nasty and closed. I just watched the special on my DVR about WDW and the food they have there. They said that there are over 500 different places you can get food in WDW. 500!!! My question is this? How many of you adults and solos would like to see a couple of adult only restaurants in WDW. And no flames from families because they want their children to eat at V&A. I am asking the adults coming w/o children and solos. Maybe this will keep the discussion from becoming mean.

 

[Mouseknut]

Ill go ahead and post as an adult with children if it's ok? Personally, with all of the places to eat at "The World", I see no reason why they shouldnt have a couple of "Adult only" restaurants. I mean heck, they built Pleasure Island didn't they and that is considered an adult "playground". I think it would be a great idea for kid-free adults and singles to be able to get away from the kids they see at the parks all day for a nice peaceful meal.

 

[wendy46001]

You know i've never thought about that...I mean they have adult only restaurants on the cruise ships?? But i've always found if you stick to the higher end Vic&Als, Citrico, Blue Zoo...kids are normally slim to non

 

[Hixski]

You know i've never thought about that...I mean they have adult only restaurants on the cruise ships?? But i've always found if you stick to the higher end Vic&Als, Citrico, Blue Zoo...kids are normally slim to non

Exactly. That was where the big arguments came from. WDW is for the kids. No need for any adult only restaurants. The people that argued the hardest where the ones who took small children into all the places and did not care if they disturbed anyone. There are certainly not 500 places to eat on the cruise ship yet they have Palos.

I was just wondering how many would like to see a couple adult only places. With so many coming for weddings, honeymoons and anniversarys it would be nice. We will be there for out 21st anniversary this year. No one is advocating making Chef Mickeys adults only for cryng out loud. Just a couple out of 500.

 

[Simba's Mom]

WDW is NOT just for kids! Lately, I've noticed lots of people coming to these boards looking for a romantic restuarant to celebrate an anniversary or honeymoon. So maybe out of 500 restuarants, they could have one or two that cater to the romance/quiet/adult only crowd.

 

[erikthewise]

On a side note, the claim that there are "over 500 different places you can get food in WDW" appears to be bogus. (I note that the OP made it clear that she was just repeating this claim.) The menus at allearsnet.com are as complete as humanly possible, and they list roughly 225 distinct places you can "get food" at WDW, basically anything more permanent than an ice-cream cart, and including many places with very limited menus. As far as TS restaurants are concerned (which is all that is relevant to the topic raised), I think there are roughly 100.

Although there may not be any strictly adults-only restaurtants, Shula's Steakhouse at the Dolphin is the next best thing, making it clear children are not welcome. They note on their menu that they do not have a children's menu. In addition children of adult patrons can stay in the Dolphin Club for free! (last I heard) But presumably teens are welcome if they order from the standard menu.

For the record I have no problem with a small number of adult-only restaurants, but where are you going to put them? Adult-only restaurants in the parks don't make any sense, except maybe someplace like the "upstairs" Bistro de Paris in Epcot. And if you put one in a resort, it dramatically reduces the dining options for guests with children at that resort unless there are multiple dining spots nearby. It seems the most sensible places would be at DTD or GF. Make someplace like Fulton's or Portobello Yacht Club adults-only and the kids will never miss it. Or maybe someplace on the Boardwalk like Big River Grill.

 

[PghLybrt]

That would make my day!! I know there are tons of children at Disney and I do expect them (and appreciate them). However I want some adult time while in the World. Heck we can’t go on that pirate cruise (we are to old!!) so what’s wrong with making a place for adults?

 

[spiceycat]

you can tell by the menu which are children friendly and which are NOT.

go look at Whispering Canyon (very kid friendly) and compare it to Artist Pointe (not kid friendly)

the Polyn both restuarants are kid friendly. so it needs one.

the Grand Floridan has V&A already - but someone says it allows teen.

to me teens can be a BIGGER problem than little ones.

the Cont - again compare Chef Mickeys to the California Grill....

Disney tries to discourage children by not having anything on the printed menu that appeals to kids. of course some adults have learned Disney chef will make anything - and go that route. So it is the adults fault not the kids who had to go someplace that they didn't enjoy.

 

[maddhatir]

That would be great!

However, the "better" restaurants that do not really cater to children are all 2 TS credits-- thats no fair! DH and I dont have kids and I would like to dine in a nice restaurant w/o having to give up 2 of my credits just to get a good meal!

 

[BillSears]

I'd rather see a no rude patrons restaurant. I've seen many children behave flawlessly at restaurants and I've seen alot of adult idiots out there. I realize that it's alot easier to enforce an age limit. But age lmits don't always solve the problems.

BTW there is a spot in WDW that does enforce an age limit. It's Jellyrolls. Jellyrolls is 21 and over only. I think there may also be a club or 2 in PI that enforces an age limit.

 

[OKW Lover]

Adult only restaurant? Heck, I'd be happy if the adults would act like adults, no matter what restaurant.

Oh yes, and doesn't anybody take their hat off indoors anymore?

 

[I Love Pluto]

Adult only restaurant? Heck, I'd be happy if the adults would act like adults, no matter what restaurant.

Agree!!!! Some adults make most kids seem WELL BEHAVED!!!!

 

[bab31]

I think it would be nice. Doesnt matter if it is in a park or not.

There are all kinds of people out there and all kinds of behaviors.

 

[Hixski]

DH and I took the 7 day Western cruise last year. Palos was wonderful. (If there were obnoxious adults we did not see them. By the pool yes,but that is a different story). It was just nice not to hear a baby crying and a 2 year old meltdown. Everyone knows that there are wonderful children but there are also the holy terrors from hell. And the folks that have those children usually think they are cute. I would just like to see a restaurant like Palos. And just because a restaurant does not have a childs menu or does not seem child friendly does not mean that people will not take their kids in anyway. I know V&A would be considered adult only, but maybe just one more a little less pricey. Then adults could have V&A and another choice.

I promise not to be an obnoxious adult if we can just have one adult only place. Jellyrolls does not count either.

 

[deltachi8]

I have no interst in it because when I travel solo, I am there to be a kid. I get enough of being a grown up in th real world.

But to each their own.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm going to break the rule too, because we have a teenager. I think a few adults only restaurants would be great, as long as there were restaurants of equal quality that allowed kids. We won't take a Disney cruise, for the simple reason that the best restaurant is adults only. We sail on Celebrity instead. Our DS(14) enjoys fine dining as much as we do & has been to several upscale restaurants. I wouldn't be happy if we weren't able to go to V&A, because our DS is only 14. If there was another restaurant of equal quality to V&A, I don't see why one of them couldn't be adults only. Bottom line, don't make the best restaurants adults only, so families who have children with mature palates can't eat there, & I doubt too many people would object to adults only restaurants.

FWIW, I don't agree that teenagers can be more disruptive in restaurants than young kids. I say that for 2 reasons. No parent is going to pay fine dining prices for a group of teenagers to eat together. A teen alone with their parents acts very differently than they do when a bunch of them are together at the mall. Most young kids just can't sit still & talk in a low voice for a long period of time. Although, some can & act like little adults. They're definitely in the minority though. Any teen can understand how they're expected to act in a fine dining establishment. Since that's not really the topic at hand, I apologize for straying a bit.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I don't see why they can't have "adults only" sections of restaurants...sort of like the "smoking" sections of olden times. Glass off a section of an existing restaurant, or make a separate room. Solve all the problems, wouldn't it? Families w/ children as well as solo adults could enjoy the same amenities, same food, same level of service, just not infringe upon each other so much.

 

[maddhatir]

I don't see why they can't have "adults only" sections of restaurants...sort of like the "smoking" sections of olden times. Glass off a section of an existing restaurant, or make a separate room. Solve all the problems, wouldn't it? Families w/ children as well as solo adults could enjoy the same amenities, same food, same level of service, just not infringe upon each other so much.

that is a good idea!

FWIW, I don't agree that teenagers can be more disruptive in restaurants than young kids.

I agree, if teenagers are with their parents- that, to me, would not be an issue at all. But usually if teenagers are not with their parents- It might be another story. But you do not see many teenagers dining in a nice restaurant alone anyway.

I think the little ones are the topic of "concern".

 

[Laurafoster]

I agree, even though we are going as a large group this time with several young kids i think a couple of adult only restaurants wouldnt go amiss. Even if they did no children under the age of 16 say - usually they can behave themselves - although to be honest some in my family couldnt.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I don't see why they can't have "adults only" sections of restaurants...sort of like the "smoking" sections of olden times. Glass off a section of an existing restaurant, or make a separate room. Solve all the problems, wouldn't it? Families w/ children as well as solo adults could enjoy the same amenities, same food, same level of service, just not infringe upon each other so much.

That's a great idea!

OT, but this thread reminds me of a situation we encountered on our vacation a couple weeks ago. As I mentioned earlier, we like to eat good food. During that week, we ate at Emeril's, Tchoup Chop, Mama Della's, & Mythos just to name a few. All of these are at Universal & all allow kids. We had some wonderful, fine dining experiences. The last part of our trip was at a great hotel & spa at Daytona Beach Shores. We had dinner the 1st night in their restaurant, Baleens. This is supposed to be a very nice restaurant w/ great food. It's another of those places where you really pay for the experience. The 3 of us sat down & were thoroughly enjoying the experience. Unfortunately, by the time our appetizers arrived, things started to go down hill quickly. There was a large group of adults who arrived together. We had to yell back & forth with our server to place our entree order. We skipped wine & dessert, because we couldn't stand the noise long enough to enjoy them. That was the most infuriated my DH & I have ever been at a restaurant anywhere. I just wanted to stand up & yell, "Shut up!!!" Moral of the story, people of any age can act inappropriately, & be totally rude, when they're together as a group. So, when you petition WDW for the adult only restaurants, also put in a request for the restaurant to seat no more than 4 people at one table.