Sci-Fi with a 5 year old - The DIS Discussion Forums

jmcghee2024 · 11-20-2012, 12:19 PM

My husband would love Sci-Fi but I'm worried about our 5 year old daughter. I have heard it's loud and the movies could be a bit much for a 5 year old.
Any advice?

TDC Nala · 11-20-2012, 12:33 PM

It is not all that loud, and the movie clips are of the 50s cheesy sci-fi movie type - closeups of people screaming exaggeratedly, giant bugs attacking a city, plastic monster suits, the worst possible special effects. Some Tom and Jerry cartoons thrown in. It might bother very sensitive children but most would be fine.

scdak · 11-20-2012, 12:39 PM

I was a "hitchhiker" at Sci Fi 2 weeks ago and were in a car with 2 children, one looked to be about 6(boy), the other 4-5 years old (girl) and neither seemed upset or scared, they were laughing at the silly movies and having a great time.

Mousemommy1 · 11-20-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcghee2024

My husband would love Sci-Fi but I'm worried about our 5 year old daughter. I have heard it's loud and the movies could be a bit much for a 5 year old.
Any advice?

This past summer, my then 5 year old daughter was not phased at all by the movies. She thought they were silly. It wasn't overly loud either.

dixonsontour · 11-20-2012, 01:15 PM

My DD has loved it age 3, 4 and 6.

She loves sitting in the car. The clips are silly not scary.

It is dark - we usually get DD one of the light up ariel drinks there.

goofyintoronto · 11-20-2012, 01:18 PM

SciFi is one of the quietest restaurants around. As already mentioned, the clips are incredibly cheesy and from the 50's genre. Theyre fun to watch. everyone seems to get a kick out of them.

Becca G · 11-20-2012, 01:32 PM

We have been there twice now, once when my daughters were age 3 and 5, then later when my son cams along and he was 4. It is a bit dark but all the more reason they sell little lights that clip onto their drink glasses. This was probably my daughters favorite part of that second trip to Disney. We are going back in January, this time with our fourth child, a daughter who is now 3. She is a little more sensitive to noise and commotion. I am hoping she'll just join in on the fun or go to sleep. Although this is an absolute favorite of my family, there are a couple considerations:

It seemed to take forever to get through, my son was wanting to run all through the restaraunt before we could leave.

Even though we had reservations, waiting for a table took a long time but at least they were able to play around outside while waiting. But plan ahead so you don't have any starving melt downs.

The cars sit two people per seat, six to a car. The last time when we were a party of 5 I sat in the back by myself and pouted. I should have reveled in the peacefulness but I had envisioned sharing this neat experience and because of all seats facing forward and the constant film loop this is not a dinner on which you will be interacting all together. Still very fun as long as you are expecting it.
I think there might be some smaller cars, not sure.

AlohaAnnie · 11-20-2012, 02:30 PM

We took DD when she was 4 & we had no problem.

It is really cute inside & is not scary at all.

Enjoy!

osu2k1 · 11-20-2012, 05:59 PM

We are going in a few weeks and look forward to it! My boys are 4 & 7 and I think they will dig sitting in a car to eat and not be in car seat.

meggiebeth · 11-21-2012, 04:14 PM

I agree it is not scary however my 6 year old brother had other ideas. We had to leave because he was so scared.

The clips on the screen are so tame but I guess some kids do find it a little scary.

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TBGOES2DISNEY · 11-21-2012, 10:00 PM

I've taken my kids there every trip, so at various times I've had kids age 0-10 there. None of them were scared, and it's one of their favorite restaurants. I think there were some clips they didn't really like, but they weren't scared. So, I think it's just a matter of whether or not yours scares easily... how scared do they get on Halloween when they see things that aren't really gory or scary?

11-20-2012, 12:19 PM	#1
jmcghee2024 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 744	Sci-Fi with a 5 year old My husband would love Sci-Fi but I'm worried about our 5 year old daughter. I have heard it's loud and the movies could be a bit much for a 5 year old. Any advice?

11-20-2012, 12:33 PM	#2
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	It is not all that loud, and the movie clips are of the 50s cheesy sci-fi movie type - closeups of people screaming exaggeratedly, giant bugs attacking a city, plastic monster suits, the worst possible special effects. Some Tom and Jerry cartoons thrown in. It might bother very sensitive children but most would be fine. __________________

11-20-2012, 12:39 PM	#3
scdak DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 571	I was a "hitchhiker" at Sci Fi 2 weeks ago and were in a car with 2 children, one looked to be about 6(boy), the other 4-5 years old (girl) and neither seemed upset or scared, they were laughing at the silly movies and having a great time. __________________ 5250 Best friends for 13 years! Offsite: Many times since 1978 Onsite : Split stay POFQ/Poly Dec. 2010 POR Jan 2012 POFQ Oct/Nov 2012 WL / POFQ Fall 2014 - maybe sooner SOONER IT IS - March 30-April 5 - offsite with family

11-20-2012, 01:15 PM	#5
dixonsontour DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: lancashire uk Posts: 3,879	My DD has loved it age 3, 4 and 6. She loves sitting in the car. The clips are silly not scary. It is dark - we usually get DD one of the light up ariel drinks there. __________________ 16 trips to US 1997 onwards including All Star Movies Dec 09 with DDP, OKW Oct 10 with DDP, Floridays Resort Oct 2011, Bahama Bay resort May 2012, OKW Oct 2012 with DxDDP DH 38 Me 38 DD 7 Perfectly Princess Tea Party Review Disney Dining 2010 Review Dining on a budget - $100 a day with coupons All new Dining on a Budget of $100 May 2012 Dixons go Deluxe Oct/Nov 12 Next trip October 2013

11-20-2012, 01:18 PM	#6
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11-20-2012, 01:32 PM	#7
Becca G Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Should be fine We have been there twice now, once when my daughters were age 3 and 5, then later when my son cams along and he was 4. It is a bit dark but all the more reason they sell little lights that clip onto their drink glasses. This was probably my daughters favorite part of that second trip to Disney. We are going back in January, this time with our fourth child, a daughter who is now 3. She is a little more sensitive to noise and commotion. I am hoping she'll just join in on the fun or go to sleep. Although this is an absolute favorite of my family, there are a couple considerations: It seemed to take forever to get through, my son was wanting to run all through the restaraunt before we could leave. Even though we had reservations, waiting for a table took a long time but at least they were able to play around outside while waiting. But plan ahead so you don't have any starving melt downs. The cars sit two people per seat, six to a car. The last time when we were a party of 5 I sat in the back by myself and pouted. I should have reveled in the peacefulness but I had envisioned sharing this neat experience and because of all seats facing forward and the constant film loop this is not a dinner on which you will be interacting all together. Still very fun as long as you are expecting it. I think there might be some smaller cars, not sure.

11-20-2012, 02:30 PM	#8
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,839	We took DD when she was 4 & we had no problem. It is really cute inside & is not scary at all. Enjoy! __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 VWL March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

11-20-2012, 05:59 PM	#9
osu2k1 Disneyland Veteran \| Disneyworld Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 151	We are going in a few weeks and look forward to it! My boys are 4 & 7 and I think they will dig sitting in a car to eat and not be in car seat. __________________ Melissa, Disneyland veteran, Disney World rookie! ~Me 34 : ~DH 33 ~DS7 ~DS4 ______________________________________ SURPRISE TRIP FOR THE BOYS Dec 8-15, '12: Port Orleans Riverside Royal Guest room PTR: Santa's coming early!

11-21-2012, 04:14 PM	#10
meggiebeth Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,540	I agree it is not scary however my 6 year old brother had other ideas. We had to leave because he was so scared. The clips on the screen are so tame but I guess some kids do find it a little scary. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ Dad Mum Meg (16) William (14) Rory (7) Oscar (2) $5 A Day Means Disney MY Way! An October PTR ~Our 18 day trip to Walt Disney World. Deluxe Dining Plan, Keys to the Kingdom Tour, MNSSHP, Epcot Food & Wine Festival and MVMCP all in one trip!~

11-21-2012, 10:00 PM	#11
TBGOES2DISNEY DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,473	I've taken my kids there every trip, so at various times I've had kids age 0-10 there. None of them were scared, and it's one of their favorite restaurants. I think there were some clips they didn't really like, but they weren't scared. So, I think it's just a matter of whether or not yours scares easily... how scared do they get on Halloween when they see things that aren't really gory or scary? __________________ AsMo 9/06 FD_AsMo 01/08_POP 09/08 FD_POP 12/09 MVMCP & FD_POR 10/10 MNSSHP & FD_ POR 11/11 FD_POR 12/12 FD

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