Sheila Gallant-Halloran
Member
The question about Ohanas got me thinking - with 2 small kids, I love family style dining. ;
Generally, I'm not a big fan of buffets (although I LOVE Chef Mickey's) - by the time I get my kiddies settled, they're asking for 'x', or wanting to run back and get 'y', and then a character might come and throw the whole organization out the window (wrt me trying to keep everyone happy, and trying to eat too). ;
; Obviously, fine dining presents different challenges (and for those of you who don't have small kids right now, or have really short term memories of what it was like with yours - that means any restaurant where the food doesn't come in a box. ; Just kidding. ; Generally, I refer to the spots around the World showcase at Epcot, where there are several courses, nice ambience, and an expectation of best behaviour for wee ones and others...)
But, thinking about the breakfast at Ohanas made me realize I really did like eating there. ; Sure the food was great, and the characters wonderful (who doesn't like dancing with Mickey? or hugging Stitch?). ; But the thing that struck me the most was being able to have a breather as the food was brought to the table - I could serve the kiddies, they could have whatever they wanted, and I could partake as well - when it was relatively warm! ;
I think Ohanas was my favourite family style breakfast, and maybe Whispering Canyons at Wilderness Lodge my favourite family style supper (although, Liberty Tree Tavern at MK is my favourite because of the turkey - but the kids activities at Whispering Canyons was hugely popular with my kids).
Does anyone else enjoy family style dining, or is this a twist that appeals mostly to moms with young kids?
Generally, I'm not a big fan of buffets (although I LOVE Chef Mickey's) - by the time I get my kiddies settled, they're asking for 'x', or wanting to run back and get 'y', and then a character might come and throw the whole organization out the window (wrt me trying to keep everyone happy, and trying to eat too). ;
; Obviously, fine dining presents different challenges (and for those of you who don't have small kids right now, or have really short term memories of what it was like with yours - that means any restaurant where the food doesn't come in a box. ; Just kidding. ; Generally, I refer to the spots around the World showcase at Epcot, where there are several courses, nice ambience, and an expectation of best behaviour for wee ones and others...)But, thinking about the breakfast at Ohanas made me realize I really did like eating there. ; Sure the food was great, and the characters wonderful (who doesn't like dancing with Mickey? or hugging Stitch?). ; But the thing that struck me the most was being able to have a breather as the food was brought to the table - I could serve the kiddies, they could have whatever they wanted, and I could partake as well - when it was relatively warm!
; I think Ohanas was my favourite family style breakfast, and maybe Whispering Canyons at Wilderness Lodge my favourite family style supper (although, Liberty Tree Tavern at MK is my favourite because of the turkey - but the kids activities at Whispering Canyons was hugely popular with my kids).
Does anyone else enjoy family style dining, or is this a twist that appeals mostly to moms with young kids?
