V&A question...dress code for children

[gepetto]

My SIL and her husband are planning on dinner at V&A with their 3 children. They have an infant, a 2 year old and a 3 year old. What would the dress code be for the children?



TIA

 

[jel0511]

This post is going to open up a can of worms, but here goes with my opinion.... does your SIL know that they don't offer kids menus at V&A's? And that a dinner at V&A's will last anywhere from 2 - 3 hours? I hope she's pretty sure that her children will stay attententive for that long, since it's a VERY quiet place and NOT VERY child friendly. Now, with that being said, the children will have to observe the dress code as well, so I'd bring a nice dress if there are girls, and slacks, oxford shirt and tie for boys.

 

[PrincessAurora]

I would say a pretty dress for girls and a nice suit with a tie for boys. As well as their best table manners and "company" voices. I believe that dinner for children is the same price as for adults (approx $80 per plate), in case she was not aware. I'm not sure if the palates of a 2 and 3 year old are atuned to butternut squash soup with black pepper foam and the like.

I'm sure that there is no need to dress up the baby, though it would be cute if they did. I am assuming that the baby will sleep in its carrier and not cry through dinner.

 

[gepetto]

Well, the infant is still breastfeeding so he's still not eating table food. I'm sure they will be able to find something on the adult menu that the 2 toddlers can share.

Do you think a nice sleeper would be ok for the infant? I'm not sure if I've ever seen suits for a 3 month old...

 

[Took]

I'm fairly sure that V&A's does not allow plate sharing and that prices are "per person, fixed." Since V&A's, unlike other WDW restaurants, is not courting the family crowd, but couples, this restaurant does not offer special pricing or accomodations for children. I'm not even certain that the infant won't be charged!

I would advise your SIL to re-think this one. At any rate, she should call the restaurant to check on the pricing, etc.

 

[Uncleromulus]

I agree that you might want to rethink this. I've only seen children twice at V&A in 21 previous meals--and they were both in the 10-12 year old range.
And you should call V&A direct to check on menus and prices, etc. I know they can accomodate kids that young, but I'm not exactly certain how. The direct # (I believe)is 407-824-1089. Otherwise just call the Grand Floridian and they will connect you. Best to call around dinner time, to be sure of getting a "live" person.
As for dress--for children that young, I doubt it will matter much. Just be sure whatever they wear is comfortable, as they will be at the table for about 2 1/2 hours.

 

[robinb]

I would also suggest that your SIL re-think taking 2 toddlers and a baby to V&A's. It is an adult dining experience that lasts at least 2 hours. I used the Fairy Godmothers when my DD was under 4 years old and I wanted to go to V&A's. Both times the sitters were great . My DD is finally 4 and can go to the kids club at the Polynesian and I know she'll have a blast while we have a quiet, romantic, fantastic, adult meal.

 

[BCV23]

Yet another vote for rethinking the situation. It really is a long, leisurely meal and I think it would be so hard on even the most placid 2 and 3yo to sit for that amount of time.

And Go Cubs!

 

[ducklite]

I agree, I can't imagine any toddler, even if they are heavily dosed with a sedative (that's a JOKE people!) to be able to enjoy a meal at V&A's. And I do'nt know about anyone else, but if my child isn't enjoying themselves, I'M sure not going to be. That's a lot of cash to lay out for unenjoyable meal.

And V&A's will NOT offer a kids meal and doesn't allow plate sharing. For that kind of money, I'd book the Grand 1 Yacht, where you can have your V&A's meal served to you privately and order kids meals for the kids. Plus view the fireworks at the same time

Anne

 

[ducklite]

ANd BTW--Macy's, Nordstroms, Lord and Taylor, Neiman Marcus, etc. all carry little "suits" in infants sizes. They're adorable.

Anne

 

[BCV23]

Originally posted by ducklite
For that kind of money, I'd book the Grand 1 Yacht, where you can have your V&A's meal served to you privately and order kids meals for the kids. Plus view the fireworks at the same time

Anne

Oh, great idea! I didn't know you could get V&A food on the Grand!

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Another vote for rethinking this situation. While I am sure the children are well behaved, I personally do not think its fair to the kids to have to endure such a long meal. Nor would it be fair to the other diners, who most likely have arranged for child care. Also if indeed they do charge for the infant that is alot of money to lay out for something that could easily turn into a fiasco. If the kids get antsy and loud, they would have to leave, wouldn't they?I would just get a sitter for a fraction of the cost.

 

[webray]

Your SIL will tick a lot of people off, taking little kids to V&A's...there is no way I would impose my kids on all the other people in this restaurant. There is no way a child could even appreciate the food/service there.

Tell her to take them to the kids club or wait until they make the trip without kids.

 

[stink]

Another vote for SIL rethinking taking toddlers & infants to V & As. It is not a restuarant for young children. It seems it would be cheaper to pay for a in room sitter and room service. If she decides to take them to V & A please post the date and seating time. Thanks.

 

[zurgswife]

Another vote for rethinking the choice of V&A with the small children.....I have children that close and I would never had wanted to try to enjoy a 2+ hr meal and make sure that they were quiet and entertained....There will be alot of unhappy diners at that seating I can guarentee.....

 

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I smell a rat...

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[gabbygrennell]

I was really shocked to see this post! This is my opinion... we have not been to v & a's yet... but are planning on it next trip! From what I have read... this is certainly not a restaurant I would ever dream of taking our kids to!!! Not only is it lengthy, but I cannot imagine children finding anything they would enjoy other than dessert on the menu... which is pretty much fixed... this is not a big ol' menu and you choose what you want! And, for that kind of price per child... who on earth would bring their kids, knowing they arent going to enjoy it, or eat any of the food!

Not to mention, that when we go, it will be a special evening away for my hubby and I, while our kids are at home. I would be really irritated if we found children there! JMHO.... I know I am not the only one who would feel this way!

My children are very well behaved, we recieve compliments from strangers all the time while out in restaurants... but I would never, never think of taking them to this!
JMHO!
gabby

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by BCV23
Oh, great idea! I didn't know you could get V&A food on the Grand!

LOL! It's WDW! For the right amount of money you can get anything, as long as it's legal!

Anne

 

[SAKPEG99OKW]

My DW and I were at V&A's back in May. The dinner was outstanding as was the service. The wine selection was great. A few things we found out. At the time our son was 1 1/2, I asked when we made the reservation if children were allowed, I was told yes, but with hesitation. The woman on the phone said they do allow children but do not encourage it because of the lenght of the meal along with the overall romantic attmosphere. I said alright. My DW and I ended up getting a babysitter for the night and thank god we did. We got to dinner for the later seating. As we were being seated there was another couple dressed in park attire i.e. shorts and teashirts, with there tow young children still in strollers. They had obiviously been at the parks all day and were in no mood to be sitting around. Not for nothing but here are these two adults eating and drinking while there children are watching them with nothing for themselves. This was just wrong. Not to mention everybody else in the resturant was dressed in nice dresses and all the men had jackets including myself.

I would also recomend either a babysitter or maybe just wait until another trip for V&A's. IMHO this is not a resturant for very yong children and quiet expensive for older ones.


Scott

 

[nasmith]

I agree with Cass- I think the OP is just trying to get us riled up!

But in case you are serious- Please tell your SIL to reconsider - IMHO, it would be plain rude to bring such young children to a restaurant where the other patrons have all arranged for childcare in order to enjoy a quiet, adult-oriented, perhaps romantic dinner.

Scott- Did you ask the Manager why the dress code wasn't being enforced?? I think that seeing a couple in shorts/t-shirts at vic and Als with children just watching them eat would have ruined my dinner for me---- I just can't even imagine! Jill