Child few weeks shy of 3

[njmousefest]

Heading back to the world and my youngest will be 3 weeks shy of 3 years old. How are CMs at entry for entry for younger than 3 without a ticket? Has anyone gotten into a case where they require you buy a ticket? I'm not planning on bringing a birth certificate with us.

 

[Andyman33]

If you are flying I would absolutely bring a birth certificate copy. Different question I know

 

[Ava]

If your child is big or looks older than they are, the CM may ask you (or your child) their age, but I doubt you'll have a problem. Have fun!

 

[Paigesmom2013]

We went in 2013 when my DD was a week from 3. We were asked at the gate at MK if she needed a ticket and one more time I think. I just told them she wasn't 3 yet and we went on through. Im nit sure if anything has changed more recently. We'll have Magic Bands this trip so I don't know.
I always travel with a second copy of my kids birth certificates since they have no government id.

 

[tlmadden73]

No.

Because of their "you don't age at Disney" policy, I took my son to Disney World on his 3rd birthday. We checked in the day before his birthday and were in the parks when he was officially three. We wanted to go to Disney for another short trip (4 nights) again (after his first trip when he was 2 went so well) but I wanted to do it while he was still free.

We were never questioned, he was not charged for meals (at buffets) and never had any issues getting through the turnstiles.

The only issue we had was HIM. He was a different boy at 3 then he was at 2. Didn't want to eat .. didn't want to do any character meet and greets (I think the Disney Junior characters and their large "human-like" heads scared him) and simply didn't want to pose for any pictures. We still had a good time and did tons of fun rides and activitives (we went on Buzz lightyear 3 times per his request), but just amazing how different a child can be in under a year.

 

[wilkeliza]

If the child is under 3 there is no reason to be forced to buy a ticket. The will ask how old and if you say 2 (just say 2 one of this 30 months etc, don't make the CM do math) they will let you through. They won't really question unless your child pipes up and says they are a different age so as long as your little one does say they are 3 you should be fine. My niece says her exact age down to the month so we always are worried.

 

[lizzytizzy]

We went to Disney when my daughter was 2 days from turning 18. They asked me over the phone "How many adults and child?" . I said that she'll be turning 18 in a couple of days during the trip and they said that she still counts as a child. As long as your trip starts before he/she turns 3, it should be fine. Nobody asked for ID.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

If you are flying I would absolutely bring a birth certificate copy. Different question I know

When flying domestically, birth certificates are only needed if you have a child under 2 who is traveling as a lap child rather than in their own ticketed seat. There is no reason to bring a birth certificate in the OP's case. They won't need it to prove age to WDW and they don't need it for flying. If flying internationally, they would need a passport, but no birth certificate.

 

[Raenstoirm]

As a side note, you should ALWAYS carry a copy of the birth certificate when you travel with a child. And if its not your child, a letter from the parent.
As for the under three thing, as others said, you will be fine.

 

[NYHeel]

We went to Disney when my daughter was 2 days from turning 18. They asked me over the phone "How many adults and child?" . I said that she'll be turning 18 in a couple of days during the trip and they said that she still counts as a child. As long as your trip starts before he/she turns 3, it should be fine. Nobody asked for ID.

Not sure when you went but these days 10 year olds have to buy adult tickets.

 

[siskaren]

Not sure when you went but these days 10 year olds have to buy adult tickets.

A 17 year old would count as a child for the hotel reservation, though.

 

[ErinTwinmom]

My kids health insurance cards have their birthdays on them and i travel with them anyway.

 

[brooke789]

We took our now 5 year olds just a few weeks before their 3rd bday. No issues and no questions.

 

[NYHeel]

A 17 year old would count as a child for the hotel reservation, though.

Good point. I almost never stay on site as it makes zero sense to me, especially for a group larger than 4. But that's for a different discussion.

Do they charge extra for adults?

 

[wilkeliza]

Good point. I almost never stay on site as it makes zero sense to me, especially for a group larger than 4. But that's for a different discussion.

Do they charge extra for adults?

Yes there is an extra nightly charge per an adult over 2 adults. Something like $10.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

The extra adult charge (for all persons aged 18 and over past the first two adults in the room) at Disney resorts varies according to the category of resort: it is apparently $10 per night value, $15 per night moderate, $25 per night deluxe. Not really sure if those are exact but it's what is coming up on unofficial sites.

Published resort rates are based on double occupancy.

 

[bumbershoot]

Unless he's on an age restricted fare there's NO need to travel with BC or ID for your own minor child. Of course if flying internationally it's different but that's obvious.

No need to have the BC for him. CMs are good at knowing ages. For instance, if the child says he's 8 but obviously is little, they know that's common for little kids. (it's probably less common for a nearly 3 to actually admit he's 2 lol)

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Heading back to the world and my youngest will be 3 weeks shy of 3 years old. How are CMs at entry for entry for younger than 3 without a ticket? Has anyone gotten into a case where they require you buy a ticket? I'm not planning on bringing a birth certificate with us.

They won't ask for proof. It is basically honor system. Sometimes they might ask a child how old they are. But I notice they more with the age 7 enforcement.

It truly isn't anything to worry about.

Have a wonderful trip.

 

[rwdavis2]

As a side note, you should ALWAYS carry a copy of the birth certificate when you travel with a child. And if its not your child, a letter from the parent.
As for the under three thing, as others said, you will be fine.

The letter from the parent is worthless. TSA won't even look at it. Birth certificates are needed only for lap babies.

 

[isabellea]

My youngest celebrated her 3rd birthday while at WDW and was never asked her age. We had the dining plan and even after her birthday she didn't pay and was considered an infant. Never lied if asked.