Do they check childrens ages at check in??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Ashtonsmummy · 11-11-2009, 08:57 AM

Hi i am going to disney later in the month and we booked the free dining, when i rang up the lady told me my 2 1/2 year old son would only be allowed baby food, which i know he will not eat! so i said that was silly as kids under 7 stay play and eat free on our offer, so she said i would have to say he was 3, i did this but when going through my booking confirmation today i notice it says i need to prove his age

so i really dont know what to do, my husband recons i am being silly and they wont check its only if a child looks too old, but im convinced its all going to go wrong!!! Has anyone recently stayed at the santa fe if so did they check! i would never had done this had it not been said by their opporator!

ttree · 11-11-2009, 09:05 AM

I don't understand how they can possibly check, do they expect you to bring a birth certificate? I think you will be fine.

disney_princess_85 · 11-11-2009, 09:07 AM

They could check by asking to see their passports.

Ashtonsmummy · 11-11-2009, 09:12 AM

Thats my worry that they will ask for his passport! I just cant see how they expect children under 3 to eat baby food!

britchic4 · 11-11-2009, 09:15 AM

Now I'm trying to remember if they only check the passport of the check-in adult or if you show all your passports. Afraid I can't remember. Sure someone will.

disney_princess_85 · 11-11-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashtonsmummy

Thats my worry that they will ask for his passport! I just cant see how they expect children under 3 to eat baby food!

Some kids must be ok eating it I guess. I'm not too sure what will happen, hopefully someone will be along soon to give you better advice.

mickeymousemad · 11-11-2009, 09:46 AM

I was wondering the same thing!

I too was told when i rang up to ask about this to say my daughter was 3, but now am getting a bit worried, my daughter turns 3 on the 18th dec and were going 14th-17th Dec grrr

Looking forward to find out if anyones been recently with the free dining offer who can confirm if they are checking passports

melanie

justfi · 11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

I just looked at the T&C for this offer and it states this:

"(2)2 meal vouchers per person (from 3 years old) and per night booked in a Disney hotel. Children under 3 years old will receive baby food. Vouchers can be used for lunch and dinner (except brunch) throughout and only for the duration of your stay. Eg: from dinner on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure (breakfast is included in your package at your hotel). "

seems odd though, neither of mine tolerated babyfood much past 18 months IIRC.

I hope you get something other than babyfood.

When we went last year we only had to show our passports on check-in, once we had the vouchers no-one ever asked for them again. That was just the normal half-board option though....I wonder if the inclusive vouchers state a childs age on them? If not you should be fine.

justfi · 11-11-2009, 09:52 AM

Thinking about this and surely they can't be checking passports, we didn't take ours into the parks daily we left them in the safe in our room......

Ashtonsmummy · 11-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Its at check in i am worried about, i dont think it will matter when we go to eat its just getting the vouchers, i dont want a big issue made about it at check in, but it seems a rediculous policy when its free for under 7' s anyway! i was thinking of perhaps sending my other half to check in and stay out of sight with my son but then it may draw more attention to the situation in some ways i wish i hadnt done it now but i would end up spending alot on food for him! Has anyone done this before - melanie i will be back the 29th nov so will let you know how it goes!

jillrobinson · 11-11-2009, 10:32 AM

I've never had the rest of the family with me when I've checked in, they always plonk themselves down in the nearest comfy chair and leave me to the queue.
I honestly can't ever remember handing over passports in the past either.
I think/hope you're worrying unneccessarily.

nightrider68 · 11-11-2009, 11:40 AM

Under 3, the child will not have a park ticket and then presumably no vouchers.

We took our passports with us to the park when our twins were 2 3/4 as we did not want any problems with them not having a ticket.

From memory, I think they checked all passports.

poppie123 · 11-11-2009, 11:50 AM

I had to show both mine and my Daughters passports when checking into the Cheyenne back in May, he had a jolly good look at them as well.

I didn't have to show them the time before that when i stayed there though.

ghockley1981 · 11-11-2009, 12:03 PM

as they booked your child in as three that will show on their systems and so thats what they are expecting so i would think you would be ok as they would have your pack ready with vouchers when you check in.

fingers crossed for you

CRITCHK · 11-11-2009, 12:35 PM

We stayed at the Sanfe Fe this week and they only needed my passport number. they did not check anything else. You should be ok

11-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
Ashtonsmummy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Do they check childrens ages at check in??? Hi i am going to disney later in the month and we booked the free dining, when i rang up the lady told me my 2 1/2 year old son would only be allowed baby food, which i know he will not eat! so i said that was silly as kids under 7 stay play and eat free on our offer, so she said i would have to say he was 3, i did this but when going through my booking confirmation today i notice it says i need to prove his age so i really dont know what to do, my husband recons i am being silly and they wont check its only if a child looks too old, but im convinced its all going to go wrong!!! Has anyone recently stayed at the santa fe if so did they check! i would never had done this had it not been said by their opporator!

11-11-2009, 09:07 AM	#3
disney_princess_85 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,863	They could check by asking to see their passports. __________________ January 2002- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, October 2007- Disneyland Paris, Newport Bay Club, May 2008- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort, January 2009- Disneyland Paris, Holiday Inn, March 2009- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, May 2009- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2009- Walt Disney World, Coronado Springs/Universal Studios, Hard Rock Hotel Club Level, November 2009- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne Lauren

11-11-2009, 09:15 AM	#5
britchic4 There's often a piano player in the evening Do you feel any different now you've been sprinkled with pixie dust? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,148	Now I'm trying to remember if they only check the passport of the check-in adult or if you show all your passports. Afraid I can't remember. Sure someone will. __________________ Cathy Newport Bay Hotel 2004......Davy Crockett's Ranch Feb 2008......Les Etangs Fleuris May 2008......Disneyland Hotel Oct 2008......Holiday Inn December 2008......Disneyland Hotel March 2009......Adagio Apartments May 2009......Adagio Apartments Oct 2009......Cheyenne Hotel Jan 2010......Disneyland Hotel March 2010

11-11-2009, 10:32 AM	#11
jillrobinson I will be very angry if there are any attractions or places off limits DS got a Hi 5 from Simba My real persona is maleficent mum Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abergavenny Posts: 4,926	I've never had the rest of the family with me when I've checked in, they always plonk themselves down in the nearest comfy chair and leave me to the queue. I honestly can't ever remember handing over passports in the past either. I think/hope you're worrying unneccessarily. __________________ In planning, well Halloween 2010 would be nice March 2004 Liam's 5th Birthday at Hotel Cheyenne * October 2004 Spooky Halloween at Santa Fe * March 2006 My big 40 & Liams 7th Birthday at Newport Bay Club * March 2007 Jamie's 13th Birthday & VIP Press Launch for DLP's 15th Anniversary at Sequoia Lodge * November 2007 Christmas Season at Sequoia Lodge * March 2009 Liam's 10th Birthday at Cheyenne*January 2010 Practically Pefect stay at Hotel New York,

11-11-2009, 11:40 AM	#12
nightrider68 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 191	Under 3, the child will not have a park ticket and then presumably no vouchers. We took our passports with us to the park when our twins were 2 3/4 as we did not want any problems with them not having a ticket. From memory, I think they checked all passports. __________________ Simon HNY - Dec 2004 / Dec 2005 DLH - Mar 2007 DCR - Oct 2007 / Mar 2008 Marriott - Oct 2008 / Dec 2008 / Feb 2009 / Mar 2010 / Dec 2010 Residence Home Business - Apr 2009 / Oct 2009 / Dec 2009

11-11-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
ttree Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 28	I don't understand how they can possibly check, do they expect you to bring a birth certificate? I think you will be fine.

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11-11-2009, 09:12 AM	#4
Ashtonsmummy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Thats my worry that they will ask for his passport! I just cant see how they expect children under 3 to eat baby food!

11-11-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
mickeymousemad Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	I was wondering the same thing! I too was told when i rang up to ask about this to say my daughter was 3, but now am getting a bit worried, my daughter turns 3 on the 18th dec and were going 14th-17th Dec grrr Looking forward to find out if anyones been recently with the free dining offer who can confirm if they are checking passports melanie

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#8
justfi Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	I just looked at the T&C for this offer and it states this: "(2)2 meal vouchers per person (from 3 years old) and per night booked in a Disney hotel. Children under 3 years old will receive baby food. Vouchers can be used for lunch and dinner (except brunch) throughout and only for the duration of your stay. Eg: from dinner on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure (breakfast is included in your package at your hotel). " seems odd though, neither of mine tolerated babyfood much past 18 months IIRC. I hope you get something other than babyfood. When we went last year we only had to show our passports on check-in, once we had the vouchers no-one ever asked for them again. That was just the normal half-board option though....I wonder if the inclusive vouchers state a childs age on them? If not you should be fine.

11-11-2009, 09:52 AM	#9
justfi Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	Thinking about this and surely they can't be checking passports, we didn't take ours into the parks daily we left them in the safe in our room......

11-11-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
Ashtonsmummy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Its at check in i am worried about, i dont think it will matter when we go to eat its just getting the vouchers, i dont want a big issue made about it at check in, but it seems a rediculous policy when its free for under 7' s anyway! i was thinking of perhaps sending my other half to check in and stay out of sight with my son but then it may draw more attention to the situation in some ways i wish i hadnt done it now but i would end up spending alot on food for him! Has anyone done this before - melanie i will be back the 29th nov so will let you know how it goes!

11-11-2009, 11:50 AM	#13
poppie123 Time for the dreaded hair dye me thinks Crisps is mine, i just love them Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 2,299	I had to show both mine and my Daughters passports when checking into the Cheyenne back in May, he had a jolly good look at them as well. I didn't have to show them the time before that when i stayed there though. __________________ No new ticker

11-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#14
ghockley1981 Wishes his work lift was ToT Was brainwashed by the DLRP Clique! Says your safe is very very safe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 662	as they booked your child in as three that will show on their systems and so thats what they are expecting so i would think you would be ok as they would have your pack ready with vouchers when you check in. fingers crossed for you __________________ ...Holiday Inn September 2008 - Glenn's When you Wish Upon a Star Trip Report .. Disney Cheyenne May 2009 - Glenns' Just like we Dreamed it! Trip Report Our APs have run out My Facebook Page

11-11-2009, 12:35 PM	#15
CRITCHK Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 133	We stayed at the Sanfe Fe this week and they only needed my passport number. they did not check anything else. You should be ok

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