Bringing in food from another DLR eatery

[crazymomof4]

My DH and I would like to have the Lobster Nachos at Lamplight. Our DD18 doesn't see anything appealing on the menu. Would they have a problem if we grabbed her some QS food before we go to Lamplight so she can eat with us?

 

[Malcon10t]

My DH and I would like to have the Lobster Nachos at Lamplight. Our DD18 doesn't see anything appealing on the menu. Would they have a problem if we grabbed her some QS food before we go to Lamplight so she can eat with us?

They often allow it for small children, but I am not sure if they will for an adult. For my daughter who has autistic related food issues, we usually just have her find an appetizer or a kids menu item to eat with us, then she can have an additional snack later.

 

[Indiana Scott]

We even bring in "Uncrustables" for out son. We've also brought food from restaraunts from all over DLR into other DLR eateries and never had a problem. I really don't think they're concerned at all.
As a side note, our adult son is obviously Special Needs and very small and no one has ever bat an eye at us when we order from the kids menu. I don't know if that's because of his disability or if it's just widely accepted. (It's much appreciated though)

Cheers!

(Just for drooling purposes)

 

[Malcon10t]

We even bring in "Uncrustables" for out son. We've also brought food from restaraunts from all over DLR into other DLR eateries and never had a problem. I really don't think they're concerned at all.
As a side note, our adult son is obviously Special Needs and very small and no one has ever bat an eye at us when we order from the kids menu. I don't know if that's because of his disability or if it's just widely accepted. (It's much appreciated though)

I think they do what is needed to mitigate a disability. My daughter looks "normal", and they do usually say something about adult portion/price, which I have no problem with.

If they do let your daughter bring something in, at least have her purchase a drink or dessert at the location.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

So, I'm wondering why this would even be an issue. Are these restaurants not all owned and operated by Disney Parks? Like, are you taking money away from their pot by purchasing food elsewhere? Not trying to start a debate, just genuinely wondering. My DD has had to go hungry many times when we have been at private eateries and she can't find anything on the menu. But this is outside of any Disney, or otherwise, park.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

So, I'm wondering why this would even be an issue. Are these restaurants not all owned and operated by Disney Parks? Like, are you taking money away from their pot by purchasing food elsewhere? Not trying to start a debate, just genuinely wondering. My DD has had to go hungry many times when we have been at private eateries and she can't find anything on the menu. But this is outside of any Disney, or otherwise, park.

I don't think it has to do with where you spend the money, it has to do with heath concerns. Bringing food into a place that has to undergo procedures related to making sure food is not contaminated could compromise that facility.

 

[Malcon10t]

I don't think it has to do with where you spend the money, it has to do with heath concerns. Bringing food into a place that has to undergo procedures related to making sure food is not contaminated could compromise that facility.

This. Generally, it is frowned on. I have seen people do it with small kids, and servers just try to ignore to help out. Most table service has a "No outside food or drink" policy because of health inspections (different rules for dining rooms vs QS areas.)

Also, where do they draw the line? People want to dine in Blue Bayou, bring in 4 people, 3 with bread bowls from the Gumbo walk up, and 1 person orders.

 

[ParkHopper1]

18 year old? Lamplight menu is pretty diverse...sorry, but unless it was a special needs situation I would say suck it up buttercup or leave her behind to fend for herself at the Corndog Castle!

 

[Malcon10t]

18 year old? Lamplight menu is pretty diverse...sorry, but unless it was a special needs situation I would say suck it up buttercup or leave her behind to fend for herself at the Corndog Castle!

My daughter can usually find something on a menu where I want to eat, if not, she can go on her own. She has learned to look the menu over and find something (kids or adult) or sit and join the chat and eat later. It really isn't a big deal for us.

Thinking back, when it was Cove Bar, my older daughter had grabbed a chimichunga and came to join us and had to finish it before she could come in.

 

[dleyel]

My 17 year old daughter is super picky. Before we dine at Blue Bayou, she gets chicken tenders from Stage Door and eats before we go in. Then she just orders a drink while we have our meal. I would just have her eat before you go in.

 

[tlcdoula]

We had a picky eater in our group one trip. Up she did great! She would ask if she could order off the kids menu or if she could just have a side dish and we didn’t have any issues. Everywhere was very accommodating with her and she was honest with our wait staff telling them it wasn’t an allergy but just she has an issue with many foods.

 

[Indiana Scott]

I think they do what is needed to mitigate a disability. My daughter looks "normal", and they do usually say something about adult portion/price, which I have no problem with.

If they do let your daughter bring something in, at least have her purchase a drink or dessert at the location.

If only. Our son only drinks water (no ice) and wont touch sweets. My wife and I are health concious and rarely do desert and when we do, it's only after dinner.
By the time we have the lobster nachos and drinks, we've spent long enough in the restaraunt and we dont sit and linger just taking up space. I always leave a good tip too.

 

[WonkaKid]

I realize that this doesn’t answer your question exactly but I thought it might help in some small way. I’m a longtime vegetarian and have brought my lunch to the park for years. If they’ll allow that, I wonder if they’d be flexible with what you’d like to do.

 

[crazymomof4]

18 year old? Lamplight menu is pretty diverse...sorry, but unless it was a special needs situation I would say suck it up buttercup or leave her behind to fend for herself at the Corndog Castle!

I was asking a question about restaurant policy. Quiet simple and straight forward. No more, no less. Most here responded appropriately.
Then there is always that ONE ...... let-me-stick-my-nose-in beyond what was asked and blurt my opinions on a person's family dynamics, personal tastes, child rearing, etc. ..... even resorting to name-calling of a total stranger's kid. Really, this is NOT AT ALL helpful! FYI we are eating upstairs, so the menu is limited to 6 items ("shorts"). I wouldn't call 6 items, "diverse"! I didn't include that in my OP because I didn't think I'd have to defend my DD's food preferences.
HINT: When you have to say "sorry" before a comment, you are most likely about to say something you know is harsh and you are NOT sorry, at all because you just keep typing.


I've been on disboards a long time now and honestly, this is kind of totally uncalled for comment that generally keeps me from posting outside of the 3 threads I frequent on the Budget Board.
Lesson learned!

A BIG thanks to all who took the time to answer my question in a kind manner!! Knowing my DD, if there is any chance of an issue, she will probably not want to risk it and will grab a snack and finish it before we go to Lamplight.

 

[ParkHopper1]

Wow, I must have touched a nerve which tells me I was onto something

Please note I did not tell you to leave her behind but rather “I would...” which was my opinion as to what “I” would do.

Outside food at a table service restaurant is still inappropriate except for dietary or special needs.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Stepping in with a general reminder to keep the discussion respectful and courteous. It's fine to disagree and to express those opinions, but let's remember to be gracious to each other here. Thank you!
Now, back to the topic at hand...

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Wow, I must have touched a nerve which tells me I was onto something

Please note I did not tell you to leave her behind but rather “I would...” which was my opinion as to what “I” would do.

Outside food at a table service restaurant is still inappropriate except for dietary or special needs.

I am not going to speak for the OP, however, I didn't read in her post any request for an opinion. Just wondering if she could be allowed something or not. Question was answered.
I asked a follow up question to clarify policy, that was answered. Thank you to the posters for your info about that, btw. I had never thought about the food safety concerns.
Now, I will speak about myself and my DD here. She is 18. Not special needs. No overt ability issues. HOWEVER, she has the palate of a toddler in their "grilled cheese or nothing" stage. Sure, she can "suck it up", or I can find ways to make her experience in a restaurant more enjoyable. My kid, my choice. Your kid, your choice. The op here: her kid her choice.
Zero judgements.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Stepping in with a general reminder to keep the discussion respectful and courteous. It's fine to disagree and to express those opinions, but let's remember to be gracious to each other here. Thank you!
Now, back to the topic at hand...

I was typing my reply while this was being posted. I apologize if it's not within the rules. Thanks to the admins here, this is one of the best forums I've been in!

 

[DLgal]

Just get her food first. That's what we are going to do. We made our LLL lunch reservation for 1:35 so we can feed our autistic kids first. We plan to order them the doughnuts for dessert while we eat.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Just get her food first. That's what we are going to do. We made our LLL lunch reservation for 1:35 so we can feed our autistic kids first. We plan to order them the doughnuts for dessert while we eat.

A practical plan -- especially since it keeps your kids content so that you and DH can enjoy your food. And the doughnuts at LL are great!