Restaurant not allowing kids 10 and under?

[slappy magoo]

Disneyland was also just not viewed in the same manner. It was seen as much more of an adult entertainment venue than one intended primarily for young children.

Well, I don't know about that. Walt built Disneyland to be a destination that wasn't just for kids but that doesn't mean it was built to be "an adult entertainment venue" either. It was built to have things for everyone, and while a child might be allowed to enjoy the entertainment that was more "grownup" (as opposed to "adult" and all the X-rated connotations that word tends to have when it comes to entertainment), just as a grownup is technically allowed to enjoy Dumbo, they're not the respective target audiences either. There's nothing going on in Disneyland a child SHOULDN'T see, not that Disneyland is running anyway, but that doesn't mean the kids would prefer, say, seeing someone singing lounge standards versus riding Space Mountain for the eleventy seventh time.

 

[WellFedDave]

Well, tar and feather me too, because I also wish there were more adult only dining options at Disney. We had a ressie at Cali Grille at 8pm and there were children running around in princess outfits and whatnot and here we are, dressed in dresses and heels. It's hard to enjoy a nice sit down meal like Cali Grill or Le Cellier when Ariel is climbing all over the booth and bumping your table. Don't get me wrong, I like kids! But even Mom's and Dad's could use a break from children and adults only dining options would be a good way for them to get a little break from the little ones!

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I had a 2.5 yo and 4.5 yo on our last trip and we try to get the earliest dinner seating possible so our kids can get in and out hopefully without bothering anyone. I was surprised about the dress code. one evening my DH forgot to put his collared shirt in the car so he could change before dinner. We called up which ever signature we were eating at that evening and they told my DH he would be fine in whatever he was wearing.

Thank you so much for being so considerate of others.

V&A I believe the age restriction is either 10 or 13, it says the limit on the site but I can't recall. I'll get ready for the tar & feathers but I wish there were more adult only dining options in the park. And I really miss Pleasure Island. I'd like there to be a bit more Disney nightlife after the parks are closed. Jellyrolls or ESPN Club is fine for a drink or two - but man I would be so happy if the Adventurer's Club was still around

I agree. Since we typically travel to WDW with adults only, the one thing that is missing are more adult only options. No offense, but if I'm dropping a few hundred at places like Bluezoo, Jiko, or California Grill I think I'm paying for, to a certain extent, the atmosphere as well as the food. Thank you to parents like @RandomPrincess for being considerate of both her own family's needs but also the feelings of the other restaurant patrons.

 

[DVCOwner]

I am still amazed at how many people actually visit these parks without children. Are you all NUTS???

Doing three trips this year adults only and no we are not nuts.

 

[rnese]

Wow. This is by far the most divisive thread I've ever read on this site. Let's all try to find some common ground.
1. It's not a good thing for parents to allow their children to swing from lights, launch chicken fingers at unsuspecting patrons, sprint down aisles of the restaurant, screaming "Let it go! Let it go!"
2. No all children misbehave at dinner, as a matter of fact, if they sense it's a nice restaurant and the parents communicate the need to act appropriately, most kids handle it well.
3. It is not crazy for adults to want to dine in peace, without the kids in #1.
4. Walt Disney World is located in Florida
5. While at Disney World, children WILL be SEEN and HEARD.
6. While WDW is a family vacation destination, there are, and should be, places for adults to enjoy without children.
7. Some parents may wish to dine WITH their children while on vacation.
8. The Sorcerer's Hat is BEAUTIFUL, and should never be removed.
Kumbaya !