Disney Dining and Toddlers

[disneyberry]

I think it really depends on your toddler. Only you would know best. ^_^;
My DH and I had many trips pre-kids and it was always super easy to snag a last minute 2 person table.
We had the same worry when our oldest was born. We decided to try it and brought her with us to Jiko and Cali Grill with no issues when she was 1.5 years old. She sat in her little booster seat (we brought our own with us) and colored and wasn't fussy in the least. ^_^
We'd definitely taken her out to eat at home before though, so it wasn't that new an experience for her. I think bringing the booster seat that she was familiar and comfortable sitting in helped.
Good luck!

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

Yes, both of those are open and Kona has mobile order option too!

Will the dole whip place be open too? Anything else? I cancelled my Poly stay, but there are plenty of rooms open, as so many cancelled. I could rebook it.

 

[HikingFam]

I think your original plans are fine, unless your little one is a screamer or something. We have taken ours to both of those restaurants for dinner since they were toddlers and never felt out of place at all. I bring things to keep them entertained at the table (baby snacks, sticker books or now an ipad/phone) so that we can relax and enjoy our meal. I am super sensitive to disturbing others and would take a child outside if they caused a disruption, but so far, so good. There are always plenty of other children there.

 

[sparks&whimsy]

Will the dole whip place be open too? Anything else? I cancelled my Poly stay, but there are plenty of rooms open, as so many cancelled. I could rebook it.

Pineapple Lanai and Tambu Lounge will also be open.

 

[sparks&whimsy]

I think your original plans are fine, unless your little one is a screamer or something. We have taken ours to both of those restaurants for dinner since they were toddlers and never felt out of place at all. I bring things to keep them entertained at the table (baby snacks, sticker books or now an ipad/phone) so that we can relax and enjoy our meal. I am super sensitive to disturbing others and would take a child outside if they caused a disruption, but so far, so good. There are always plenty of other children there.

He's super chill, we are very lucky. On our last trip when he was still itty bitty we only had one hiccup at Artist Point and I just walked him around the resort for a bit. The staff was great and able to adjust to a little faster pace when I got back and he had calmed down.

 

[morganms22]

Will the dole whip place be open too? Anything else? I cancelled my Poly stay, but there are plenty of rooms open, as so many cancelled. I could rebook it.

It might be nice to be at the Polynesian without it being packed. It’s always so booked up...you might enjoy it!

 

[sparks&whimsy]

Thank you everyone for your advice. We are currently on staycation at Aulani and he has done great at dinner both nights so far! We have eaten early and can see when he starts to slow down and we need to call it a night.

 

[YesterDark]

I could use a staycation at Aulani.