1 year old +364 days.. will they make him wear a mask?

[bex7583]

Wow , I'm reading this from the UK.

I couldn't even get my 2 year old to keep socks and shoes on.

Do they strictly enforce toddlers wearing masks ?

 

[bex7583]

Wow , I'm reading this from the UK.

I couldn't even get my 2 year old to keep socks and shoes on.

Do they strictly enforce toddlers wearing masks ?

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Wow , I'm reading this from the UK.

I couldn't even get my 2 year old to keep socks and shoes on.

Do they strictly enforce toddlers wearing masks ?

yes they are and not just Disney. just about any amusement attraction has the same requirement. just the same as having to have shoes and socks on to ride. some parks even require shoes and socks to ride on nonwalkers/babies besides the masks

 

[Brett Wyman]

Wow , I'm reading this from the UK.

I couldn't even get my 2 year old to keep socks and shoes on.

Do they strictly enforce toddlers wearing masks ?

Yes you will be denied entry 100% guaranteed. Multiple articles out there about families trying to flaunt the rules that were sent home crying.

 

[erin1715]

As a parent of a newly turned 2 year old who was considering a trip to WDW right before she turned 2 so we could avoid the mask wearing nightmare (but ended up not going), i sympathize with the OP and say if their child is one day less than 2, don’t bother with the mask fight. You wouldn’t be lying by saying the child is less than 2.
Personally, I know this won’t be a popular opinion, but I don’t want to have to condition my toddler to wear a mask in life. She’s too young to understand and I don’t want that to be the norm for her. Having said that, I wont take her places where masks are required.

 

[bex7583]

As a parent of a newly turned 2 year old who was considering a trip to WDW right before she turned 2 so we could avoid the mask wearing nightmare (but ended up not going), i sympathize with the OP and say if their child is one day less than 2, don’t bother with the mask fight. You wouldn’t be lying by saying the child is less than 2.
Personally, I know this won’t be a popular opinion, but I don’t want to have to condition my toddler to wear a mask in life. She’s too young to understand and I don’t want that to be the norm for her. Having said that, I wont take her places where masks are required.

I agree, it just sounds like far too much hassle. Keeping track of 3 excited kids, making sure they have there mask on correctly, wanting a snack , needing a drink.

We had planned a big Florida trip to be this year. Luckily we had nothing booked. I doubt we will even bother with our Disney Paris visit. It does make me sad though as not only will we miss the opportunity to visit and o e of my favourite ages with little ones, my eldest child is well in to his teens now so this year may have been the last year for a big family holiday.

 

[LSUmiss]

Well my name is on his birth certificate as his mother and I have a photo ID I could show them..

I’m curious how they distinguish a 2 year old from a child days younger?

They don’t. I have never had an issue. And if he is not 2, he is not 2. They might ask & you tell them he’s not 2 yet & ime that’s that.

 

[LSUmiss]

Yes you will be denied entry 100% guaranteed. Multiple articles out there about families trying to flaunt the rules that were sent home crying.

Only if they’re over 2 & you’re honest. What the OP described should not be a problem.

 

[marikujawa]

They don’t. I have never had an issue. And if he is not 2, he is not 2. They might ask & you tell them he’s not 2 yet & ime that’s that.

This is the most sensible comment I’ve seen here.

 

[WantToGoToWDW]

Exactly... UNDER 2 is an infant.....

And your DS was 2+ when he started...

Actually under a year old is an infant. A 1 year old is considered a toddler.

 

[Jhondy]

We want to take our youngest to Disney and are considering taking him right before his bday because he’s never worn a mask and I have no confidence he will any time soon. Are we ok doing it so soon before his bday or if he looks “almost 2” will they hassle us? Can I just bring his birthday certificate to prove age? He’s small but a huge talker so sometimes can be assumed older.

my daughter was 17 months in the trip we got back from this week. Only once were we asked her age and it was by a CM at dumbo and I think she only asked cause she asked the people in front of us. I told CM she was 17 months and that was the end of the convo. I am taking her again at 20 months and don’t plan on bringing her birth certificate with me.

 

[Jhondy]

As a parent of a newly turned 2 year old who was considering a trip to WDW right before she turned 2 so we could avoid the mask wearing nightmare (but ended up not going), i sympathize with the OP and say if their child is one day less than 2, don’t bother with the mask fight. You wouldn’t be lying by saying the child is less than 2.
Personally, I know this won’t be a popular opinion, but I don’t want to have to condition my toddler to wear a mask in life. She’s too young to understand and I don’t want that to be the norm for her. Having said that, I wont take her places where masks are required.

I 100% agree. I’m very happy my State rules are under 5 have to wear a mask so if masks are still in effect after she turns 2 (July),she can still go places in state without a mask. Unfortunately, if masks are still required in October we will be cancelling our trip to WDW since she will be 2. I can’t even imagine trying to get her to wear a mask especially if she is having a rough day. I hate the rule especially for kids under 5 but it’s disney (and airlines) rule so we just won’t be going once she turns 2 until mask mandates are gone.

So many normal experiences have already been taken away from my daughter at this point of her life, I don’t want to normalize a non-normal activity of wearing a mask to her.

 

[Wendysofftoneverland]

I 100% agree. I’m very happy my State rules are under 5 have to wear a mask so if masks are still in effect after she turns 2 (July),she can still go places in state without a mask. Unfortunately, if masks are still required in October we will be cancelling our trip to WDW since she will be 2. I can’t even imagine trying to get her to wear a mask especially if she is having a rough day. I hate the rule especially for kids under 5 but it’s disney (and airlines) rule so we just won’t be going once she turns 2 until mask mandates are gone.

So many normal experiences have already been taken away from my daughter at this point of her life, I don’t want to normalize a non-normal activity of wearing a mask to her.

I agree, there are so many things 2 year olds need to work on, like potty-training, controlling their temper, using words, that they will need long after the pandemic is over, so I would rather practice those skills. My 4 year old did surprisingly great with his mask this fall (we got printed disposable ones at Target), but he was about 2 months away from turning 5, so at a vastly different developmental stage than a new 2 year old. The only reason we are keeping our April trip is because our lodging reservation is nonrefundable and we have extended family going. Our Disney park days are planned for the 2nd half of the week, so if my 2 year old is struggling with the mask, we will save our park tickets for the end of September, right before they expire, and go to Legoland or someplace she doesn't need the mask. But we live in the Southeast US and drive instead of fly, so it is easier for us to get down there for a few days.

Getting back to the original question...OP, you should be fine to just state your child's age if under 2. I think of it like when we took my oldest 3 weeks before his 3rd birthday. We didn't have to show proof that he didn't need a ticket or to buy a meal at the character breakfast.

 

[danissmart]

yes they are and not just Disney. just about any amusement attraction has the same requirement. just the same as having to have shoes and socks on to ride. some parks even require shoes and socks to ride on nonwalkers/babies besides the masks

Yes. The same.

 

[Figmentmommy]

OP - you will be fine. Your son is not two until he’s two - even if it’s close. He will not be required to wear a mask and you will not need to nor will you be asked to provide his birth certificate as proof. Enjoy your trip!

 

[Disneyfan754321]

We see a lot of young children in strollers with rain covers/ netting over the stroller. The mask thing should not be a problem.. I think the hardest part is keeping them from touching everything.

 

[LSUmiss]

Currently here again right now. We make sure DS wears his mask on rides & to get in the gates. I don’t force the issue if he’s in the stroller b/c he’s usually snacking or drinking & we stay way more than 6ft away from ppl. No one has bothered us at all.

 

[ashxlizzle]

Currently here again right now. We make sure DS wears his mask on rides & to get in the gates. I don’t force the issue if he’s in the stroller b/c he’s usually snacking or drinking & we stay way more than 6ft away from ppl. No one has bothered us at all.

When you took your DS @ 23 m/o, did you take him on any rides? And, if so, did he have to wear a mask? We thought it'd be clever to plan a trip just before our DS's 2nd bday, but now we are a bit concerned about mask enforcement...

 

[TinkB278]

When you took your DS @ 23 m/o, did you take him on any rides? And, if so, did he have to wear a mask? We thought it'd be clever to plan a trip just before our DS's 2nd bday, but now we are a bit concerned about mask enforcement...

I know you weren’t asking me but I don’t think you would be required to make a 23 year old wear a mask at any point in time.

 

[ashxlizzle]

I know you weren’t asking me but I don’t think you would be required to make a 23 year old wear a mask at any point in time.

I was inquiring on the time she took her DS when he was 23 months old, as she'd mentioned in a previous post... Where are you getting years? And I imagine a 23 y/o would be wearing a mask or they wouldn't be in the park... no question about that.