V & A bans children...

[Richard Bruvofetc]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...08jan05,0,1847874.story?coll=orl_tab01_layout

One doesn't want any of the 'orrible sprogs around, does one.

 

[DisneyJo]

When I saw your post I was as I have friends who have dined there several times with their kids but it's only the under 10's which I think is a really good idea, my kids even though will be old enough would never want to eat there anyway, unless they served burgers

 

[natalielongstaff]

Great Idea as is JD weatherspoons policy of limiting the amount adults drink if they have children with them.

 

[wideeyes]

lol, no problem with me, it is what you would excpect at a place like that however they are people who want kids banned from signatures restaurants too and have child free deluxe hotel.(no doubt this will add fuel to it)

 

[Minniespal]

Personally I have no problems with children in restaurants, if they are behaved. It's a shame that some children, who are well-behaved and accustomed to eating out, will miss out because of this blanket ban.

 

[Cyrano]

Personally I have no problems with children in restaurants, if they are behaved. It's a shame that some children, who are well-behaved and accustomed to eating out, will miss out because of this blanket ban.

 

[CustardTart]

Personally I have no problems with children in restaurants, if they are behaved. It's a shame that some children, who are well-behaved and accustomed to eating out, will miss out because of this blanket ban.

For the most part I agree, Florence - when our children were little we took them with us to nice restaurants rather than pay for babysitting and had some fab times - BUT, last time we were in V&A, a couple were dining there with their beautiful but fractious little boy who clearly hated it and screamed throughout the meal! The parents refused to take him out (despite the staff having a quiet word) which made for a stressful dining experience...

So, based on that, I'm actually relieved - tho' I really think it's the useless parents who should be banned...

 

[Minniespal]

tho' I really think it's the useless parents who should be banned...

I totally agree Karen

 

[natalielongstaff]

For the most part I agree, Florence - when our children were little we took them with us to nice restaurants rather than pay for babysitting and had some fab times - BUT, last time we were in V&A, a couple were dining there with their beautiful but fractious little boy who clearly hated it and screamed throughout the meal! The parents refused to take him out (despite the staff having a quiet word) which made for a stressful dining experience...

So, based on that, I'm actually relieved - tho' I really think it's the useless parents who should be banned...

I agree Karen, ive always taken my children to restaurants and they are mostly well behaved, however i am very much looking forward to some very different meals when they are much older. Resorts like sandals cater for adults only and i see nothing wrong with restaurants doing the same.....it depends on what you are looking for

An adult only couple would probably not want to eat at wacky warehouse would they

 

[Kevin Stringer]

I think this is an excellent idea.

Victoria and Alberts is no ordinary restaurant. It costs an awful lot of money and is a dining experience rather than just a meal.
When my children were younger we would leave them in one of the clubs before eating in Disney's finer restaurants. Now they are older they come with us as they can appreciate the fine food and more adult atmosphere.

I have to say that if I went to V&A's and spent the evening next to a mis-behaving youngster I would be making a strong complaint to the management.
Disney is not planning to ban all children, just the younger ones. In my opinion V&A's is not suited to under 10's.

Kev

 

[wideeyes]

I agree it is not suitable for young children and I don't mind the ban, my DD is well behaved however I think at V&A boredom would set in and she would start to play up.

She loves the signature restaurants though as they have nicer food on the children menu and she can colour on the menu and have a fun dessert if she behaves, she loved yachtsman steakhouse so I would be against them making any of the other signature restaurants adult only.

 

[wayneg]

Sorry to be controversial looks like many agree with this decision but I Think it is totally wrong Disney(family entertainment) should do this, I have a 13 year old but ever since he was born he has behaved 100% in public, never aloud to run about, always please and thank you for everything.
Same as Palos on the Disney cruise ships, never eaten there because I don't believe children should be excluded.
off topic it also annoys me under 16's are not allowed on some of the tours in Disney. I have a 13 year old 6 foot tall with the IQ way above his years, probably knows more Disney trivia and facts than many that work for Disney yet he is not allowed to do many of the tours.
Its parents that are the problem, not children.
We have not done anything in 13 years that does not involve DS, I think thats what Disney should be about, not adults only.
My Brother would have totally the opposite opinon to me, he would ban children from everywhere.

 

[angel659]

I am in two minds. I can see why they did it. I also feel that if your children were respectable and well behaved I do not see the problem. Personally I would not take my children thier, because it isnt thier sort of place. Unless any character is involved or any other kind of entertainment then they would just hate it. They would not be naughty, but instead my dd would tell me every 5 mins that she is bored.

On the other hand we went to O'Hana with the children. Yes they loved it, but I certainly was annoyed with thier eating habits instead of paying more money for the quality of food. They didnt like it and wanted chips and hot dog I was not impressed with that. I would be fuming if my children ate terribly at any other expensive resturant.

For this reason I would never take them here. Waste of money and entertainment for my children.

 

[Boss Hogg]

Personally, I think it is an excellent idea. V&A's (IMHO) is not a family restaurant, it is an adult dining experience, and that is what I feel in general is missing at Disney - more adult environments.

Everything else at Disney is geared towards families and understandably so, but, I see no reason why there cannot be an adult only restaurant (as there is Jellyrolls - an adult only bar).

It is not IMHO down to whether children are, or are not well behaved - it is an adult orientated experience and therefore should be adult only, it is better for the other patrons I think if there are no children there.

On that note I need to go and get ready, as we have a 6.15 reservation at Victoria and Albert's tonight!!

 

[Jakey Rowling]

Sorry to be controversial looks like many agree with this decision but I Think it is totally wrong Disney(family entertainment) should do this, I have a 13 year old but ever since he was born he has behaved 100% in public, never aloud to run about, always please and thank you for everything.
Same as Palos on the Disney cruise ships, never eaten there because I don't believe children should be excluded.
off topic it also annoys me under 16's are not allowed on some of the tours in Disney. I have a 13 year old 6 foot tall with the IQ way above his years, probably knows more Disney trivia and facts than many that work for Disney yet he is not allowed to do many of the tours.
Its parents that are the problem, not children.
We have not done anything in 13 years that does not involve DS, I think thats what Disney should be about, not adults only.
My Brother would have totally the opposite opinon to me, he would ban children from everywhere.

I empathise with you on this one but still disagree because your situation is probably the exception to the rule.
Unfortunately I feel any commercial organisation has to cater for the majority or become a specialist supplier at greater cost.

At the end of the day time will tell if it's the correct business decision and you're 100% correct to withdraw your custom if you don't agree.

I'm not in the position for child free hols in orlando yet and everything we've done has been pretty much based around the family as you seem to have as well, but there must be a place for adult only environment as well in orlando.

 

[wayneg]

Can't agree on everything Matt and JK. This is one we will never agree on.
I see no reason to stop children going in anywhere where food is sold. I know many like youselves, incl my Brother who will totally back the idea.
I am 40 now, never wanted children excluding from anywhere and hope I never do. Although sometimes feel like giving the parents some parenting lessons
We all have different backgrounds, different ideas on a evening out and thoughts on children I fully understand your point of view, we are all different.

 

[Jakey Rowling]

Totally agree with the parenting lessons and think that this is behind the decision and think that is a shame the decent majority have to suffer, ourselves included

I'm miles from from being anti kids and didn't mean to come across as such, my mental age excludes it

Every holiday we've had has been based around the kids, happy kids = happy holiday as far as I'm concerned and you only have them for a few years so enjoy it and I don't think our views on kids and nights out are too different, I just feel there is market for adults as well. As you say live and let live and it's not as if it changes the Orlando experience to any real degree.

 

[disneyholic family]

makes sense...

as for Palos, we didn't go there on our first cruise because DS wasn't yet old enough and we weren't interested in eating without him. On our second cruise, we all went together.
As i said, i wasn't interested in eating there without him, but it didn't bother me that they had an age limit.

lots of things have age limits (e.g., spas). No big deal.