Flying Fish with toddler

[carlythecat]

We are going in September and have reservations with 3 adults and our almost 2 year old. Are patrons/staff going to be upset with us that we have such a young child in this 'fancy' restaurant? We are staying at Boardwalk so it is convienet for us to dine there.

 

[Jennasis]

Yes...how could you?? FF is just for grown ups!

 

[NYCgrrl]

We are going in September and have reservations with 3 adults and our almost 2 year old. Are patrons/staff going to be upset with us that we have such a young child in this 'fancy' restaurant? We are staying at Boardwalk so it is convienet for us to dine there.

Not in the least from my sight.

We ate there twice last Christmas week with our 12 y/o DGD and she might have been the only child there but we sat up front across from the open kitchen so maybe there were other kiddos there and we just didn't notice. Our second meal we were seated towards the back in an area that can be sectioned off for private dining and there was a family of about 15 people of which at least 6 were children who were given their own table adjacent to the adults.

The staff didn't fawn over the children on either occasion simply treated them with a friendly and professional manner much like the adults. Both times we ate there on the deluxe dining plan and this was no problem with the level of service either.

We are also staying near the Boardwalk this trip (YC) and have a return ADR that is highly anticipated. This time we'll bring 3 kiddos but that's just because I'm a glutton for punishment, LOL.

 

[rwdavis2]

depends how well behaved the child is

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I've seen children of virtually all ages at Flying Fish and it's perfectly fine. The only reason you'd get looks is if he or she is being disruptive for a prolonged period. Enjoy - it's one of my favorite spots.

 

[hertamaniac]

I've seen children of virtually all ages at Flying Fish and it's perfectly fine. The only reason you'd get looks is if he or she is being disruptive for a prolonged period. Enjoy - it's one of my favorite spots.

Ditto. Arguably, the best restaurant on WDW property.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

 

[DisneyWishes14]

No. Children are welcome there and are welcome at all restaurants in WDW (except V&A where the minimum age is 10). The nice thing about the FF location is if your child does get a little antsy, it's super fun to walk around on the Boardwalk. I think you will see a lot of families with young children there. We did!

 

[LilyWDW]

As long as the child can sit quietly and be well behaved for the length of the meal OR you are willing to get up and remove the child from the restaurant if they become disruptive then you will be fine. Well behaved children are welcome at Disney restaurants and even the signatures.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Well behaved children are always welcome

 

[MikeOhio]

No as long as the child is well behaved.

Flying fish is one of the most upscale restaurants in Wdw so it is definitely less kid friendly than most other Wdw restaurants.

 

[JZCubed]

We are going in September and have reservations with 3 adults and our almost 2 year old. Are patrons/staff going to be upset with us that we have such a young child in this 'fancy' restaurant? We are staying at Boardwalk so it is convienet for us to dine there.

It's Disney - children come first.

But I'll add, when my otherwise well-behaved child was a toddler dining at Disney, she was almost perfect at ruining each and every opportunity we created for a good meal.

As to the other patrons - they'll survive interacting with people of all ages.

Best advice - arrive with a big bag containing a sense of humor!!

 

[OneinThree]

We've got 5 kids, and there are probably only a few places we might hesitate to take them at WDW. That said, it's the responsibility of the parents to deal with. . .situations, appropriately, as they arise.

 

[Pumbaa_]

No children do not come first! Especially in a signature restaurant. Rude behavior is not acceptable whether it be child or adult.

I stick by well behaved children are welcome everywhere

If a child cannot handle a signature dining experience then they should dine in a more appropriate venue

 

[OneinThree]

No children do not come first! Especially in a signature restaurant. Rude behavior is not acceptable whether it be child or adult.

I stick by well behaved children are welcome everywhere

If a child cannot handle a signature dining experience then they should dine in a more appropriate venue

Absolutely. We just had dinner for 2 at FF Mon. evening, for ~$250. If for that price, chaos is breaking loose somewhere in the dining room, we're going to have a problem.

 

[LilyWDW]

No children do not come first! e

Agreed! All visitors to Disney are equal. An adult only party is JUST as important as a party with children.

If a child is not behaving, they need to be removed. No excuses.

 

[carlythecat]

I understand but we are all paying the same price for the meal there.

 

[jacknsally19]

We were there in January with my 6 year old.... and they created a special meal for her that she would eat. It was a plain white fish and green beans. The options were sadly not anything my particular kid would eat and they were so accommodating! (Also my dd said they were the best green beans she had ever eaten lol)

As for keeping a little one engaged in a longer dinner, our family has always packed a bag to keep her entertained. The biggest issue with signature meals is they tend to be leisurely - great for adults but a little tedious for kids. A bag of ‘tricks’ if you will - helps tremendously.

 

[OneinThree]

I understand but we are all paying the same price for the meal there.

Which really means no one is entitled to ruin another's dinner by imposing upon them.

 

[gharter]

It all depends on the child and parents.
We took our kids to nice restaurants since that age. If they have things to play with and the parents pay attention to them, no problem. At Disney, you expect kids at the restaurants.
Its the parents who ignore the kids when they are screaming all night or letting the kids run around the restaurant disturbing others that get glared at.