10 yr old is considered adult for pricing purposes??

[rwdavis2]

We have done the Deluxe plan 3 times (with 3 TS meals every day) and both DH and DD are always starving by the next meal. For people who are used to eating 3 real meals a day, it's not an unusual amount of food.

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Interesting how people differ. I'm a big guy and the regular plan is just too much food even for me.

 

[AmyB2006]

Why do you have to pay adult prices for her meals when she is ordering off the kids menu?

If you're buying a package or a buffet, you pay adult prices for anyone 10 and older. OP was referencing the Fantasmic! package.

 

[AmyB2006]

I'm resurrecting an older thread because it's the closest match to what I was searching for - curiosity over how others have handled having to pay adult meal prices for a 10-year old. I've read every post and completely understand Disney's policy. I'm just not all that happy since my DD is picky, rail thin, and eats like a small bird, i.e. I'm not going to get my money's worth out of her meals.

However, I have a different question - Have many others been successful asking at the restaurant for them to consider your 10-year old as a child rather than an adult? I was successful doing this in the summer with the hostess at a Hollywood & Vine since it's a buffet and I knew my DD wouldn't eat more than one plate of food. I'm sure I was somewhat lucky, but am curious if others have had similar success.

I'm with a party of 11, over half are adults and I have the only 10-year old. Unfortunately for my wallet, 6 out of our 7 planned meals are buffets with set prices. Thus my question on others' experiences.

I am an adult, and I never eat more than one plate at a buffet.

It's the way it is. If you choose to go to a restaurant, you abide by their policies. I wouldn't even think of asking the restaurant to change their policy or make an exception just for me, no matter how ludicrous I might think said policy is.

 

[chartle]

Interesting how people differ. I'm a big guy and the regular plan is just too much food even for me.

While we don't do any Dining plan. We eat a full american breakfast buffet at the hotel and I can eat again at 11:30.

 

[mom2of2]

I was pretty clear with what I wanted to hear - other's experiences. In addition, I said that I had read every other reply and understood Disney's policy. Try reading fully before replying in such a condescending tone next time. Your reply provided no value at all, other than to talk down to me and try to make me feel stupid.

Thanks to everyone else for the polite replies.

Trust me, I've considered everything everyone else replied back with, e.g. picking other restaurants, sucking it up, etc. In addition, I've been to WDW many times before this. As I mentioned, now that my DD is 10 and after experiencing what I did at H&V in the summer (which actually had no character dining for that meal), I was just curious if others have had similar experiences.

I fully read what you posted and actually read it a few times to make sure I understood fully what you wanted to know. I only asked for clarification in case I misunderstood somehow. I see I did not.
What you might not fully realize is that CMs participate on these boards and to read that a Co-worker basically stole money from you doesn't sit well, let alone a guest doing it

 

[ahself]

I fully read what you posted and actually read it a few times to make sure I understood fully what you wanted to know. I only asked for clarification in case I misunderstood somehow. I see I did not.
What you might not fully realize is that CMs participate on these boards and to read that a Co-worker basically stole money from you doesn't sit well, let alone a guest doing it

Nice to see that it's later in the morning and you're still sitting on your condescending throne.

Co-worker stealing? Guest stealing? You've got to be kidding. What did I steal exactly, a single plate of food for my DD that I paid for?

These boards are full of people and threads trying to make the most out of their Disney vacation, trying to get a little more if possible, and reporting back on CMs contributing to surprising experiences.

As long as your monitoring guests stealing, why don't you go over to the parks thread and comment on one of my other posts where I mentioned that a technical web CM gave me a couple extra FP+ selections just because she wanted to (I didn't even ask). Or, better yet, why don't you go to the resorts thread and comment on the people who asked for and received room upgrades to a room with a view when they only paid for a value or standard room.

It's a little over the top to consider it stealing when no stealing occurred and a CM was just trying to make it a "magical day."

 

[chartle]

All CM's have a certain amount of Pixie dust they can spread around each day.

Not sure if charging a below 10 price for a 10 and up is part of that pixie dust.

 

[aaarcher86]

If gastric bypass patients are required to pay adult pricing for buffets, so can a 10 year old.

I can't even imagine asking to be charged less

 

[smitch425]

Nice to see that it's later in the morning and you're still sitting on your condescending throne.

Co-worker stealing? Guest stealing? You've got to be kidding. What did I steal exactly, a single plate of food for my DD that I paid for?

These boards are full of people and threads trying to make the most out of their Disney vacation, trying to get a little more if possible, and reporting back on CMs contributing to surprising experiences.

As long as your monitoring guests stealing, why don't you go over to the parks thread and comment on one of my other posts where I mentioned that a technical web CM gave me a couple extra FP+ selections just because she wanted to (I didn't even ask). Or, better yet, why don't you go to the resorts thread and comment on the people who asked for and received room upgrades to a room with a view when they only paid for a value or standard room.

It's a little over the top to consider it stealing when no stealing occurred and a CM was just trying to make it a "magical day."

You are asking for special treatment. You are no more special than anyone else. The last time I ate at Chef Mickey's, I ate a banana and a Rice Krispie treat. I knew the price of the meal when I booked it, and was able to plan in advance to spend that money. If you don't like the rules, don't eat at buffets. You have the choice to eat where you want, and if you choose to eat there, you need to accept the terms that go along with it. There are plenty of 10 year olds that eat next to nothing, and there are some that out eat grown adults. Disney has set their limit (which is in line with restaurants in the rest of the country). Plan to pay full price because that is the rule. Personally, I would use this opportunity to have my child try one of everything offered. Maybe they will expand their tastes and be less picky.

 

[gtpoohbear]

While we don't do any Dining plan. We eat a full american breakfast buffet at the hotel and I can eat again at 11:30.

Yep, that's my DH! Even at home, we will eat a huge breakfast at Village Inn at 8am, and by 11am he's begging for lunch already! And he was upset this morning because he's gained a couple of pounds in the last few days, he now weighs a whopping 130 pounds. If I ate as much as him, I'm sure I'd be over 200, lol!

Anyway, to the OP, that is the only time I have heard of CMs bending the rules like that, so I wouldn't expect it, nor would I ask for it. You are putting them in an awkward position, risking their job to save you a little money. Sure you ah occasionally find one that will, but as someone that has a hard time saying no myself, I wouldn't feel right putting that kind of pressure on them.

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[chartle]

Yep, that's my DH! Even at home, we will eat a huge breakfast at Village Inn at 8am, and by 11am he's begging for lunch already! And he was upset this morning because he's gained a couple of pounds in the last few days, he now weighs a whopping 130 pounds. If I ate as much as him, I'm sure I'd be over 200, lol!

This only happens at WDW though. Today I had a regular McDonalds breakfast combo and I may not eat lunch.

PS Not anywhere near 130. Well at least since 8th grade.

 

[ahself]

You are asking for special treatment. You are no more special than anyone else. The last time I ate at Chef Mickey's, I ate a banana and a Rice Krispie treat. I knew the price of the meal when I booked it, and was able to plan in advance to spend that money. If you don't like the rules, don't eat at buffets. You have the choice to eat where you want, and if you choose to eat there, you need to accept the terms that go along with it. There are plenty of 10 year olds that eat next to nothing, and there are some that out eat grown adults. Disney has set their limit (which is in line with restaurants in the rest of the country). Plan to pay full price because that is the rule. Personally, I would use this opportunity to have my child try one of everything offered. Maybe they will expand their tastes and be less picky.

Your reply comes off as very accusatory but you apparently didn't even read my initial post.

I know the rules and I accept them. I even booked the buffets knowing that I would have to pay adult prices for my DD. In addition, I purchased an adult 5-day park ticket for my DD, as I should have. This was all back in Jan.

When we went on a surprise one-day HS park visit and ate at H&V in the summer, I just asked the CM the question about my DD because I knew she wouldn't eat much. The CM had no problem with it, and I didn't think anything else about it until last night when I decided to ask about others' experiences.

To be clear, I'm just curious if others have received similar treatment to what I received at H&V that one time. Judging by the responses in this thread, I'm guessing not.

BTW, to the few people who are apparently appalled, or can't even imagine, that I asked the CM what I did, you should expand your world a little bit - you'd be surprised at what you can get by being nice and just asking for something extra...and this is not limited to WDW. Again, I'm not advocating breaking rules, but the worst that can happen is that they say, "No," and I'm fine with that too.

 

[smitch425]

Your reply comes off as very accusatory but you apparently didn't even read my initial post.

I know the rules and I accept them. I even booked the buffets knowing that I would have to pay adult prices for my DD. In addition, I purchased an adult 5-day park ticket for my DD, as I should have. This was all back in Jan.

When we went on a surprise one-day HS park visit and ate at H&V in the summer, I just asked the CM the question about my DD because I knew she wouldn't eat much. The CM had no problem with it, and I didn't think anything else about it until last night when I decided to ask about others' experiences.

To be clear, I'm just curious if others have received similar treatment to what I received at H&V that one time. Judging by the responses in this thread, I'm guessing not.

BTW, to the few people who are apparently appalled, or can't even imagine, that I asked the CM what I did, you should expand your world a little bit - you'd be surprised at what you can get by being nice and just asking for something extra...and this is not limited to WDW. Again, I'm not advocating breaking rules, but the worst that can happen is that they say, "No," and I'm fine with that too.

Accusatory?? How so? I haven't accused you of anything. You want to find out if you can get your Disney adult's meals cheaper than you should. There is nothing accusatory about that. I read your posts. You don't like their rules, and you want to see if they can be bent for you. Plain and simple. It isn't a matter of "expanding one's world". It is simply understanding that you choose to dine in a place that has rules for their diners, and asking them to break them can get someone in trouble. Most people wouldn't ask because most people understand that they are no more special than anyone else. As aaarcher said, even people who are physically unable to eat normal portions must pay full price. It is not Disney's fault your child is picky. There are a variety of dining options in WDW. You are not choosing the option that works best for you, but Disney should not lose money because you made a less than optimal choice.

 

[pigletto]

We are just on the cusp of this issue. Ds is 9, about to be 10 in March. I did end up going with the ddp this trip and paid the child price for him. It is really a toss up how much he will eat at any given meal. Sometimes he picks at his food, other days I look at him wondering exactly where he is putting it all. We could have paid extra to upgrade him to the adult plan, but it didn't seem worth it. We can share with him at counter service places or order a little something extra if he is ravenous. I booked a lot of buffets which works out well because he can eat as much or as little as he likes.
I do understand that it would be a pain to pay adult prices for kids who barely eat. I just don't have that problem anymore. He's growing and his appetite is growing right along with him.

 

[Granny square]

Your reply comes off as very accusatory but you apparently didn't even read my initial post. I know the rules and I accept them. I even booked the buffets knowing that I would have to pay adult prices for my DD. In addition, I purchased an adult 5-day park ticket for my DD, as I should have. This was all back in Jan. When we went on a surprise one-day HS park visit and ate at H&V in the summer, I just asked the CM the question about my DD because I knew she wouldn't eat much. The CM had no problem with it, and I didn't think anything else about it until last night when I decided to ask about others' experiences. To be clear, I'm just curious if others have received similar treatment to what I received at H&V that one time. Judging by the responses in this thread, I'm guessing not. BTW, to the few people who are apparently appalled, or can't even imagine, that I asked the CM what I did, you should expand your world a little bit - you'd be surprised at what you can get by being nice and just asking for something extra...and this is not limited to WDW. Again, I'm not advocating breaking rules, but the worst that can happen is that they say, "No," and I'm fine with that too.

No not surprised. I know people who try to slide by all the time. They complain about stuff to get comped, the beg, they think they are more special more deserving than the family next door.

I find it to be a attitude of entitlement that I am tired of seeing. We have people come into the college who believe that we can just pull book coverage out of our butts fj we really want to. Geesh. People need to quit begging and teaching their kids to beg.

As far as expanding my world, it has been the world so I'm not worried about thatlol, as I said we aren't talking about Tijuana street vendors, or the life of Brian for the Monty Python fans

 

[Minniesgal]

Ok so I have 2 nine yr olds that turn 10 next month. They appear to be 8 at best. Twins, 4 foot 2, 60 lbs and not big eaters at all. I did not do the ddp but made a reservation for bfast at tusker. Are you telling me I have to pay adult price for these two? I mean how are they gonna know they are 10? I really don't think they would be questioned about the age cause they are so young looking and really young mind set still. I really wanna go with the kids price on this reservation!? We go to Disney last week of June

If you are using magic bands it will be coded into the magic bands

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

My best advice for the picky 10 or so year old is to skip buffets for a couple years. We did that and now everyone is old enough to get our moneys worth. I learned this after we paid the adult price for a kid to eat so little then was hungry later.

 

[ahself]

Accusatory?? How so? I haven't accused you of anything. You want to find out if you can get your Disney adult's meals cheaper than you should. There is nothing accusatory about that. I read your posts. You don't like their rules, and you want to see if they can be bent for you. Plain and simple. It isn't a matter of "expanding one's world". It is simply understanding that you choose to dine in a place that has rules for their diners, and asking them to break them can get someone in trouble. Most people wouldn't ask because most people understand that they are no more special than anyone else. As aaarcher said, even people who are physically unable to eat normal portions must pay full price. It is not Disney's fault your child is picky. There are a variety of dining options in WDW. You are not choosing the option that works best for you, but Disney should not lose money because you made a less than optimal choice.

Read what you wrote above and before - You inferred or accused me: 1) that I wanted special treatment and I think I'm more special than others, 2) that I don't like their rules, 3) that I want to see if they can be bent for me. I never said any of that. All I wanted to know is if others have had similar experiences. I don't think I'm more special than others and I don't think I'm entitled.

Also, I don't agree with the comments about "most people." Most people don't ask because they don't know if it will work, feel uncomfortable, don't think they should, etc.

Are you telling me that you've never asked for an upgraded room at a hotel, e.g. room with a view, different from what you've paid for? Even if you haven't, I'm sure "most people" have, even at WDW, in part because they know of others that have and gotten it to work. In their mind there's nothing wrong with it and it's acceptable to ask.

My view of my experience at H&V was that it was a somewhat similar situation to a hotel upgrade. However, I asked on this board because I wasn't sure and I knew disboards was a great resource of people and experiences. I'm finding out that it wasn't the same, my experience was apparently an anomaly, and I'm fine with that.

 

[MouseMomx2]

Accusatory?? How so? I haven't accused you of anything. You want to find out if you can get your Disney adult's meals cheaper than you should. There is nothing accusatory about that. I read your posts. You don't like their rules, and you want to see if they can be bent for you. Plain and simple. It isn't a matter of "expanding one's world". It is simply understanding that you choose to dine in a place that has rules for their diners, and asking them to break them can get someone in trouble. Most people wouldn't ask because most people understand that they are no more special than anyone else. As aaarcher said, even people who are physically unable to eat normal portions must pay full price. It is not Disney's fault your child is picky. There are a variety of dining options in WDW. You are not choosing the option that works best for you, but Disney should not lose money because you made a less than optimal choice.

 

[ahself]

...Anyway, to the OP, that is the only time I have heard of CMs bending the rules like that, so I wouldn't expect it, nor would I ask for it. You are putting them in an awkward position, risking their job to save you a little money. Sure you ah occasionally find one that will, but as someone that has a hard time saying no myself, I wouldn't feel right putting that kind of pressure on them.

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Thanks for the response. What you said makes sense.

As I mentioned above, I wasn't sure what to expect and that's why I was soliciting others' experiences.