Anyone ever had to prove their kid was 2?

[Gracefulskinny]

Our DD is extremely tall for her age. As in she is in the 99th percentile for height and was 38 1/2 inches last we measured her (a month ago). She is also very smart and highly developed for her age and is commonly mistaken for a 4 or 5 year old.

Should I bring a copy of her birth certificate to prove her age?

 

[cakebaker]

Not that I know of. My grandson was 2 1/2 last summer, just over 38" in height at the time and a big husky boy. He's always been mistaken for much older than he is. No one blinked an eye.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

No proof is ever required.
If any CM ever gives you a hassle OR makes a snarky remark, be sure to report them.

But I have brought 4 children at age 2 (not all at once) and never had an issue.

 

[cjbcam]

When we went my son was 2 and was over the 100th percentile for height. He is now 4 and bigger than a lot of kids in my DD first grade class. We weren't ever asked his age.
We were constantly asked my 10 year olds age (she is around the same height as my first grader) because she went on rides with our oldest (12 y/o) and you have to be a certain age. We did get quite a few looks like we were lying but oh well we weren't and if they had asked for ID I had it but was never asked.

 

[supersnoop]

Cast members might ask her how old she is. As long as she tells the truth, you should be fine.

 

[cakebaker]

Cast members might ask her how old she is. As long as she tells the truth, you should be fine.

Honestly, I do not believe that will even happen. If they questioned my grandson on his age and I thought it was because they thought we were lying, I'd be offended and I'd report the person who did it. If Disney wants to require proof of age, that's fine. But there's just not a chance they're going to question a toddler about it and expect they'd get an accurate answer. My grandson will tell you he's 2 because he's decided he doesn't like the number 3, but we bought him a ticket anyway.

 

[scrappinginontario]

My DD was a tall 2yo too and nobody questioned it! At 3 she was riding Big Thunder Mountain and Splash! Height has it's advantages if your child likes the rides!

 

[maxiesmom]

Honestly, I do not believe that will even happen. If they questioned my grandson on his age and I thought it was because they thought we were lying, I'd be offended and I'd report the person who did it. If Disney wants to require proof of age, that's fine. But there's just not a chance they're going to question a toddler about it and expect they'd get an accurate answer. My grandson will tell you he's 2 because he's decided he doesn't like the number 3, but we bought him a ticket anyway.

Report them for doing their job? I really wish Disney would ask for proof, because then there wouldn't be any need for the CMs to ask. You wouldn't have people who do sneak in older kids. Then if it was required no one would need be offended, it would just be part of going to WDW.

 

[tlmadden73]

I doubt Disney cares to the point to make you try and prove it. I'm sure people "sneak" in 3-4 year olds all the time. But that is why a "child" ticket is essentially the same price as an adult ticket .. it all evens out. (Espeically for those people trying to sneak in kids under the 9 year old age mark) ... They know you'll be spending money on hotels and food and souvenirs .. no matter what age your child is.

I am bringing my son to WDW the day before he turns 3 to purposely take advantage of him being free. I am following their policy (of not "aging" at Disney) but I don't plan on bringing any proof he turns 3 the day we are going to be at the MK. Based on how no one batted an eye when we were there when he was 2 & 2 months .. I doubt anything different would happen this time.

Free until 3 is a great policy because I think 2-year olds can still have an excellent time at WDW. (My son did ... so much that is why we are going back the day before he turns 3).

It is a shame that their normal child ticket prices weren't more of a discount for that 3-6 year old range.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Height has it's advantages if your child likes the rides!

DD keeps hoping to ride Star Tours, Test Track and Soarin but I keep telling her she can only do it at 40". I swear she is trying to force herself to grow faster!

 

[bumbershoot]

Bring the BC if it makes you happy.

But there are few 2 year olds who don't show their 2 year old'ness in some way. Big, smart, talkative...they are still 2 and the CMs get to know what 2 is like. First rule of being almost 3? Never tell them you're 2! My kid at that age really thought 9 was the age he should be. And he'd say that. And no one would ever think he was 9.

The only story I've ever read on the Dis was by a CM who definitely did question the adult, and it ended with the adult buying a ticket for the kid. But the biggest problem with the adult was that he thought the age of being free went *through* 3. And he was bringing a 4 year old in. (who, if I'm remembering the story even close to correctly, was telling everyone that he was 4)

 

[939913Noles]

When my son was 2 (almost 3) he was 40 inches....tall enough to ride Big Thunder, which he loved. No one asked or batted an eye.

 

[Crispity]

When we went a couple months ago with my 2-year old DD, we always had her in a stroller when we were going through the tapstiles. A few times, the CMs asked us if she had a ticket, and we said no, she's 2, and that was it. No proof required, and there definitely was not any attitude like they thought we were lying. It was more like they didn't want us to forget to swipe her band if she did have a ticket, since she was in a stroller.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

When we went a couple months ago with my 2-year old DD, we always had her in a stroller when we were going through the tapstiles. A few times, the CMs asked us if she had a ticket, and we said no, she's 2, and that was it. No proof required, and there definitely was not any attitude like they thought we were lying. It was more like they didn't want us to forget to swipe her band if she did have a ticket, since she was in a stroller.

That was something else I was unclear about. So we don't ever swipe her band?

 

[cakebaker]

Report them for doing their job? I really wish Disney would ask for proof, because then there wouldn't be any need for the CMs to ask. You wouldn't have people who do sneak in older kids. Then if it was required no one would need be offended, it would just be part of going to WDW.

Asking a 2 year old child to make sure their parents aren't cheating is not their job. You bet I'd report them. If a CM thinks I'm cheating, they should bring it up directly with me, not the child that is with me. I've never once heard of them doing that.

As I said, I have no problems with them requiring proof of age but I doubt they will. They'd have to require it of everyone and that's a nightmare. But personally, I wouldn't care. Just don't grill my grandchild to try and figure out if I'm cheating or not.

 

[cakebaker]

DD keeps hoping to ride Star Tours, Test Track and Soarin but I keep telling her she can only do it at 40". I swear she is trying to force herself to grow faster!

My grandson, who turned 3 in February now qualifies for the 40" rides. He can't wait to get on BTMRR and Splash. He watches the videos all the time. He has not seen TOT videos because he is NOT riding that no matter what he wants to do. lol

 

[CookiesNcream]

I'll never forget the time I was with my grandson when he was asked his age and he replied "I'm 5.........but Nana is 50!!"

 

[Gracefulskinny]

He has not seen TOT videos because he is NOT riding that no matter what he wants to do. lol

You know I've noticed quite the gender gap with discussing this. Every woman or mother I have talked to is horrified at the idea of such a small child being allowed on. Every guy seems to shrug their shoulders and say "what its not a scary ride at all!" The fact that the word TERROR is in the name doesn't seem to phase them

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

That was something else I was unclear about. So we don't ever swipe her band?

No, since there is no ticket attached. No fastpasses either. The 2yo does not require them at all.

The band does work as a room key, though.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Asking a 2 year old child to make sure their parents aren't cheating is not their job. You bet I'd report them. If a CM thinks I'm cheating, they should bring it up directly with me, not the child that is with me. I've never once heard of them doing that.

As I said, I have no problems with them requiring proof of age but I doubt they will. They'd have to require it of everyone and that's a nightmare. But personally, I wouldn't care. Just don't grill my grandchild to try and figure out if I'm cheating or not.

I have had them ask nicely, I am sure. I'm not bothered. But as you say, if there is any hint that they think we are being dishonest, that does regard reporting.

It is all in tone. And not purchasing a ticket when you are supposed to is stealing and what guest would enjoy that accusation when legitimately trying to enter with their 2yo with no ticket?

I do take my kids on Tower of Terror. Up to them, though. But it is Mommy's favorite ride. Lol!

My husband does not ride. But he doesn't think falling makes for a fun ride much like I don't think spinning makes for a fun ride.