Some thoughts on the kids meals

[kangaand2roos]

We just came back from a wonderful trip to Disney. We have taken the kids twice before this and always done the meal plan. I have been less than impressed with some of the choices they have made for the standard kids meals. One of things I do not understand is the chicken nuggets. They give processed nuggets to the kids but if an adult orders nuggets in the same restaurant the get the real breaded white meat chicken. Granted it's all deep fried and really nutritionally wise it's pretty much the same but it seems like more of a hassle to have 2 different kinds of nuggets to cook and personally if given the choice I would give my child the real meat.
I also had an issue with this new Pomegranate lemonade that is offered everywhere and apparently with the exception of a few places lemonade has been taken off the menu. My kids wanted nothing to do with it and again nutritionally neither is a good choice but I can't imagine any kid is like "ooh yum they have pomegranate lemonade." Lemonade was a nice treat to offer for the kids on a hot afternoon.
Lastly they have to come up with some new kid side choices, for example the grapes they offer are disgusting. We like grapes but the prepackaged, who knows how long they've been there, grapes have to go. They were mushy and sour, really just generally bad quality produce. How about raisins, pretzles, crackers or a yogurt stick/cup?

 

[dreamfinder]

Lastly they have to come up with some new kid side choices, for example the grapes they offer are disgusting. We like grapes but the prepackaged, who knows how long they've been there, grapes have to go. They were mushy and sour, really just generally bad quality produce. How about raisins, pretzles, crackers or a yogurt stick/cup?

We have never had anything but nice firm grapes. Maybe they just happened to have a bad batch when you were there? RE Pretzels, and crackers - most kids don't need more carbs in their diet. RE Yogurt stick/cup - most kid friendly yogurt is really bad for you. That stuff that comes in tubes can sit around much much longer than regular yogurt. Raisins are ok, but they are trying to make the primary choices fruit and veggies. Grapes and baby carrots are the only veggies I can think of that are small, and easy portable. Also, plenty of kids eat those two. They are trying to make the meals healthy. However, no idea how healthy meals tie into lower quality nuggets. That I don't get.

 

[MissM]

It used to be apple slices rather then grapes. I'm not sure why they made the switch. The apples were pretty hit-and-miss though. I got a few bad packages of them myself in the past.

I agree raisins or even a banana or something would be another good option.

I also don't understand why they give the nasty processed "chicken" nuggets to the kids which are nasty compared to the white meat ones on the adult menu.

I don't know about the pomegranate lemonade, but in case it you watch out for that kind of thing, be careful about the Minute Maid Lemonade on property. It's always "Light" and contains aspartame. :hurl:

 

[happymom52003]

I agree with you. I think they should offer more choices for kids. One of my kids likes grapes and carrot sticks, but by the end of our vacation he can't even eat them he is so sick of them. And my other kid won't eat either of them, so it is tough making sure she gets plenty of fruit/veggies during our trips. I'd love to see more sandwiches offered on kids menus....especially grilled cheese. Grilled cheese is a staple on every kids meal at restaurants outside of Disney, but for some reason it is not offered at too many WDW restaurants.

 

[dizneykev]

This is a really funny post for me. My son who is a very picky eater will only eat the processed nuggets. If he cannot find them, he will not eat. I was going to ask which places had the processed nuggets for kids as we will have to search them out on our next trip.

Can you share where you found these versus the smaller portion of the "tenders" style?

Dizneykev

 

[kangaand2roos]

This is a really funny post for me. My son who is a very picky eater will only eat the processed nuggets. If he cannot find them, he will not eat. I was going to ask which places had the processed nuggets for kids as we will have to search them out on our next trip.

Can you share where you found these versus the smaller portion of the "tenders" style?

Dizneykev

No need to worry only processed nuggets are available for child. Anywhere it says chicken nuggets on a kid's menu, you'll get the processed kind.

Happymom- I have a very picky eater. No meat except chicken. I found pretty much any sit down restaurant (some exceptions) can make a grilled cheese, it may not be on the menu but all you have to do is ask. We did this at Whispering Canyon and Kona Cafe.