Dining plan for almost 3 year old

[meredy338]

OK, help please....

Can I pay for the child's Dining plan for my almost 3 year old? If she eats one counter service and one table service per day, we'll break even. Not to mention the extra snack credits that she can use...

She's just not the most adventurous eater and I don't want to be picking my meals based on what she'd share with me. Plus the TS kids meals are $8-10 alone!

Will they let me do that? I mean, I'd be paying them....

 

[JimMIA]

That's a common question, and you'd think they'd take your money...but unless they've changed recently, no DDP for <3 year-olds. You might check over on the DIS DDP board for more current info.

On the plus side, enjoy the free park admission while you can!

 

[Happy Mom2]

To my knowledge, no. The only way to get around it is to lie about your child's age. However, if you do that, you will also have to pay for admission to the parks. That's why we are eating at mostly at buffet and family style restaurants.

 

[meredy338]

Can we just say she's 3 on the room reservation? Our park tickets are separate since we're DVC.

 

[Mtnman44]

Yes. This will work fine.

Can we just say she's 3 on the room reservation? Our park tickets are separate since we're DVC.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Can we just say she's 3 on the room reservation? Our park tickets are separate since we're DVC.

Yes, as long as by making her 3 instead of under 3 will not affect occupancy of the room. For example, if she was the "under 3" for a studio with 4 other registered guests, you could not make a child on the reservation because it would exceed the occupancy limit.

 

[meredy338]

It won't exceed the limit. We are 3 adults and her in a 1 bedroom. Thanks for the help, just have to decide if my conscience will let me. It's not like I'm trying to get out of paying for anything...I'm actually TRYING to give them money!

 

[Mtnman44]

The system is just built around the idea that people wouldn't want to spend the dining plan money on a baby. If you WANT to pay for her, I see no ethical issue. Calling your 2 year old a 3 year old only increases the value for Disney (such as the occupancy requirment as mentioned).

This is akin to feeling guilty about calling your 9 year old a 10 year old when purchasing tickets. If you want to pay for the next age tier, I'm sure it only makes the mouse happy.

It won't exceed the limit. We are 3 adults and her in a 1 bedroom. Thanks for the help, just have to decide if my conscience will let me. It's not like I'm trying to get out of paying for anything...I'm actually TRYING to give them money!

 

[meredy338]

I'm glad to find supportive words. I was afraid I was going to get flamed for my question.

 

[joandegennaro]

I'm glad to find supportive words. I was afraid I was going to get flamed for my question.

What would anyone flame you for what you've asked. Now if you had done the reverse and said "Can I say my 3 yr old is only 2 to avoid paying for the DDP" then there might be some controvery. As you said your asking if you CAN pay the mouse!

 

[Dean]

The system is just built around the idea that people wouldn't want to spend the dining plan money on a baby. If you WANT to pay for her, I see no ethical issue. Calling your 2 year old a 3 year old only increases the value for Disney (such as the occupancy requirment as mentioned).

This is akin to feeling guilty about calling your 9 year old a 10 year old when purchasing tickets. If you want to pay for the next age tier, I'm sure it only makes the mouse happy.

I'm guessing, but I'd suspect the main reason is that they assume most 2 y/o won't eat that much and often will either eat from the parents meals or other options. Then the family will order kids meals and essentially get them for adults.

I know most have reported in the past NOT being able to purchase the DDP for 2 y/o but some have been successful over the past few years.