Please, don’t do these things at Disney World restaurants.
Mickey at Chef Mickey’s
Look, we understand that for the vast, vast majority of Disney World visitors, a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is a rare occurrence, and a time to cut loose from everyday life. However, while that’s true, it doesn’t mean restaurant etiquette — or shoes — should be completely abandoned.
Let’s start with footwear. As our reporters have been out in Disney World’s theme parks, we’ve noticed a growing trend of diners removing their shoes while sitting down to eat.
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Yeah, we don’t get it either…
Again, we understand that Disney World is a vacation, that your feet may hurt, and that many of the resort’s restaurants feel like metaphorical — or, in the case of the 50’s Prime Time Cafe, a literal — home, but please keep your shoes on. No one wants to eat amidst a sea of strangers’ bare feet in the middle of a theme park.
Seating to the left
While these footwear faux pas are the first on our mind, they’re far from the only lapses in restaurant etiquette we’ve noticed recently.
Let’s start with kids. Just like above, we understand that young kids are going to be overjoyed to be at Disney World. In fact, seeing a child enjoy the magic of Disney’s parks is one of the best parts of visiting. However, please keep an eye on your kids and keep them with you in a restaurant. Don’t let that crawl around unsupervised over and under the tables of other guests.
On to character meals — and believe it or not, we’ve seen this from parties with and WITHOUT kids — don’t try and cut off the characters. If you’re having a character meal, they will make their way to every table; just be patient. Beyond that, if you truly feel like there’s a chance you may be skipped, calm and quietly wave down the character attendant. There’s no need to cut off other diners’ experiences.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
While Walt Disney World is a place to cut loose on vacation, there are still some restaurant etiquette rules that really should be followed. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World dining.
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