Child Ages for Park Passes

[Ju]

Does anyone know how strict the parks are regarding the children's ages? Our Son is just 10 do we really have to buy adult tickets for him?? We're off next month so must buy them soon, left it too late (as usual) as I note they've all gone up now.

Cheers for any advice.

Ju

 

[rpbert1]

i bought my tickets last month,3 adult tickets but my DD will have turned 10 in the april, personally i like to set an example for my children and would not make myself a liar for the sake of a few pound, plus the parks as far as i know can ask for proof if they want, and if they did you would be losing moie than a few pound.
I say take the moral ground

 

[wilma-bride]

There is a similar thread to this on the US Trip Planning board at the moment (has had a few strongly worded responses ). Apparently, it has been known for the CMs to ask the child how old they are so, unless you want to tell your son to lie, I would just bite the bullet and fork out the extra for an adult pass.

As an aside, personally I think it's daft that kids are considered adults at the age of 10 onwards but I am assuming it is all to do with the height restrictions and the fact that, at 10, the majority of kids can do all the rides. Even though I don't agree with them, I wouldn't dream of trying to bend/break the rules. In my eyes, that's deception - and I certainly would not encourage my children to be untruthful.

 

[patdavies]

There is a similar thread to this on the US Trip Planning board at the moment (has had a few strongly worded responses ). Apparently, it has been known for the CMs to ask the child how old they are so, unless you want to tell your son to lie, I would just bite the bullet and fork out the extra for an adult pass.

As an aside, personally I think it's daft that kids are considered adults at the age of 10 onwards but I am assuming it is all to do with the height restrictions and the fact that, at 10, the majority of kids can do all the rides. Even though I don't agree with them, I wouldn't dream of trying to bend/break the rules. In my eyes, that's deception - and I certainly would not encourage my children to be untruthful.

I very much doubt that it has anything to do with height restrictions etc. at all. The reasons can be summed up in a single word - profit. This is the age when most kids will start to be allowed to go off on their own in the parks and therefore make more use of the facilities.

 

[Ware Bears]

I always buy the appropriate tickets for my children wherever we go. Even though my middle DD is quite small for her age and could easily pass off as a couple of years younger than she is, I couldn't have it on my conscience and agree with Joh that it is encouraging children to be dishonest.

 

[disneyholic family]

Does anyone know how strict the parks are regarding the children's ages? Our Son is just 10 do we really have to buy adult tickets for him?? We're off next month so must buy them soon, left it too late (as usual) as I note they've all gone up now.

Cheers for any advice.

Ju

at WDW the children's ticket is for ages 3-9
adult tickets are for ages 10 and up...

 

[erinsgirl32]

no comment

 

[catherine]

We went on one of out trips the week after our DD turned three, yes, I know bad planning! We thought about not getting her a pass, and saying that she was two, but we figured that our integrity was worth more to us than the extra money that we would have to spend on the pass. Plus we did not want to put anyone in a position of having to lie. At the end of the day, I figure it's up to each individual to do what they need to do!

 

[Miffy2003]

I think this question is an interesting one, and that you should do what you feel comfortable with

 

[Soprano]

Does anyone know how strict the parks are regarding the children's ages? Our Son is just 10 do we really have to buy adult tickets for him?? We're off next month so must buy them soon, left it too late (as usual) as I note they've all gone up now.

Cheers for any advice.

Ju

Just work out the difference between the cost of an adult pass is compared to a childs. Whatever that cost is, is the price of a lie.

Theres also a chance you may have teach your child to lie to a CM should they say "Hey, there buddy? How old are you fella?" etc. This does happen quite a bit at the gate in a very subtle way of finding out their age.

I could get away with not paying for my child who has just turned three, but won't as it's stealing IMHO.

 

[mark&sue]

We purchase annual passess at all the theme parks and had to use our passports as ID so could not lie even if we had wanted to.



Susan

 

[lagunn]

We are going in march middle dd was 10 in August , she downright refused to have a childs ticket.

 

[Ju]

Oh deary me - makes me feel very humble for even asking such a question

Thanks for your responses and no I also wouldn't feel happy asking my Son to fib about his age so we'll be paying more and just have to penny pinch elsewhere!!

Thanks

Ju

 

[wilma-bride]

Oh deary me - makes me feel very humble for even asking such a question

Thanks for your responses and no I also wouldn't feel happy asking my Son to fib about his age so we'll be paying more and just have to penny pinch elsewhere!!

Thanks

Ju

Don't feel bad for asking the question. In my opinion, you will be doing the right thing by paying for an adult ticket for your son. Don't forget that, in most places outside WDW, he will still be able to eat at child prices (don't know whether that's any consolation?)

 

[Miffy2003]

Oh deary me - makes me feel very humble for even asking such a question

Thanks for your responses and no I also wouldn't feel happy asking my Son to fib about his age so we'll be paying more and just have to penny pinch elsewhere!!

Ju please don't worry! For some reason this question always elicits strong responses from peeple

 

[susieh]

Would the same people give the same reply for an only just 3 year old? Our friends are going on 19th Feb, their daughter is 3 on 31st January.

She's very small, very timid, not potty trained so won't be going to any creches or children's clubs, eats baby food still and won't drink out of a cup and doesn't like walking so will be in her stroller almost all the time.

Do you think they should pay for a child ticket for her?

 

[bicker]

Unfortunately, they have to draw the line somewhere, and indeed, they draw the line at 3 years old for children, and 10 years old for juniors. Folks should stick with those ages as the boundaries for paying the higher rate, since that is what Disney has established.

 

[susieh]

Unfortunately, they have to draw the line somewhere, and indeed, they draw the line at 3 years old for children, and 10 years old for juniors. Folks should stick with those ages as the boundaries for paying the higher rate, since that is what Disney has established.

I don't intend to sound rude here but I post the question because I know what Disney has established and I want to see if people's opinions are that it is reasonable. It is a lot of money to pay out for a child who will benefit very little from it - she is terrified of 'characters' too.

They are going to Disney as her mum needs a break and feels like she will really get one there, not for the benefit of the child. They hope she enjoys it too but really wanted to go somewhere that they could forget everyday life for a while.

 

[bicker]

Do you think they should pay for a child ticket for her?... It is a lot of money to pay out for a child who will benefit very little from it...

Regardless, in answer to your question about what I think, I do believe they should still pay the child's price -- specifically because that was the age that Disney had established. Each person can, and should, decide for themselves whether what Disney is offering is "worth it" to them, and if not, they shouldn't visit WDW. What I don't believe anyone should do is take it on themselves to impose on Disney when they should or shouldn't start charging for children.

 

[Miffy2003]

Would the same people give the same reply for an only just 3 year old? Our friends are going on 19th Feb, their daughter is 3 on 31st January.

She's very small, very timid, not potty trained so won't be going to any creches or children's clubs, eats baby food still and won't drink out of a cup and doesn't like walking so will be in her stroller almost all the time.

Do you think they should pay for a child ticket for her?

I think this is a very personal decision and one people have to make for themselves

We took my DD at 3 years and one month old (she was very small for age as well) and yes we did purchase a ticket for her.