Sci-Fi with wimpy kids?

[mom22boys]

I have very wimpy kids. DS 2 and DS 5 get scared/upset by movies pretty easily. Let's just say they can barely handle Buzz and Woody fighting under the truck in Toy Story. Anyway....they would love to eat dinner or lunch sitting in a car. They would love it so much I am not even sure if they would eat! So, tell me about the movies shown on the big screen. Do you think my wimpy kids could handle it?

Just in case you were wondering we have no plans to see It's Tough to be Bug or Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. In fact, we have the tamest of tame touring plans. Our vacation will definitely be "G" rated!

 

[kakiegirl]

They are old fashioned sci-fi movies that are more silly than scary (at least to an adult), however, if your children are really scarry I would think it could definently bother them. It is set up like a drive in, it is dark and they do show monsters and aliens. Maybe an adult from your group could ask to go in earlier just to peek at the movies showing and see what they think. It is a really neat experience.

 

[justcruisin]

I'd give it a try. The movies are black and white and are from the 50s or 60s -- I don't recall any sound (or maybe you can control the sound from your car) ... it was definitely not loud.

The servers wear rollerskates - that add's to the enjoyment.

If your children are not going to like it, I think you'll know even before you get to your "car". Maybe they'll let you take our children in for a peek?

We stay away from the 3d movies too!

 

[pennyplanner]

How about describing them as "sensitive" instead of "wimpy." Much nicer, don't you think?

You could always make the ADR but have a back-up plan for CS lunch!

--penny

 

[KellyluvsDisney]

My kids are scaredy cats, but they love Sci-fi. It is not scary at all. They are usually just so excited to be eating in a car that they really dont pay that much attention to the movies.

 

[daannzzz]

There are skeletons, men in monster suits, cartoons with aliens chasing a woman, semi loud narraters speaking about "EXCITEMENT BEYOND IMAGINATION". There is soome potential for them to be scared but it wouldn't hurt to try. Eating in the cars might balance out the old Black and White monsters.

 

[Suzanne74]

How about describing them as "sensitive" instead of "wimpy." Much nicer, don't you think?

oh my - aren't we the politically correct one

To the OP, I would hold the ressie and give it a try. My daughter is on the wimpy side sometimes too and LOVED Sci-Fi. Just have an alternative plan just incase and by all means skip Fantasmic, seriously!!!

 

[travelitis]

I agree that you'll know before you even get to your seat. If the kids don't like it, then you can just head elsewhere without ordering, or, more importantly, being charged. lol!

 

[mom22boys]

How about describing them as "sensitive" instead of "wimpy." Much nicer, don't you think?

--penny

One thing that is so difficult about electronic communication is that you cannot "feel" what someone is saying. I say "wimpy" with a heart full of love. I love that my boys are sensitive and affectionate. I love that they have no problems expressing their feelings. Obviously, they are the way they are because of the way they have been raised. I am literally the most sensitive, empathetic, caring person I know.

I am their mother and I would never insult my children. I was just joking around and exaggerating to catch people's attention so that they would reply to the post. It is called sensationalism.

As to your post, I have no idea what your intent was, but I will tell you that to me it comes across as offensive. You do not know me or my children.

I have read many threads on here that have turned nasty due to someone stating a rude opinion and I never thought I would be the brunt of one of these offensive comments.

Penny, my post did not ask for parenting advice, I asked if Sci-fi was scary. If your intent was not to be demeaning, then please ignore this post.

To those, who answered my question I appreciate your advice. My "sensitive" children and I thank you!

 

[Spoisal]

One thing that is so difficult about electronic communication is that you cannot "feel" what someone is saying. I say "wimpy" with a heart full of love. I love that my boys are sensitive and affectionate. I love that they have no problems expressing their feelings. Obviously, they are the way they are because of the way they have been raised. I am literally the most sensitive, empathetic, caring person I know.

I am their mother and I would never insult my children. I was just joking around and exaggerating to catch people's attention so that they would reply to the post. It is called sensationalism.

As to your post, I have no idea what your intent was, but I will tell you that to me it comes across as offensive. You do not know me or my children.

I have read many threads on here that have turned nasty due to someone stating a rude opinion and I never thought I would be the brunt of one of these offensive comments.

Penny, my post did not ask for parenting advice, I asked if Sci-fi was scary. If your intent was not to be demeaning, then please ignore this post.

To those, who answered my question I appreciate your advice. My "sensitive" children and I thank you!

This is SOOOO none of my business - but I think Penny was just teasing in a fun way (notice the winking smiley after her comment - she was just playing!)

Now, I am trying Sci-Fi with my 2 DD's 5 & 8 this year as well...my 5 year old was scared of ET 2 years ago, I hope she can handle it! I think it will be so much fun they won't care about the movies...that's what I am hoping anyway!

 

[lyncruiser]

Recently when we ate there, our 9-year-old was very upset and scared by the movie clips and couldn't sleep that night, so if your children are sensitive (or whimpy . . . whatever!), I would avoid Sci-Fi. I never dreamed he would react that way or, of course, we would never have gone there. The fun of sitting in a car to eat was far outweighed by the scary images on the screen. I'd try Prime Time Cafe instead.

 

[jann1033]

i don't think a 2 and 5 yr old who are sensitive to movies would get the "campyness' and i'd definitley skip it. remember yrs ago some people were actually afraid at these movies. you aren't missing anything food wise.

wait till they are older

course this is coming from someone who still is afraid of Frankenstein so maybe projection on my part

 

[unixadm]

I had no problem with a very sensitive 3 YO and a 4 YO.

Our 3 YO would not go on Carousel of Progress because he was scared, but loved the Sci-Fi Drive in!

When we were first being walked to our car, he said he was scared because it was dark. Then as soon as we sat down, saw it was a restaurant and got crayons, he calmed down a bit....then when he got his "glow" drink, he was completely happy!

They had no problem with the movies...there were a couple of Tom and Jerry cartoons mixed in as well which he liked.

 

[daannzzz]

I can't remember what all they had but here are some of the types of things (or similar) that you will see.
Spoilers...

http://www.podster.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fotos/robmonster.jpg

http://www.fantascienza.com/cinema/giant-gila-monster/media/5.jpg

http://www.mindspring.com/~rellis2/outre/plan9.jpg

http://afm.infinit.net/chro/cine/amazing_man2.jpg

http://www.clubdesmonstres.com/saucerman.jpg

There are some animated items as well with an alien constantly chasing a woman (it is humerous for those old enough to understand).

 

[mom22boys]

This is SOOOO none of my business - but I think Penny was just teasing in a fun way (notice the winking smiley after her comment - she was just playing!)

Thank you for the fresh perspective. I hope you are right. I do not know why I felt attacked after reading that, but I did. Like I said, this electronic communication is difficult, because you miss all of the other ways we communicate such as nonverbal clues and tone. Penny, I apologize if your comment was said in the same "fun" that mine was. If so, I really went off the deep end and am completely embarassed. I think all of this overplanning is getting to me. I think it is time to step back from the boards for a little while.

I am thinking that maybe we should just skip Sci-Fi for now. There will always be other trips. I feel badly for the poster whose 9 year old had such trouble. I guess that is my fear.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

 

[pennyplanner]

Mom22boys,

I absolutely was kidding!

I didn't mean to offend you or anyone else! I added the "wink" for that reason. I was just making, what I thought, was a funny comment to add to my suggestion about having a back-up plan.

Of course, you wouldn't demean your kids in any way. Just the fact that you sought out advice to make their dining experience a kid friendly fun one, says it all to me.

Have a super trip!

--penny

 

[joll43]

I think this is the time when you can go with your boys and really enjoy the Peter Pan ride, Winnie-the-Pooh, etc. - basically all the "nice" rides (the ones that still make me well up!). That sensitivity tends to go away before you know it, so enjoy it!

I agree that electronic communication really does get you in trouble; my fiance & I read your original post about your "wimpy" boys and honestly, upon reading it, it did in fact look like you were putting them down and there would be a great deal of pressure later on not to be "wimpy". Choice of words is pretty key. Of course none of us knows each other; all we know of one another is what we write and how we write it. I'm so glad you posted your response -- good luck w/sci-fi!

 

[CherCrazy]

Just to let you know, Sci Fi's movie clips also include scenes from the NY World's Fair (1965) where they were showcasing "future" inventions. None were scary. The movie clips that are shown look like coming attraction type ads from the 50's...the type you would see at the drive in!

I think the clips are pretty balanced between the Tom & Jerry cartoons, the world's fair stuff, and the movie previews.

Someone on here had a really good idea of popping in to see if you like it (or the kids). I'm sure they would allow that.