BBB age requirements

[Thing 1]

Just my thoughts: It has nothing to do with whether or not you pay for her park admission, it all about the make up they us and how it is labelled and marketed. They do not want to use the product on a child under three. They, in the past,seemed to be a bit more flexible with the age but it seems that is no longer the case. I would expect them to ask her age when you book and ask her her age when you arrive. I have had CMs ask my guys ages multiple times. It is your decision on what you choose to do. If you choose to not try to get your little one in, you will have to decide what to do. I personally could not allow a sibling to take part when her sister is old enough to understand and want to take part too, but others will disagree and that is ok too. You could choose to purchase everything yourself and do a makeover in your hotel room, or do the hair at the shop on main street. In reality in, won't make or break the trip.

 

[Julylady]

I personally think its right to make a child wait until they hit the appropriate "age" to experience something. But I know others feel differently. I think its fine that a kid learns that she or he has to wait to experience something even when an older sibling gets to do it. You just say, "Its for kids 3 and older and since you are only two and sissy is 5 she gets to do it and we will watch. We you are older, we will make sure you do it too." Kids will whine and moan about this, but if you stand firm they will learn that sometimes they need to wait their turn. That's a really good lesson for a parent to teach their child.

 

[scrapquitler]

To me, the rules are the rules, and we follow them.

 

[mjkacmom]

I personally think its right to make a child wait until they hit the appropriate "age" to experience something. But I know others feel differently. I think its fine that a kid learns that she or he has to wait to experience something even when an older sibling gets to do it. You just say, "Its for kids 3 and older and since you are only two and sissy is 5 she gets to do it and we will watch. We you are older, we will make sure you do it too." Kids will whine and moan about this, but if you stand firm they will learn that sometimes they need to wait their turn. That's a really good lesson for a parent to teach their child.

For most people in the real world, a trip to WDW is a one and done. There are so many great places to vacation, and only a small percent of families keep returning to Disney.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

For most people in the real world, a trip to WDW is a one and done. There are so many great places to vacation, and only a small percent of families keep returning to Disney.

If that is the case the parents should wait until their children are old enough and tall enough to experience everything that interests them in Disney World, not skirt the rules to suit their wants.

If the question was "my daughter is 1 in too short to ride xyz, how can I make her taller" everyone would be defending Disney's rules -- I don't see this as any different..

 

[maxiesmom]

For most people in the real world, a trip to WDW is a one and done. There are so many great places to vacation, and only a small percent of families keep returning to Disney.

I don't think that has anything to do with it. If a family chooses to make a trip to WDW when all children are not of an age to do the same things, the that is what it is. You work with the rules as they are, you don't make excuses to not follow them.

Having said that, I really don't think they will be a problem sneaking the younger child in, if that is what the OP wants to do. I doubt anyone will question her age.

 

[Mmwhite022]

The age limit is set for a reason. She's 2 at the time of the visit, not 3. How do you explain lying about the age if either of your children bring it up to a CM? Not the type of example I want to set for my children. Also, being a mom of a recently turned 3 year old and planning our visit for February 2016, I'd be pretty damn ticked off if I knew a parent willingly lied about an age and took up a reservation spot for a kid that should not even be there. I called on my 180 day and wasn't able to get the time I wanted (but still got a reservation). You are lying and obtaining a reservation that may prevent a kid who IS the appropriate age from getting in.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

If it's a "react to makeup" worry, that concern doesn't magically evaporate on the child's 3rd birthday. If someone will be allergic, it's not like it's not ok one day but would be the next (same thing applies to foods that are possible choking hazards, like no whole grapes until age 4 then suddenly on their 4th birthday it'll be fine).[/B]

No parent strictly adheres to the minimum age requirements on kids retail packaging. The Consumer Product Safety Commission bans "toys" for being intended for under age 3 if it contains any small parts that could present a choking hazard. Lego Duplos are marked for ages 1.5+, but I can assure you that my son was playing with his sister's Duplos several months before he hit that age. I've got plenty of baby toys that were marked for 6+ months, 9+ months, etc. - but were clearly safe and developmentally appropriate for a slightly younger child at the time.

Makeup applicators are small, therefore a choking hazard, therefore can't be legally marked as a toy intended for toddlers.

True. A child who is allergic to the make-up two weeks before their third birthday will still be allergic to it one week after. The difference is that Disney can only be held liable if the child is over three years old, as stated in the rules for BBB. If they clearly post that the experience is only for kids three and over and someone chooses to "sneak in" their almost-three year old, any consequence will not be covered by Disney's liability insurance. Food guidelines are a different issue all together. Experts say that most kids are ready to eat grapes by about age four. Every parent knows their child best. If they gag on smaller foods, obviously you'd assume they're not ready for grapes. It takes a level of common sense. And if a parent doesn't want to adhere to age guidelines on packaging, that's their risk to take. No one will stop you from buying a toy and giving it to your child. Again, they're guidelines. The toy company is saying, "This toy is designed and deemed to be safe for a six-month old child." It doesn't mean younger kids can't safely use it. Perhaps your kids were fine with the toys, but perhaps others choked on a small piece. The age-limit has to be set somewhere, usually on the side of caution to cover the varying developmental levels of same-aged kids. Taking a two-year old into BBB and lying about their age is different. The age requirement isn't just a guideline. It's a rule that the parent is choosing to break by taking in a child under age three. They're not just saying, "This experience is generally thought to be safe for kids three and over." They're saying, "You may not bring a child into BBB for a make-over who is under three years old." I really don't see any room for interpretation or exceptions in this case.

 

[Linda M]

In my opinion, the rules are there for a reason, and they should be abided by. I agree that it sets a poor example for your kids if you lie about her age. The other issue is that there is sometimes quite a wait at BBB and it's crowded with little room to sit/wait. In addition, the CM will, indeed, ask how old the 'princess' is. My advice would be to send the 2 year old with another adult to do something fun while you take the older sister to the BBB. It isn't a place where they want too many extra people hanging around watching.