Victoria and Albert's bans children under age 10

[nu2mousehouse]

1st of all, I support the policy. I have been to V&A once and it was a nice, quiet adult environment. That said, I don't think it should spread too far to others in WDW, odds are they would up the cost to eat there, one could probably expect a 10 - 15% jump in price for the "exclusivity". Restaurants usually price with some consideration of who will come in, and families, tend to be at least a bit budget conscious. Though I do think it is a good suggestion that there might be another adult's only joint, but one that doesn't cost $125 a plate.

My only soapbox comment is when we start saying adult only, we begin to open the door to exclude someone, what's the next demographic? That just doesn't ring true to me with Walt's vision. I know I can't go ask him if I'm right, but it's my opinion.

Scott

[SurferStitch]

It doesn't seem fair that to get away from kids for a while, you have to pay hundreds of dollars for a meal. It only allows rich people the luxury of a quiet adult meal.

I had to giggle at this.....DH and I were also poor college kids at one time in our life together. Ah, those memories.

But....we are not rich, and we still can afford V&A. It's just part of the WDW budget we establish before each trip (even though we have a very loose budget, and usually blow past it during the trip).

Just hang it there....money will come.

[Jared]

My opinion about this issue is virtually irrelevant, but I support this policy. I have never, and probably will never, enjoy a meal at Victoria & Albert's simply because I am not a gourmet diner.

Still, from what I know about the restaurant, I can't imagine it's an appropriate place for children, anyway. Victoria & Albert's is a special place for adults. So much of Walt Disney World is specifically geared toward kids, and I have absolutely no problem with the decision to ban them from one of the fanciest restaurants in the country. Honestly, I always thought young people felt awkward and uncomfortable at most of the signature restaurants like California Grill and Jiko.