Some of the new kids menu scans:

[2002Disneybride]

Well, I would like to think that my son will eat what is in the restaurant, but he is 2 and anyone that has a 2 year old knows that they are quirky! My son will love something one day and the next act like it is toxic waste! Now, I am not going to stress over it and I am not going to request mac and cheese...I thought of buying a jar of peanut butter. strawberry jam, and some bread and I will make him some pb&j if I need to. I am going to get some cereal bars which I know he loves. I won't chance ordering something at a restaurant that I know he won't eat and will cause a scene over. THe kid loves fruits and veggies-I picked buffets so that I could get him a variety of things...so hopefully, I won't have to make him a pb&j...
Allergies are a different story-I think it is a parents responsibility to make sure they find something their kid can eat. If that means asking the chef, then ask the chef. I'd rather do that than risk an allergic reaction! I think the people who have food allergies, handle this appropriately with the chefs and don't make a big deal.
To the poor poster who had to explain all about her sons condition etc and why she requests special food for her son--I feel sorry that you had to explain yourself! I am sure it is hard for you-they thought my baby had pyloric stenosis. It is sad that people have to voice their opinions in such a way to make you feel you have to justify your actions. You do what you have to do for your child!
Just my 2 cents[/COLOR]

 

[Hope73]

I hated my kids ate chix nuggets for every meal. Much healthier.

 

[Mom2Four]

Hi. I recently found out that WCC has gotten rid of chicken strips, but instead having grilled chicken strips... My ds is very picky and most likely won't like the grilled ones. So, I was wondering that if you asked your server for the fried (?) chicken strips, will you be able to order them? Thanks in advance

 

[bicker]

It is always worth asking. However, if it is an item that they no longer have the ingredients in-house (like the child fried chicken strips, which are pre-packaged), then it is more likely that the answer would be 'no'. Maybe you and the chef can work out some other alternative once you get there. They are often very very very accommodating! No guarantees though.

 

[MinnieBuckeye]

I have noticed on menus for CS kid's meals, such as Tusker House, the dessert choice is listed as Sugar Free Jello. Does anyone know if there are other options available?

Thanks.

 

[bicker]

Yes, generally there is at least one other alternative, typically applesauce.

 

[Helpmate]

One of my DDs just had it along with some steak fries.

 

[KKB]

DS12 will have to pay adult price for DDP...yet as I looked at these kids menus, I realized he would be perfectly happy everywhere w/ the entrees & desserts...(no, no salad or soup for him! MAYBE chicken noodle soup..)
SOOOO....will likely have to get DD9 to choose from adult entrees/desserts (she will try ANYTHING....escargots on DCL & loved them!), order DS12 an adult appertizer (mozzerella sticks anyone...onion rings...and a few others), eat his sisters entree/dessert & she can have his! Well, it all works out!

 

[englishrose47]

So far every time I ask DGS (5) what he wants to eat at any restaurant if Mac & cheese is on the menu that's what he picks. He also likes salads, carrot stix, grapes and applesauce and I'm quite sure if we have something he wants he'll ask ans share. The only problem I see is the desserts. Let me see sister has chocolate cake and I have S/f jello!! Not going to be pretty. Will have to oop there !!

 

[DCDisney]

I noticed that it is stated the moose isn't a child's desert at le cellier, how does it work if the child wants this for a desert, or is that even a possibility?

It's only a possibility of you are willing to pay OOP. It's the same for the smores dessert there as well. They don't charge you for the extra $2 for steak though....

Yvonne

 

[Millie12591]

At the beginning of this thread are menus, are these the same menus everyone is still talking about now? And are these menus good every where? We will eat at...Mama Melroses,Coral Reef,Bomas,Whispering CC,San Angel Inn, I'm curious for my dd7 sake. I'm thrilled if it is, that way I know I'm not just getting mac and cheese and fried stuff the whole time. Yippie! This is a load off my mind if that's the case, I was worried she wouldn't get good food choices.

 

[bicker]

Those are samples (so not every restaurant will be the same as those), but they're representative of what you'll find at the TS restaurants.

 

[mdsouth]

Your right, it isn't my business. I guess I shouldn't care either, and should feel lucky my kids have a reasonably varied palette. If someone lets there kids eat only chicken nuggets or grilled cheese or hot dogs or whatever, that's their prerogative, although I don't think its very healthy. I'm not a doctor, so I am not going to argue the sensory/texture thing, although I admit I am skeptical.

You said it yourself, you are NOT a doctor, NOR have you had to deal with a child's sensory issues or dietary issues! If only you had to even deal with a child with these issues for one meal - you would have more understanding.

It sounds to me as if the parents/guardians of the children that do have these issues do go out of their way to check out what is available before hand and plan accordingly! But even so, it is sometimes extremely hard to find the perfect place to eat at WDW that has exactly what is needed on the regular menu! For us, it was trying to find just plain white milk available in the parks (the snack carts did not have them, and when we went a majority of the CS places did not either).

 

[cougartrace]

Some kids, like my son, are encouraged to eat high calorie diets to increase weight. Kids, unless the weight is hereditary or having a major problem, can eat high calorie foods and burn them off much better than adults.

In any case. WDW is a vacation and I will not monitor my son's eating habits during this week (well late night sugar is a no-no..lol)

 

[beachgrl001]

I don't know about other restaurants but......at WCC we are allowing mixing and matching between the complete meals and the you pick it meals. For example, if you want the grilled chicken and pasta with the watermelon and worms and dirt, we are able to do that.

My ds is 12 and we will be on the DDP(free dining) would he be able to get the chicken fingers w/ff at WCC? and an adult app and desert? he is a very picky eater and wont eat anything from their regular menu.

 

[beachgrl001]

never mind I just looked at it again and it says grilled chicken not chicken fingers.

 

[beachgrl001]

My DS has had the sensory/texture issue. Please don't be skeptical. It is a very real problem. Maybe my explanation will help clarify for you exactly what it means. DS was born premature. He had severe reflux, sensory issues, piloric stenosis, failure to thrive, delays in every area(speech, walking, etc..)sleep apnea, and more. He could not tolorate any textured foods for the first 2.5 years of his life. He was basically on a liquid diet or eating stage 1 or 2 baby food. His reflux caused an adversion to foods, especially since he already had a sensory issues with texture. Whether by mouth or touch. I couldn't even let powder or cream touch his skin. Through intensive therapies, and a lot of work at home with him, he started being able to handle some textured foods. It was a slow process. He would then only keep the food to the front of his mouth, because of the fear of vomiting due to the reflux and sensitive gag he has. He also had a problem with stuffing too much in because he couldn't "feel" what was there. At the age of 4 now, and after therapy, which he still has, and after surgery and many hospital stays, my DS has finally come to a point where he can tolorate textured foods.

Now I have never thought that my DS problem was one a restaurant was responsible for. I have never gone to a WDW restaurant or any other and got mad because they didn't have or couldn't provide a meal my son could tolerate. As a parent it is my job to do my research and see what items of food are available and are good for my DS. For years I would bring his foods with me. I think it is great that WDW can provide assistance with food for dietary or religious issues. DD and DH are lactose intollerate. They usually just avoid the foods they know will trigger an attack and no big deal. If an allergy exsists it is simple to call the restaurant ahead and get something that is appropiate. To make a big deal out of there being no chicken nuggets at a place just because that's all your kid eats is crazy, IMHO! There are options, go someplace that has them, or teach your child to try new things. When DD went through that chicken nugget only faze, I would get them for her from the McD's at either DtD, or Epcot. There is always someplace to find what your kid likes at WDW. You just need to do your homework. Even if a person doesn't know these wonderful boards exsist. All the restaurants have their menus up to view before you enter! All anyone has to do is take a look and if what their kid wants isn't there, then try someplace else.

Hi Both of my DS had pyloric stenosis! My little one had reflux also. DS 12 is a very picky eater he will only eat chicken fingers, nuggets, ff or mashed potatoes and a few other things. When I used to make him try new things he would gag and sometimes throw up.

 

[angipoo]

DD(7) has had reflux since she was 4 weeks old. We've made progress (she loves spaghetti now as long as there is only tomato sauce, no meat), but vegetables are still nonexistent in her diet. She has trouble gagging on textured food too! So glad the menus have found a happy medium between healthy and picky friendly.

 

[SILLYANDI]

I hate to hijack the thread but on the issue of reflux and children...
I have a 6 yr old who was a 28weeker who had all the aformentioned issues. The food aversions, NG tube, and projectile vomiting were my idea of hell. At 29 months old we were contemplating surgery because we couldn't find any other solution. A wise doctor (infectious disease specialist) that we were seeing for other issues asked us if we tried milk of magnesia. We had not, and since it was cheap and harmless we figured it couldn't hurt. We gave DS a teaspoon of MOM about 30 minutes before meals and I am not kidding-all of his problems were gone in 3 feedings. Within a week he was weaned from the NG tube. The only thing that continued were the aversions. After a few months without reflux & vomiting he became more interested in trying new foods (it could have been the OT also) and now at age 6 we have no problems with food. Perhaps it can work for your kids too?! Good Luck!