Picky Eater

[CHRIS0498]

I am taking my nephew with us this year, who is 11. The only thing the kid eats is chicken nuggets and pasta. Will they let him order from the kids menu?

 

[iluvgoofy24]

I am pretty sure that they let will allow him to eat off the kids menu. My brother is 12 and when we went lastyear they asked him several places if he wanted to eat off the kids menu. Some places have adult chicken fingers.

 

[lyzziesmom]

They let me order off the kid's menu last year, and I'm 32.

Have a great trip!

 

[LorilieMarie]

I'm sure he can. My daughter had the dining plan last year - listed as a 10 year old. (kids meals at Disney are for UNDER 10) She ordered from both menus during her stay. We always asked if she could see both menus and it was no problem. I don't know why it would be.

Just tell them your child throws really big tantrums when they can't order what they want

 

[septbaby]

This is a great opportuity. He is your nephew, not son so you have bit more leverage and probably cool points than Mom or Dad. Make a deal that he has to try one new or different thing everyday you are there. It can't be dessert each day. This is a way to open up his palate and if you're on the plan you really don't care so use it to your advantage. If you bring him home liking somethig different his parents will think you are either a goddess(or god) or the coolest.

Good luck

 

[lyzziesmom]

This is a great opportuity. He is your nephew, not son so you have bit more leverage and probably cool points than Mom or Dad. Make a deal that he has to try one new or different thing everyday you are there. It can't be dessert each day. This is a way to open up his palate and if you're on the plan you really don't care so use it to your advantage. If you bring him home liking somethig different his parents will think you are either a goddess(or god) or the coolest.

Good luck

As someone who has always been and still is an extremely picky eater, something like this can really backfire. I still to this day can't stand when somebody suggests that I just try something, I might like it! To me that feels like a lot of peer pressure, and it makes me very nervous and uncomfortable. As a preteen, I lived in Orlando and accompanied a lot of family members to WDW when they visited the area. I would have HATED it if they insisted that I try something new every day. If it is my own idea, fine. Otherwise, please back off and let me just enjoy my vacation without the pressure and the bribing. A "deal" like that would have really ruined my trip, as I'd be obsessing over what they were going to make me eat. Kids at that age are insecure enough, I don't think it's really a big deal. Just let him eat what he likes, it's his vacation too.

 

[septbaby]

That's exactly the idea, he picks, but its something new to him. Hence my comment that it can't be a dessert item everyday, somedays, but not everyday. Its giving him license to explore and his aunt/uncle won't fuss if he "wastes" it, just explore.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Well see, thats the whole thing. Picky eaters don't want to "explore." We like knowing exactly what is going to be on our plate and don't want any surprises or anything different. There are definitely different degrees of pickiness, and I'm on the extreme side. I certainly hope this child is not as bad as I am, it sometimes makes life difficult, but if I eat something I don't like it will make me gag and possibly the offending food will make a return appearance. I know people mean well when they encourage us to try new things, but it's really an unpleasant experience to even hear it suggested for the umpteenth time. I think if the kid wants to try something new, he will. I just bristle at the idea of trying to make a deal with him, it could make him really uncomfortable and anxious.

ETA: Buffets are a really good choice with picky eaters. There are usually chicken nuggets or some other kind of "familiar" food on the buffet, but there are also other choices available that they can actually see and decide if it looks like something they want to try. Sometimes looking at a menu can be intimidating for a very picky eater, because you're not sure exactly what the food will look like and how the presentation will be. Will the sauce be on top or next to? That can make or break the meal for a picky eater. A buffet clears up the uncertainty and presents the choices in an appealing manner, clearly labeled and right there to see if it looks good or offending.

 

[septbaby]

I am taking my nephew with us this year, who is 11. The only thing the kid eats is chicken nuggets and pasta. Will they let him order from the kids menu?

Chris0498, you've seen my posts, hope you have a great time and create wonderful memories!

 

[Disney_CandyIllusion]

yeah they will by the way have a great time

 

[fAnnF]

Yes they will, I'm 20 and still order off the kids menu. I a picky eater and a light eater. I've only had a problem once. I was at garden grill and asked them to bring out a childs place. the first time I ate there w/o a problem, the 2nd time the server seemed annoyed that I asked for it.
I was at WCC on my 20th birthday and ordered off the kids menu and ordered a kids dessert.

 

[lyzziesmom]

septbaby, I'm sorry if I somehow offended you. I didn't mean to reject your suggestion, I was just trying to give a point of view from the picky eater's side. As something I've dealt with for 32 years, a lot of people just don't understand what it's like to be a picky eater and I was trying to help the OP.

OP - It really is all about the memories. 20 years from now, I bet nobody will remember what anyone ate or which menu they ordered from. WDW is very accommodating to all types of eaters. Have a great trip!