For those who purchased "kids free" tickets

[J/T Gramdma]

I bought the tickets to use in November.I have one child 9 and 1 is 11. are they going to able to use the ticket or will it show as a child ticket for the 11 yr old?

 

[deltachi8]

Phantom, thanks for the updates.

I purchased this for my trip March 2-5. I am going solo, but figured I could save the kids ticket for my son for a future trip or give it to someone who needs one. My question is, when I get my tickets at the kiosk, how will I be able to tell which is the Adult and which is the kids? Will they be clearly marked by then?

Thanks!

 

[SteinsLaFemme]

I have the same issue as the last post.

I just got my tickets delivered on Feb 1. I got four adult tickets and two kids tickets free. They all look the same. There will be four adults (if you consider a 13 year old and a 10 year old adults) going to the parks in two weeks. I figured I would give away the kids tickets to friends going later in the year or someone who just looks needy for kids tickets.

How will I know which 4 of the 6 tickets to use when we go to the parks?

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Are there expiration dates on the Adults or Kids tickets? Thanks.

 

[DeirdreTours]

We just used tickets purchased in late December for a trip 1/30-2/3 with no problems. I have an annual pass (from the buy a year/get a year free deal in 2004). We purchased two and recieved two free. The tickets appeared identical. We still have one unused ticket for a future trip. The web site says they will expire 12/31/06, but I hope that this won't be enforced (as it isn't marked on the ticket).

 

[steevo]

Are there expiration dates on the Adults or Kids tickets? Thanks.

The tickets are all the same, there are no Adult or Kids. They all say Admit One Guest.
No expiration dates printed on the tickets.

 

[DisneyFanatik]

I hope they bust people who think they can cheat the system.

Now while I am sure not all will be checked, I am hoping a majority will be checked, as it will deter people from cheating the system.

Why does the fact that some people are able to get a break anger you so? I think that having to pay $100 for a ten year old to go to a theme park should anger you more. In your opinion what makes a 10 year olds admission worth so much? I could understand you maybe calling it "cheating the system" when for example, someone pays a childs price for a meal plan and then uses it for an adult priced meal - there is an actual dollar value (more food) on something like that. What is the value that you are paying more for when a 10 year old goes on rides as opposed to an 8 year old? Just because it is Universal's "policy" to call a 10 year old an adult doesn't mean that it is right. I feel if you could get a break, more power to you!

 

[phamton]

Wow! A little harsh, aren't you?

I think that having to pay $100 for a ten year old to go to a theme park should anger you more. In your opinion what makes a 10 year olds admission worth so much?

$100 for 5 days is hardly a ripoff.

What is the value that you are paying more for when a 10 year old goes on rides as opposed to an 8 year old?

What is the value of paying for a 30 year old who doesn't want to ride any of the coasters or a pregnant mother who can't ride many of the rides or anyone who can't ride everything the parks have to offer?

Just because it is Universal's "policy" to call a 10 year old an adult doesn't mean that it is right.

Both Universal and Disney charge adult prices for a 10 year old. If you see that it is an injustice, then just inform Universal at the gate that your child is older than 9 years old and that you hope they don't mind that you don't want to pay for an adult ticket. Why hide the fact? Just let them know--that way it isn't cheating the system. Have the courage to stand on your convictions.

 

[DisneyFanatik]

Both Universal and Disney charge adult prices for a 10 year old. If you see that it is an injustice, then just inform Universal at the gate that your child is older than 9 years old and that you hope they don't mind that you don't want to pay for an adult ticket. Why hide the fact? Just let them know--that way it isn't cheating the system. Have the courage to stand on your convictions.

I don't need to. My family enjoys going to these places so I, like everyone else, just pay the price. What I don't do is get angry that someone lets their 10 year old use a child's ticket. What I was trying to ask was why does it bother the poster so much that she wants them to have some kind of punishment. I can't understand wishing embarassment on someone who is just trying to save money. It seems as though she gets great satisfaction from others getting "busted". Why?

 

[twin43]

I don't know how your tickets are different since they haven't started making the child's different until now but it is presumptuous of you to assume people we're trying to beat the system. We can not be held accountable for something Universal decided to do. We simply wanted tickets and did not plan on getting all adults. Because Universal had a great package, our vacation which originally was 2 days and the rest at wdw is now a 5 days at Universal at the RPR. The way I see it is we both made out.

 

[JBCB]

Universal REALLLLLY needs to mark the "child's ticket" as such so no one is confused by having to interpret codes on the back of tickets or possibly gets turned away at the gate. That would be VERY bad business.

 

[phamton]

You won't be turned away at the gate until the new tickets come out that are marked child and adult. If you have 2 adults and 2 children, you will be able to use any of the tickets. When they scan, it doesn't say child or adult. If there is a problem with the tickets (such as the barcode isn't scanning properly, etc), they can be looked up by the transaction at Guest Services. The transaction look up will show that you ordered 2 adults and received 2 child's free tickets. It doesn't matter right now who uses what ticket. They are all part of the package deal.

So when you get your order, just give everyone a ticket and don't worry which person gets which ticket. There is no child and no adult ticket designated right now. Until the ticket is labelled as such, anyone can use any ticket in your family.

 

[DisneyMomOK]

I was thinking about doing this (always had AP's in the past) and buying 2 adults and giving the 2 kids to a co-worker who is planning on taking her 4 GK's this summer. Am I permitted to do that? However, if there is no dif between adult and kid tickets, I am assuming I would not know which to give her? I wish they would just do a buy one get one half price or something, for those of us without a child.

Sharon

 

[Gamblr721]

Dear Phantom you seem to know quite a bit about this. I received our four tickets as
a gift and I do not want to be in a confrontation at the gate, but the tickets do look
the same. My girls are 11 and 16 and will not be able to use a childrens ticket. Thank
you for your help.

 

[Goofy Rulz]

I checked w/Universal this morning since we couldn't decifer the adult ticket from the child ticket. They asked for the last name that the tickets were purchased under and then told me which ticket numbers were the kids' tickets. But then again, they just may have said that so that 2 adults weren't using the kids tickets, when really there is no difference. I didn't ask about height requirements, since I didn't realize it would be an issue. You have to figure though that people who purchased these tickets (and don't read boards like these) and showed up at the gate w/a 54" 8 year old that they wouldn't be turned away because they didn't have proof of age. Who would think of carrying around a birth certificate to an amusement park. My daughter is 9 and 53" so I will make a copy of her certificate. I don't want to risk losing the original for an amusement park.

 

[phamton]

The tickets being printed at the kiosks (will call) now have the child/adult designation printed on them.

For those that purchased the tickets earlier that don't have adult or child printed on it:
You most likely won't have a problem at the gate. If you do have a problem, go to guest services and explain your situation. The most that will happen is you will be allowed to purchase the Bonus tickets for the older children.

My daughter is 9 and 53" so I will make a copy of her certificate. I don't want to risk losing the original for an amusement park.

As far as the birth certificate, a copy will be fine as would an insurance card with the birthdate. Even without one as long as your child was able to tell them her age, you will be OK.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

The most that will happen is you will be allowed to purchase the Bonus tickets for the older children.

And the bonus ticket is the $99 2 day with the free three days? Or is there a smaller fee to upgrade the free ticket?

I am asking because now it seems that my 11 year old nephew will be joining for a day and I am wondering whether I can upgrade the ticket for him, or just tell my brother to buy him a one day two park ticket at the Florida resident's rate. On the one hand I hate to waste a 5 day ticket on a one day stay, on the other hand I would like to save my brother some $$ if I can.

 

[phamton]

Although the Bonus ticket (buy 2 days/get 3 days free) is only sold online. Guest Services is now able to let you buy this pass. You can't buy it at the gate though.

The one day/two park Florida resident ticket was only available last summer. It isn't available right now. If they are checking ages at the gate when you go, you can go to guest services and purchase a Bonus ticket for your nephew at the internet special price. It's still the best bang for your buck. Or you can purchase a one day/two park ticket there for him.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Thank you. Really, I have no intention of trying to use that ticket for my 11 year old nephew. I think I will go back to my original thought of trying to persuade my sister to upgrade her bonus tickets to AP's and use the other free kid ticket to return to the parks later in the year--maybe Christmas time. My sister's son turns 8 in December--I think a return visit will be a great gift. Any recent word on how firm the 12/31 expiration date is?

BTW--I was just on Universal's new and improved website and they listed a one day, two park ticket for FL residents for $63. I think the one day one park ticket was $39.95! I e-mailed my brother right away with the information since I don't know how long that deal will last. I think I will go ahead and tell him to buy a ticket for his son as well.

 

[phamton]

Well, it's about time! Many of us were disappointed when they dropped the Florida resident ticket. I'm glad that Universal listened to the concern and reinstated it. It's not available at the gate right now but if it's on the website, it looks promising that it may return to the gate sales also. Woo Hoo!

So far, no expiration has been added. I suspect they will be on the new tickets soon though.