Mom And Daughter; Magic Kingdom; Cinderella's Castle; AA; Mickey Balloon
  • On Mar 26, 2013
    Kamie from VA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello Panel! I booked a dinner @ chef mickey's for my toddler who loves mickey mouse, by the time our trip comes around he will be 18 months old. I am beginning to think that the experience maybe too much for him at his age. any insights? suggestions?

    Kamie,

    Let me preface this by saying that I love Chef Mickey's. I think it is a great experience, and with kids a buffet makes for an easier dining experience.

    Now to your thought that it may be too much for him. Yes, the restaurant is pretty high-energy, with a lot of ambient noise and quite a commotion from the characters and fellow diners. The open ceiling setting means that there is a lot going on visually too.

    But is it too much? Possibly for a 18 month old. You know him better, and if he will react to a less than serene setting poorly. It is possible.

    More importantly I would suggest that it might not be the best use of your money, in that he is unlikely to really remember any of it. He is more likely to react well to the character greeting experience within the Magic Kingdom, where there is no distraction from the focus on his interaction with Mickey. 

    BOTTOM LINE: You know your son best, but if he spooks easily from a busy, loud environment I would pass on Chef Mickey's on this trip. Focus on the character greeting experience within the park and save this for his next trip. If, however, he does not seem to be fazed by a lot of commotion, then keep the reservation on your agenda. But my overall inclination would be to pass on it this first time.

    Write me back if you have a follow up question!

    Have a magical (and delicious) vacation!

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I am one of the Dads on the planDisney Panel, and I love to help parents plan their vacation, with a focus on showing them how it can be fun for them too. I am also here to help Dads plan some nice surprises for the Moms in their life (they deserve it!). Learn More About Doug

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