Oh!!! The Horror!!!

Disney World recently announced that children under the age of ten would no longer be allowed into their prestigious Victoria & Albert's. A number of news services are stirring the pot on the issue, asking why a family-based theme park (and company in general) would do such a thing. In all honesty, does it really matter why Disney World banned kids from ONE restaurant in their entire park?

For one thing, Victoria & Albert's is a very swanky place, with quiet, mood-setting music, a dress code, high dollar food and all-around exquisite features. I'm betting that most kids wouldn't even want to eat at the place. They mainly want to grab a quick bite and get back to the many wonderful attractions that the park has to offer.

Secondly, will families really miss not dining at the restaurant? I've been to Disney World on two occasions. The first time was with my wife on our honeymoon and the last time was with our daughter. Neither time did we dine at Victoria & Albert's, and we feel like no less of human beings for not doing so.

Also, parents these days often bring a nanny or a granny to watch the kids while they take off one evening of their vacation to spend time alone in a nice place. Perhaps Disney World is giving parents the opportunity to do such a thing without leaving the park. Sounds like a wise move in my opinion.

Finally, there are plenty of other restaurants that offer fine cuisine that do allow children under ten. When our latest child is old enough, we will once again be headed down to Florida for a family vacation at Disney World. Sure, we won't eat at Victoria and Albert's, but we will have a grand time no doubt.

Please Mr. Media, back off of the Mouse! Just because the park makes one place a little bit more exclusive than the rest, don't blow this thing out of proportion just to up your ratings. Last time I checked, Disney was doing just fine in the popularity department. Maybe it's you, Mr. Media, who's spinning stories to boost YOUR ratings!