Daughter turns 3 four weeks before trip

[LaurenT]

I personally would buy her a child ticket. She's 3. And then I'd enjoy the next 7 years - cause tickets and dining are way cheaper for a 9 year old than a 10 yr old! My daughter is a pretty youn looking 11. Her 10 yr old friend is a good six inches taller than her. But she's been paying adult price since she turned 10. I console myself by remembering how she stuffed her face at buffets that were free to kids for so many years! The one thing I will do is buy her the kids meal if she wants it (not at buffets of course). I always tell the waiter she's 11 but doesn't want that much. It's always been fine with them .... It's OOP - we don't so DDP.

 

[Woodmnky]

Sorry to jump on here and ask a question, but my DS is tall for his age. He is currently 2 whenever some asks his age he says 6(it's his favorite number I guess). No way does he look 6. Sometimes he will say 2, but not all the time. He i just tall. Thinking he will be 40" when we go. Do you think I am gonna have a problem and have CM think I am lying? I am such a rule follower that I don't want a problem and people to think I am a lier just to save some money.

My son was over 41 inches when we went just before he turned 3. I was given some odd looks, but it didn't go beyond that. You will have the truth on your side. I specifically planned that trip for a week and a half before he turned 3 so that I could avoid paying for him without being a sneaky thief. If the OP can't change the trip dates then a ticket needs to be purchased.

 

[goofy4tink]

Everyone has to do what they are comfortable doing. I know that I wasn't too happy when Disney changed the ages for dining and such from 10 to 9....my dd had just gone to WDW as a 'child'....she went back a month later (last minute trip due to incredible airfare) and she was then an 'adult'!!! But, Disney is a choice, so we know going in what our costs are going to be and can plan accordingly.

 

[SFailla]

Sorry to jump on here and ask a question, but my DS is tall for his age. He is currently 2 whenever some asks his age he says 6(it's his favorite number I guess). No way does he look 6. Sometimes he will say 2, but not all the time. He i just tall. Thinking he will be 40" when we go. Do you think I am gonna have a problem and have CM think I am lying? I am such a rule follower that I don't want a problem and people to think I am a lier just to save some money.

I don't think you will have a problem & you are telling the truth so I wouldn't worry. But, if it makes you feel better carry something with his birthday on it. In the 2 times, I have been to Disney, I was never asked to prove my kids ages.

 

[jason10mm]

CM to child: "How old are you?"
Child: "THREE!!!"
Father: "Uh, she said 'FREE', as in she's only 2 and can get in for free!"
Child: "THREE!"
CM: "Hmmm, alrighty then."

But really, does it matter? I suspect the cost of a ticket will be used for food and souveniers instead, so WDW will get the money either way.

 

[RustManFan]

Wrong! 3 is 3

 

[Reddog1134]

But really, does it matter? I suspect the cost of a ticket will be used for food and souveniers instead, so WDW will get the money either way.

Yeah, it does matter.

Honestly, I don't really care if people lie about their kids age. It bothers me when they look for approval or make excuses as to why it's "OK".

 

[Carrie in AZ]

As a parent, I feel like I have one chance to raise up my kids properly. I don't want to teach them to lie by modeling that behavior.

If your child is 3 when you are at DW, then your child needs a ticket.

 

[ilovemk76]

Ok I know plenty of people do not agree with this and will say it's wrong but my daughter turns 3 four weeks before our Disney vacation. I am guessing it is easy enough to say she is 2, correct?

Lying to save money is always the way to go!!! NOT

 

[minnie mum]

CM to child: "How old are you?"
Child: "THREE!!!"
Father: "Uh, she said 'FREE', as in she's only 2 and can get in for free!"
Child: "THREE!"
CM: "Hmmm, alrighty then."

But really, does it matter? I suspect the cost of a ticket will be used for food and souveniers instead, so WDW will get the money either way.

Why do I have the feeling that since the OP will claim the child is 2 he'll be booking buffets and AYCTE ADRs so his "2" year old will get to eat to her hearts content for free. And a 7 day child's ticket is a bit over $300. Tell me how the OP is likely to spend $300 more than he would have otherwise. There is no justification for defrauding a company of hundreds of dollars.

 

[pmaurer74]

we had trouble when our DD turned three during the trip. I had to argue with the CMs at Akershus that she turned 3 during the trip therefore she was free according to WDWs rules. Your DD is 3, she should pay. Whether she could pass for 2 is not the issue.

 

[kristenrice]

I find it ironic that for everyone trying to pass their "just barely 3" child off as a 2-year-old, there is another person who wants to buy the dining plan for their 2-year-old who eats a lot...

I like how ages are so variable at WDW.

 

[jms]

No I have not made my mind up and no we will not be doing and buffets. We are only going because my entire family decided 3 months after we returned that they all wanted to go. We are staying off site at a cheap hotel and I am having a package delivered from Wal Mart for snacks and breakfasts and sandwhiches. I would never coach my child to lie. There were a lot of assumptions being made which I realized to a degree that I asked for it. Thank you for everyone's input.

 

[aaarcher86]

No I have not made my mind up and no we will not be doing and buffets. We are only going because my entire family decided 3 months after we returned that they all wanted to go. We are staying off site at a cheap hotel and I am having a package delivered from Wal Mart for snacks and breakfasts and sandwhiches. I would never coach my child to lie. There were a lot of assumptions being made which I realized to a degree that I asked for it. Thank you for everyone's input.

You made a thread specifically about cheating the system to save money. Of course people will make assumptions.

I really don't care how cheaply you're trying to make this trip or why you're going. You've decided to go. Pay what it costs.

 

[lustergirl]

Someone got a coke to drink? I am thirsty from all this popcorn

 

[bdcp]

I'm kind of surprised this thread is "alive". Isn't discussing breaking Disney rules against the DIS board rules? I've seen other threads go poof for it.

But, I agree, it's flat out lying and the OP can justify all they want, but it's still being dishonest.

 

[LaurenT]

CM to child: "How old are you?" Child: "THREE!!!" Father: "Uh, she said 'FREE', as in she's only 2 and can get in for free!" Child: "THREE!" CM: "Hmmm, alrighty then." But really, does it matter? I suspect the cost of a ticket will be used for food and souveniers instead, so WDW will get the money either way.

Right! Cause they're not going to feed him or get him a souvenir if they buy him a ticket...

 

[Aurora0427]

Ok I know plenty of people do not agree with this and will say it's wrong but my daughter turns 3 four weeks before our Disney vacation. I am guessing it is easy enough to say she is 2, correct?

If you do this, I hope you get caught and kicked out of the parks. It's just wrong, on so many levels.

 

[sets14]

If you can't afford to buy the appropriate ticket and meals, then you can't afford to go to Disney. Period. Work overtime, save up longer, tell the family sorry can't do it, whatever. If you are willing to lie to save $300 then I am guessing that any thought of a savings account, emergency fund, etd don't exist, therefore, you can't afford it. And sacrificing morals is not a way to pay.

 

[WantToGoNow]

Teach her to lie now and punish her later when she does. Pay the price or move the trip before her birthday.