Age Verification

[keishashadow]

They take your word for it... But then you will have to ask the 10 year old to lie.... Cause they will probably be asked more than once how old they are. You good with that?

Perhaps I'm nitpicking, but I'm not sure I like the idea of a CM directly asking a child their age when the parents are present.

One of my sons looked old enough to get served alcohol at the age of 14. Another has a slim build and is baby-faced, will likely be carded until he's 30. Neither were ever questioned as to their age at a Disney park or any restaurant (buffet setting, otherwise they ordered off the adult menu) - amusement park or not as to their age. I stated how old they were and that was that. Maybe things have changed over the years.

I order a kids' meal for breakfast at least once each trip @ CS venues to get my mickey waffle fix & control the portion size.

 

[DisCatGirl]

Not sure teaching your kid to lie to save a few bucks is a good idea.

 

[mr.bungle]

Not sure teaching your kid to lie to save a few bucks is a good idea.

Did you read the entire thread?

 

[DharmaLou]

Did you read the entire thread?

You seem very defensive, when, in fact, you were looking for encouragement to cheat the system. I'm glad you will be doing the appropriate thing and 1. not teaching your child it's ok to lie and 2. doing what the rest of society with a conscience does without thinking twice.

 

[NewbieMouse]

Agreed...I don't think it's ever a good idea to lie to save a few bucks, particularly with kids observing. Even with meals, last year when my kids were 10, I just asked if my 10 year old could still order off the kids menu as that's the meal they wanted; no lying required. I've done that when I just want a kids meal. As far as tickets go, that is quite clear cut and obviously an effort at deception, so good to hear that's not being advocated.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

Perhaps I'm nitpicking, but I'm not sure I like the idea of a CM directly asking a child their age when the parents are present.

It seemed less condescending to me when they ask my daughter directly how old she is, and what type of menu she would prefer (which usually is the kids menu for coloring, and then she orders off the adult menu or we share a meal).). The alternative being, when they look at me... Usually over her head and say, "and your daughter, how old is she and do you think she wants a kids's menu?" Umm... She is right there, and can talk, and is 8 or 9 or 10 or whatever when the question was asked. That drives me nuts. If she was 2, no problem. But after about, I dunno, 6? She can speak up.

 

[mousefan1972]

We were in DL April 19-24. Had breakfast at the Plaza Inn with Minnie and Friends our last morning. Our 2 kids are 11 and 9. Both are tall; Dad is 6'5". When we checked in, CM looked at my son and said, "How old are you, buddy?" To which he answered "9".

I immediately picked up on the fact that she asked HIM for his age, not me or Dad. I wonder if they do that at the turnstiles, too.

 

[agamble]

Slightly off topic: Our DD was a tall kid. Before she was 3 she was 40"+ and could ride all of the 40" rides (she's 46" and not yet 5 now, Indy here she comes). We took her to the park 3 weeks before her third birthday. I did not buy her a ticket because she wasn't three yet, but I felt like people thought I was lying about her age every time I'd take her through the FP line and explain why she didn't have a FP ticket. It's so frustrating because I know that people do lie about toddlers ages to get free entry (a much larger savings). I am glad the OP has chosen to pay the adult price for the 10 y/o.

 

[Bubblegum1286]

It crossed my mind to lie about my youngest. He's 3, but he's only 27 lbs and barely reaches 3 feet tall. He wears 18-24 month clothes. Tiny tiny kid. Most people assume he's 2 (or younger), but when he opens his mouth, he talks like a 3 year old. Now the difference from 2 to 3 IS a big price difference, but ultimately I decided to just buy his tickets. I thought about him saying he was 3 when we were passing him off as 2, or any of my other kids saying, "He's 3" if they overheard me say he's 2. And then again, probably no one would ever ask, because no one would assume that he's 3 because of his size. I just decided at the end of the day, I'd feel yucky about lying. It came down to this: Yes, he would get in for free if I lied about his age, and yes, that would save us a lot of money, but with as much as there is to do at Disneyland for kids his age (and his size), I would feel really bad about it. Now, don't judge me on this one, but when we were looking at taking the kids to Six Flags earlier in the year, there was NOTHING he could ride. They have mostly "thrill" rides, even in the kids section of the park, and very strict height restrictions. Literally, the only thing I could find that he could ride was the train that goes around the park. But his ticket would cost $50! We changed trip plans and didn't go, but I was fully prepared to lie for that one.

 

[mr.bungle]

I think it is kind of funny that everyone is implying I would be a) teaching the kid to lie and b) asking him to lie.

At no point did I mention either. If anyone would be lying it would have been me at the ticket window and that is it. I don't advocate lying by any means but sometimes it is ok to stretch the truth when victimless. Disney isn't hurting for money.

And for those who have no read the thread, this is a moot point now as I will buy a ten year old an adult ticket. I guess by Disney standards I should buy him a beer when he's 13? Lol

This forum never ceases to amaze me.

 

[DisCatGirl]

Lying about a child's age to save money is stealing. Period.

 

[mr.bungle]

Lying about a child's age to save money is stealing. Period.

Stealing what from whom?

 

[Geemo]

Everyone, mr. bungle will be doing the right thing when they visit the parks.
So lets call this thread done.

Have fun with your GF and the kids when it's your DisneyDay.

Geemo

 

[mgd]

Stealing what from whom?

Just because you are not intelligent enough to figure that out for yourself, it is still stealing. Not that I wouldn't do it myself to save $200, so I am not trying to be on a high horse, but don't give that stupid defense that some like to give that if you can't see a victim right in front of you, blah blah blah, so it's not actually a crime. Just accept it, you'd be stealing.

 

[mr.bungle]

Just because you are not intelligent enough to figure that out for yourself, it is still stealing. Not that I wouldn't do it myself to save $200, so I am not trying to be on a high horse, but don't give that stupid defense that some like to give that if you can't see a victim right in front of you, blah blah blah, so it's not actually a crime. Just accept it, you'd be stealing.

Wow, sassy. I like your moxie; and also your high horse.

 

[violentlyserene]

I personally don't agree with kids menus but it is not my kid nor my call. I just picture all small children to eat grilled cheese or nuggets or something. I disagree with picky eating kids. But like I said, I'm not a parent. These are my girlfriend's kids.

You disagree with a normal childhood phenomenon? Okay, good luck with that.

Regarding the tickets, it really isn't that much of a difference and trying to get a kid to lie for your principles is iffy at best. You seem set on it regardless of what people say though so good luck.

 

[mr.bungle]

You disagree with a normal childhood phenomenon? Okay, good luck with that.

Regarding the tickets, it really isn't that much of a difference and trying to get a kid to lie for your principles is iffy at best. You seem set on it regardless of what people say though so good luck.

I'm not set on it. If you read any of the replies you'll see that I'm not pursuing it. Also, not asking the kid to lie. Never mentioned that so... not sure where you're getting that from.

I disagree with catering to picky eaters. If you don't allow them to constantly eat garbage on the kids menu and fead them real food, they'll eat it. Several of my friends have done that with their kids with zero problems. So good luck with your chicken nuggets and quesadillas.

 

[violentlyserene]

You can feel free to come tell that to my picky eater. I'll promise not to laugh too hard. I do love when people spout off ignorant ridiculous things like that though.

 

[keishashadow]

It seemed less condescending to me when they ask my daughter directly how old she is, and what type of menu she would prefer (which usually is the kids menu for coloring, and then she orders off the adult menu or we share a meal).). The alternative being, when they look at me... Usually over her head and say, "and your daughter, how old is she and do you think she wants a kids's menu?" Umm... She is right there, and can talk, and is 8 or 9 or 10 or whatever when the question was asked. That drives me nuts. If she was 2, no problem. But after about, I dunno, 6? She can speak up.

didn't think of it that way, interesting.

 

[mr.bungle]

You can feel free to come tell that to my picky eater. I'll promise not to laugh too hard. I do love when people spout off ignorant ridiculous things like that though.

And how exactly is that ignorant? You messed up by allowing them to be picky.