Daughter just turned 3, should I buy her a ticket?

[Chicago526]

Welcome!

I would buy the ticket if I was in the same situation. My thinking is, by the time most kids are three, they are truely "using" the parks. I mean that they go on a number of rides, enjoy some of the shows, like seeing the charactors, and have a great time. To me, Disney needs to be paid for that. Infants, 1 and 2 year olds don't get quite the same "use" out of the park, and Disney is very generous in allowing the under 3 crowd in at no charge.

But that is my line of thought. You can only do what you feel is right for your family.

 

[Dawnflower]

Just MHO, I would be afraid to not buy the ticket and mess up my karma!!

My sister didn't buy her just turned 3 yr old a ticket, they now HATE WDW and have no idea why we go yearly!!

Also with my luck, my son would argue and I would have to buy it anyway.

Wonder if this would be a good enough reason to convince my DH to have another baby!! for 3 years actually 4 years he would be free!!!


No wait, having babyitis and Disneyitis is no reason to have another baby!! Bad Dawn!!!

 

[mrsschlep]

Nomen, I just PMed you.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Welcome to the Dis!

I would buy the ticket. For moral reasons alone. Do you really want to set the example to your child that lying to save money is a good idea?

When I was a little kid, around ages 11-14 my mom used to make me lie about my age (I looked young) to get me in as a "kid" not an adult and it always made me feel sick.

I know you are on a budget, but I feel like if you can not afford to buy the proper tickets, you should really wait to visit WDW until you can.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by wdwoldtimer
I don't think my3kids was doing that. It looked to me like he/she was simply listing a number of areas where people bend the rules. I didn't see any condoning or encouragement to do any of them.

Me too.

But, I also think there is a big difference between a person who gets hypoglycemic taking a few granola bars in their purse so if they start to feel dizzy they can have something quickly and not have to wait in line at a food counter, and someone who lies about their childs age to not have to buy a ticket.

 

[nkjzmom]

I guess it is really up to you. I can only tell you what we've done.

We bought AP's at the end of last year before DS turned 3. We knew we were not going to be using them until the later part of this year AFTER he turned 3....so we bought one for him. I guess we could have rationalized that we bought them before he was 3 but we didn't.

 

[WDSearcher]

Originally posted by my3kids
Does every 3 year old have a ticket? I'm sure not. Does every 10 year old have an adult ticket? Probably not that either. The WDW rule is under 3, no ticket. Three to 9= child, 10 + =adult ticket. Do people buy kid's meals at counter service for adults to eat?....I imagine so. Do people with a single day ticket ride the monorail? Do people take advantage of the fast pass loopholes to have more than one fast pass at a time at DL? Do people ever take food into the park? Do the people who buy the 3 year old a ticket ever take in graham crackers and apple juice for the 3 year old to snack on?

Just as an FYI .... these are apples-to-oranges comparisons. There is a solid, stated, written policy at Disney that children "under 3" get in free and that children "3 to 9" pay for a child's ticket. Ages 10 and up pay for an adult ticket. Stated policy.

People with single day tickets are -- and always have been -- allowed to ride the monorail. There is no written policy regarding bringing food into the park. Snacks and juice for kids (and adults) has always been allowed -- what Disney does not allow is people bringing in coolers of food and setting up picnics in the parks. Call Guest Relations and ask -- they'll tell you bringing in graham crackers and apple juice is just fine. Disney does not prohibit any of these things. Any adult can purchase a child's meal, just as they can at McDonald's. Now, at a sit-down restaurant at Disney, they won't let a 25-year-old get away with a kid's meal, but at the counter restaurants? No problem. None of those things are specific written policies. They all have wiggle room.

Ticketing, however, is a specific written policy with no room for doubt. BIG difference.

 

[BoyLovesBuzz]

Originally posted by my3kids
Do people with a single day ticket ride the monorail?

You have decide the answers for yourself.

I didn't know people with single day tickets couldn't ride the mono-rail. 2 years ago 3 family members were on an AP. DD who just turned 3 was on a 5 day hopper. We decided to stay an extra couple of days and used some single day tickets that someone had given us from a time share deal. We rode the monorail Who do I send a check to?

 

[insidestory]

If you think you can get away with it. Do it. "Stick it to the man"

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

WDSearcher - Well said!

 

[Dawnflower]

because my whole house is not made of glass....you have to do what you feel comfortable with.

I really thought that you where not allowed to bring outside food into a park, not because I have asked or seen a sign, or even looked but I thought in another thread someone had said that there was an official policy on that.

I thought that any ticket holder could use the monorail? But maybe not the buses, or maybe I have seen something that stated people with multi day passes may use all WDW transportation.

I do think when WDW has a crystal clear policy in place, it should be followed,

I will however admit to speeding, and one time, at a buffet, I was not eating, but took a drink of my DH's tea!!

 

[crzy4mk]

Originally posted by insidestory
If you think you can get away with it. Do it. "Stick it to the man"

Bad attitude. This forum is for people who love Disney, not those who wish to steal from them or get one over on them. I don't think the OP's question was posed out of anything but being unsure how strict the rule was, but this response was out of line.

 

[my3kids]

I just looked in my Official Guide book and I stand corrected about the monorail....that is allowed from the TTC to the park you buy the ticket for, as are ferries. Busses are not, however, allowed with a single day ticket, so the official policy states. On food, also in the Official Guide, it says "outside food is not welcome in Disney parks." But, it is allowed in the water parks. Has WDW ever said anything about someone bringing food in? I doubt it, but just as the age is stated, so is the food and transportation issue.

 

[nomen]

Thanks for all the replies. I've just placed an order for our 6-day hopper plus passes, and my 3-year old to be got one too.

Great forums, great advices, I have been reading them non-stop since I "DIS"covered 3 days ago.

 

[TerriP]

Originally posted by insidestory
If you think you can get away with it. Do it. "Stick it to the man"

LMAO...too funny!! Don't you mean "Stick it to the MOUSE"?!?!?!

Clearly this response is tongue in cheek. Don't get bent out of shape...it's just a joke. I thought the above quote was hilarious. When these topics come up over and over...sometimes ya just gotta laugh!

My advice to the OP, buy your child a ticket. In the big picture, you're teaching your child to lie...I know you don't want to do that.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

nomen -- Welcome to the boards. I'm glad we didn't scare you away. And weren't you brave to have this thread as your first post? Talk about diving in, head first...

 

[DiznEeyore]

Originally posted by calypso*a*go-go
nomen -- Welcome to the boards. I'm glad we didn't scare you away. And weren't you brave to have this thread as your first post? Talk about diving in, head first...

So true, LOL!! Let's hope nomen's next post isn't about refillable mugs!

 

[nomen]

what about refillable mugs? I guess I have some reading to catch up before I understand the culture of this board

 

[mickeymousefan]

So true, LOL!! Let's hope nomen's next post isn't about refillable mugs!

LOL or pool hopping!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyIsMyShrink]

Originally posted by my3kids
Do people with a single day ticket ride the monorail?

What does that mean? Just wondering as it doesn't apply to me, but I've never heard of that.

I bought my 3 yr old a ticket, but I did take in water, juice and crackers. They were clearly visable in my bag.