Would it be unforgivably tacky if...?

[Tricia1972]

i sleep more than glitterkitty, i may have to let her have this one

Are you SURE she sleeps more? There may be fight left in this fast typing warthog yet.....

 

[Pumbaa_]

Hmmm, she appears to have distracted by a shiny object......

 

[glitterkittyy]

i sleep more than glitterkitty, i may have to let her have this one

Sleep? Who needs sleep when there's ME to talk about?!? I'll put ME into any ole situation. Here's an example. I'll answer the OP.

OP, I've never been to that restaurant, but I don't think I'd let my kid play a video game at the table because they must focus their attention on ME!

See? Learn from the master, Pumbaa!

The next time you sleep, I shall be preaching to the DIS masses while donning my All About Me tiara.

 

[glitterkittyy]

Hmmm, she appears to have distracted by a shiny object......

WHERE?!?!

 

[alexandallysmommy]

Do whatever you need to do to have a great meal with your husband!!!

If the DS is keeping your son quiet I don't see how it would be a distraction at all.

You could get the child care but it is expensive... I looked into getting it and it would be $84 for four hours (two kids). We are going to do it for our upcoming trip though. We never get a sitter any other time so we can splurge at Disney and have a special date.

 

[Cinderella3]

You are at disney and you have to do whatever it takes to help the kids from havin a meltdown.
Give the kids the IPod, DS whatever it takes so they are happy. you are spending way to much money to worry about what others think.
Lets face it on a normal day, our husbands dont where Mickey ears or we dont cry just seeing a building, but the men wear the crazy hats or shirts etc and how many of us females, Cry when we see that Castle.
So I say enjoy your time and dont worry about what other people say.
have a great time.

 

[JessGWI]

I agree with so many of the previous posts. DH and I are going to Disney alone, as a couple who does not have children. We are planning our vacation so that we can enjoy all of the fun Disney has to offer, while enjoying some "Grown up" activities too. We are going to make an ADR for the Cali Grill while there in August. If I had my choice, I would choose to have no children in the restaurant at all. That being said, we are at DISNEY and I think ANYONE going should get to the realization before they depart, that this is the world for children. You should not feel like you can't enjoy a nice night out with your husband because you have a child because of people like me, who prefer to go without. If I had a choice between a screaming/whining/yelling/crying child next to me, and one that is quietly entertaining themselves, regardless of how that is, I choose the child occupying themselves.

I hope that those that might be "bothered" by the glow of your son's DS get seated next to a family with 4 kids under the age of 5, and they'll show them what disruptive really is.

My advice (coming from someone without kids): Bring the DS with you, but don't assume that your son will need it to be entertained with it in order to behave. I agree with the other post that it might be nice to include him in the discussion about your day. I feel that if its not something you would want to include him in, that maybe the kids club might be the best place for him, but whatever YOU decide to do, I hope you enjoy your time, and don't worry, if you decide to go the DS route, the friendly people from Wisconsin that might be next to you won't pitch a fit.

 

[BBQMommy]

Husband and I ate there Saturday (it was delightful - the lamb shank risotto was divine). DD5 was the ONLY child watched at the Cub's Den at the WL that Sat early PM. She had a blast and we enjoyed our quiet evening.

Did I notice other diners that evening? Not really, but if the glow of a DS hit me just right it could have made an impact. The Cub's Den was $11 per hour and included dinner and they charged at half hour increments after a certain time. For us it was money well spent.

 

[Pakey]

It would not bother me at all. Chances are I wouldn't even notice it as I'm generally focused on the members of my own party. I could only see me being bothered by it if the light from it distracted me. Other than that, I'm happy to let people parent their own children.

 

[PatsMom]

I have been to Disney quite often. And I have eaten in a lot of Disney restaurants. I can honestly say that many, many things have annoyed me over the years. An 11 year old playing Nintendo DS is not on the annoying list as far as I am concerned, any more than a toddler coloring at the table. They are just different ways of amusing the child.

At 11 I think my daughter would have been fine with a lengthy meal at the California Grill but I probably would have brought a book for her to read just in case. She was not a game person, she was a reader and at 11 we used to carry her latest book with us when we went for a lengthy meal.

I don't find it tacky or uncouth at all.

 

[letthewookiewin]

Personally, I do think it's tacky and would never let my children do it. However, he is your son, not mine. I do believe that an 11 year old is old enough be able to sit through dinner at CG.

 

[KirstenB]

This falls under "Big Whoop". Let him bring it, and I hope you all have a great trip!!

 

[dr_zero]

No DS and no Ipods in the park for us period you can do all that stuff at home this is a treat that should not be wasted.

The dinner table is not a place for gadgets we leave all cell phones etc away during meals its family time. IMHO

 

[ILUVPOOH1]

Not to hijack this thread, but would everyone consider it tacky if I were reading my Kindle at a table in a rest? I am going on a solo trip so will not have a dinner companion.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Not to hijack this thread, but would everyone consider it tacky if I were reading my Kindle at a table in a rest? I am going on a solo trip so will not have a dinner companion.

No... I think a solo traveler is a different circumstances, and besides, the Kindle doesn't glow!

 

[MoreMouse5]

I was glad to see the comment/question about the Kindle. As I read this entire thread, I was thinking how often in restaurants (and everywhere else), I see adults fiddling with their gadgets. I imagine there will be lots of moms and dads checking messages searching the Web on their phones during their Cali Grill meal. Kids have learned that it's OK to use these devices anywhere and anywhere. That said, I just have to jump on the "let each family decide what's right for them" bandwagon.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Not to hijack this thread, but would everyone consider it tacky if I were reading my Kindle at a table in a rest? I am going on a solo trip so will not have a dinner companion.

I think I love you pooh! I am a huge kindle reader and it goes with me everywhere. You are hereby pumbaa_ approved to read your kindle anywhere!

 

[Tricia1972]

ok, let's not head down the disability path. OP did not mention it as an issue but asked a general question

many have unique situations and needs. In this scenario we were asked to comment on, was a general do you think

and people are sharing what they think based onthe question at hand

Just wanted to quote what Pumbaa_ asked of us earlier.

 

[DisneyFamily123]

Not to hijack this thread, but would everyone consider it tacky if I were reading my Kindle at a table in a rest? I am going on a solo trip so will not have a dinner companion.

At least you are behaving yourself and not running around the table!

When I have lunch at work, I sometimes go out for lunch by myself and read DISBOARDS on my iPhone! I've always enjoyed reading during a meal -- a book, magazine, or newspaper.

 

[dawnbu40]

As a fellow diner it would not bother me if a child was quietly playing a video game. However, as a parent I've tried to teach my child that meal time is family time and it is a time for conversation and interaction. I wouldn't allow my DD to do that at a meal but every family is different. If it's fine with you, then don't worry what others may think.