Yo Rocky! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!) I have an 11-year-old son who loves that he is considered an adult at Walt
Disney World, but he doesn't want any part of the food on the adult menu! My son
is a very picky eater, so he prefers the standard kids' fare on the children's menus,
and every Disney restaurant we've visited has allowed him to order from the
kids' menu. Obviously, the cost of a child's meal is much cheaper than the cost of
an adult meal at Disney, so using your son's adult dining plan to pay for
kids' meals is not the most cost-effective use of his meal credits, although a
few restaurants may give him an adult-sized portion of the kiddie meal. However,
if he wishes to eat from the children's menus, he's free to order from them. (Some parents choose to pay out-of pocket for their child's kiddie meal and save the adult dining credit for use at another meal.)
If a particular restaurant doesn't have your son's favorite foods on the menu, don't hesitate to ask for them anyway. My son loves
grilled cheese sandwiches, and he is able to order one at many Disney
restaurants, even if they aren't listed on the menu: For example, 'Ohana brought him an
adult-sized portion of grilled cheese and french fries, and the Yak & Yeti
made him a grilled cheese on a hamburger bun. Buffets are also good dining
choices for picky eaters. Chef Mickey's and Crystal Palace have so many options;
there's something for everyone.
Come visit us again at the Moms Panel if you have more questions! We're
happy to help!