Where to Take Grandchildren to Dinner?

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Tell your server you get thirsty and to bring a large water. 

[DramaMama .......... Janet 75]

Ask the server if/when the horse race will begin.  (They let the kids use stick horses and run a few circles around the dining room every now and then.)

[Travisma 1,317]

We have done the Whispering Pines family style dinner a couple of times and it was always enjoyable though pricey.

 

Nothing can beat the Hoop De Do Revue.  With little ones I would suggest trying to get the early seating.  It's a great show and the family style food was great... but we haven't been there in years so others may want to chime in.  Everytime we walk by during a show it sounds like everyone is having a good time.

 

Some of the dining at the Animal Kingdom Lodge looks good also.  Also, there are tons of activities to do with kids at the lodges.  We have done cookie decorating, face painting, crayon rubbings, blocks, projects all for free.  They do have mug and t shirt decorating for a nominal fee.

 

Also, they have marshmallow roasts at the poolside nightly, no charge.  They provide everything including wipes for sticky hands.

 

Luau at the Poly?  Shows at late and involve fire.

 

We did a character breakfast buffet a couple of years ago at one of the resorts across the lake from the Boardwalk hotel.  Can't remember if it was in the Beach Club or Yacht Club hotel.  Characters start coming around after everyone had a chance to get food and eaten a bit.

 

Years ago did a character breakfast at the Grand Floridian and also one at Downtown Disney on the big Paddlewheel Boat.  Not sure if they still have them.

 

Biggest thing is to stay calm and relaxed, and no matter where you take them they will have a blast.

 

Some of our best times were having picnic lunches throughout the Fort.

 

You can always go to Publix and get sub sandwiches or takeout chicken, stake out a table or 2 near a playground and let the kids go crazy. 

 

Definitely do the evening wagon ride.  Took the then 3 and 7 year old grandkids on it and they thought it was the greatest thing going.  Don't waste your $$ on the carriage ride, the wagon is better.  And for the smaller younger ones the pony rides are good.  Height and weight restrictions ar 48 inches or 80 pounds. $5 well spent.

[disneylitch......Debbie 61]

Mickey's Backyard Barbecue is great too.  It's a little pricey, but the kids have a great time.  There is a country band and the kids can dance.  Also, the characters are there.