Poll: Was Disney right in excluding children under 10 from V&A?

[Uncleromulus]

Since this subject is currently being discussed in several threads, no real need for lengthy comments. Just curious as to the actual numbers.

 

[Melrosgirl]

Yes ...although I don't eat there (not my style), I know when I go to Jiko's and other pricey restaurants at WDW, the kids who run around and make a scene drive me up a wall. (and that is why I no longer go to Jiko's...because now my 3 year old will be the one running around!).

 

[Uncleromulus]

I'm beginning to see a trend---

 

[alldiz]

I do think there should be at least 1 restaurant that does not
allow kids.....so many people go for their honeymoon.
Kerri

 

[TisBit]

I think this was for the parents as much as other guests. Other posts have mentioned how often parents of little ones end up leaving early, etc, because V&A's just isn't the appropriate place. I don't think they are trying to be too restrictive, just giving a warning that this isn't a typical table service!

I have a hard time justifying paying that amount for me and my wife, I don't see how anyone could for a 5 year old! But then again, there are a lot of people that don't care about the costs and will gripe about this decision anyway!

 

[webray]

Kind of, it should have been children under 18 are not welcome.

 

[DizzDoll]

There's nothing wrong with having a fancy (read: elegant) restaurant strictly for adults. And the V&A is a culinary experience, for more advanced palettes. No kid I know would chow down on foi gras.

 

[Laura]

I do think there should be at least 1 restaurant that does not
allow kids.....so many people go for their honeymoon.
Kerri

And that's an excellent point. WDW is a major honeymoon destination.

 

[gismo1554]

Yes and Jiko's should bring it back too! Its so much nicer in the signature resturants not to have kids. Last time I went to Jikos there were two young girls (maybe 12) in there in wet swimsuits sat on towels. I felt sorry for the next party sat at that table.

 

[Frankiesmom]

I think so. Now I might actually make a reservation there. I have always wanted to eat there;and I wouldn't consider the thought of bringing my kids-and that's what has kept me away-kids. Now, I love kids-but for that kind of experience I didn't want to pay those prices and take the chance that there would be kids next to me.

 

[Frankiesmom]

I think so. Now I might actually make a reservation there. I have always wanted to eat there;and I wouldn't consider the thought of bringing my kids-and that's what has kept me away-kids. Now, I love kids-but for that kind of experience I didn't want to pay those prices and take the chance that there would be kids next to me.

 

[Frankiesmom]

I think so. Now I might actually make a reservation there. I have always wanted to eat there;and I wouldn't consider the thought of bringing my kids-and that's what has kept me away-kids. Now, I love kids-but for that kind of experience I didn't want to pay those prices and take the chance that there would be kids next to me.

 

[soontobewed07]

I went with yes. I would never bring my munchkin to a sig. rest. Now he is 7 mo and I don't go anywhere he would be the loudest person lol. Family dining for us.

 

[mom2aredhead]

I'm beginning to see a trend---

How is 1 restaurant a trend?

I have a child and would have never brought him there, so it doesn't matter to me either way. Frankly if they wanted to do that with 1 or 2 more restaurants and improve the food and service to make it a true "signature dining" experience ror adults only, that would be fine too...there are lots of adults that go to WDW without kids, they have an entire department dedicated to having a dream wedding there, and they host conventions. There is definitely a need for a few places that are more "adult" in atmosphere.
Seriously...I don't think that the number 1 family vacation destination on the planet is going to start banning kids from all restaurants based on this happening at V&A...There are, what, about a hundred other places on property to bring the kiddos to eat? A few hundred quiet square feet is not that big a deal.

 

[gismo1554]

How is 1 restaurant a trend?

I have a child and would have never brought him there, so it doesn't matter to me either way. Frankly if they wanted to do that with 1 or 2 more restaurants and improve the food and service to make it a true "signature dining" experience ror adults only, that would be fine too...there are lots of adults that go to WDW without kids, they have an entire department dedicated to having a dream wedding there, and they host conventions. There is definitely a need for a few places that are more "adult" in atmosphere.
Seriously...I don't think that the number 1 family vacation destination on the planet is going to start banning kids from all restaurants based on this happening at V&A...There are, what, about a hundred other places on property to bring the kiddos to eat? A few hundred quiet square feet is not that big a deal.

Thats why I never understood why they altered Jikos from adult only to open dining as it was always busy. I personally would rather go to a resturant with no kids if Im having an expensive meal as I don't have kids and like the peace and quiet. I also do kind of feel that kids detract from the specialness of signiture resturants like the relaxed dress code does. I always feel if you are paying that much for an extra special meal then there should be something different to a normal resturant.

 

[WDW4ever]

double post - sorry

 

[WDW4ever]

I'm beginning to see a trend---

How is 1 restaurant a trend?

I read the post by Uncleromulus as seeing a trend in the poll itself (most are voting in favor), not a sweeping generalization of restaurants going child free.

 

[mom2aredhead]

I read the post by Uncleromulus as seeing a trend in the poll itself (most are voting in favor), not a sweeping generalization of restaurants going child free.

Thank you - the coffee hasn't quite worked yet this morning. DUH! I guess I was reading too much into it since this it seems to be such a hot topic. My bad!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Of course I meant the trend in the voting!!
I doubt seriously WDW would extend this to any other restaurant.

 

[Kitka]

I think it's unfortunate that people who raise their children to know how to act in better restaurants are penalized for those who do not. Not to mention the fact that "10" is quite arbitrary and I think that I'd be more comfortable with "18 +" only. I know many 10 year olds who are hellions compared to my 6 year old.

But I could deal with a true adults only policy.