Has anyone snuck there 3 year old in as a 2 year old?

[momof3disneyholics]

When my twins were turning 3, we did. The first two days of the vacation they were actually two, but the last two they were 3. Noone asked at the gate, but we did pay the child's price for their 3 year old birthday dinner at Chef Mickey's because they were proud and loud that they were turning 3!

 

[Allison]

My horse is in the shop.

Don't ask questions about doing something dishonest on a public forum unless you're looking to be told what you're doing is wrong.

Don't lie.

It's wrong.

Please have some more respect for yourself, and for others.

nuf sed

I like the way you think.

 

[QueenGoblin]

I'm not endorsing the practice, but a co-worker of mine did sneak her 3 year old in as a 2 year old a year ago. He had just turned 3 within the past month. When we took my 2 year old last spring nobody ever asked or questioned even though she is on the tall side. If your child is closer to 2 than 4 and on the small side, I doubt you will get caught, but only you can decide if it is something you think is worth the risk, and whether you feel comfortable explaining it to your child if they catch on.

We are taking DD again this year and paying for her as a 3 year old, but proclaiming her age is one of her favorite passtimes so I doubt we'd get away with passing her off as 2 even if we tried.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Think I could pass for under 60?

 

[Allison]

Precisely. What I find always very interesting about these threads is some people actually think they're doing right by defending dishonesty.

I haven't been able to figure that one out.

 

[cshaffer21]

I've never seen anyone check, especially if 3 year old is sitting in a stroller at the time of entry to any park.

 

[bicker]

Hehe, good one Dan: I've got an AARP card: Should I aim for the senior citizen's discount?

Silly!

 

[shellybaxter]

When my twins were turning 3, we did. The first two days of the vacation they were actually two, but the last two they were 3. Noone asked at the gate, but we did pay the child's price for their 3 year old birthday dinner at Chef Mickey's because they were proud and loud that they were turning 3!

Actually I believe you followed Disney policy. I believe for ticketing and room purposes a child stays the age the were at check in for the entire trip.

Shelly

 

[bicker]

Actually I believe you followed Disney policy. I believe for ticketing and room purposes a child stays the age the were at check in for the entire trip.

That is true, Shelly.

 

[Missy1961]

Actually I believe you followed Disney policy. I believe for ticketing and room purposes a child stays the age the were at check in for the entire trip.

Shelly

I was going to say that.

to the OP: I wouldn't do it, but your kid, your decision.

 

[LBKMAMA]

I'm a nervous wreck because my dtr. will turn 3 - 3 days after we return. She is very tall for her age, very agile, and when asked how old she is right now she's says 3 or even 4 sometimes (she's in ST and can't seem to say 2).

I've already zeroxed her birth certificate and have two copies in my folder to take with me everywhere!

I just couldn't do it! Plus I have two older boys and what would that say to them. As it is they are having a little hard time understanding why we are going to celebrate her b-day at 1900 PF when it's really not her b-day. LOL

 

[Tam1067]

A couple of years ago, I was at DL in California and personally witnessed a woman who told the CM her DD was 2, but the CM asked the little girl who said, "I'm 3" and the CM told the mom to either pay for a ticket or leave. The mom was irate and said the little girl was mistaken, was just practicing for her upcoming birthday, whatever, but the CM said that without proof (like a birth certificate) the woman would have to pay.

I'm sure that doesn't happen all the time, but I did witness it. Unless you want to turn your kid into a liar too.

 

[Dan Murphy]

On our family trip, back in '99, my DD, Natalie, turned 19 while we were there. If I recall, there was some pricing differential for 18 and under/over. I do recall asking CRO about what was correct to do, and doing it. Can't recall what it was though.

 

[dixiedizfan]

We saw a couple get caught doing this on our last trip. It was at the entrance to MK and they had their toddler in a stoller, so I guess they thought he'd "pass". Well a CM questioned them about it, very loudly, and turns out the child was indeed 3. The parents were trying to get him in without a ticket. Boy were they embarrassed!

 

[tkitty]

We we're in DL last year, 2 days, grandson turned 4 on the second day. The tickets were bought online way in advance, and we never gave it a second thought. Come to think of it , there may not be a differece in tickets from 3-4yrs, so this may not apply. Oops

 

[momandseandodisney]

good idea, now make sure you practice, now honey if anyone asks how old you are make sure you say you are only two!!!!!!!! and dont forget to put high heels on the child if to short for some rides

 

[imheather]

OH Boy I had no idea this was such a hot topic.

I would not ask my son to lie but I was thinking of just
trying to sneak him in, if they ask me how old he is I would tell the truth.
I do know it is the wrong thing, but it is also wrong how Disney charges so much for children and how they nickle and dime you to death over everything.

I do not know why people have to be so judgemental, you can just say it is not what you would do and leave it at that.

I mean "have enough respect for yourself and others" Come on that is over the top. Get off your high horse!

Thanks to the ones who just answered my question. I appreciate your opinions.

Heather

 

[Fly me with Balloons]

What I find far more interesting than someone asking about cutting a corner (everyone does it somewhere in their own lives, and if you say you don't, you're lying), are the responses. The ethical questions of the universe are bieng stirred up just because a 3-year-old might get into wdw without paying. It seems all so sanctimonious. Shall we study this dilemma from an Aristotelian point of view, or would you rather look at it from a deontological viewpoint, espoused by Emmanuel kant? I mean, c'mon people. She asked a question about security, not about the eternal damnation of her soul.

 

[Matt]

Disney doesn't make you visit. If you have a problem with their pricing then don't go. Nothing is "wrong" by what Disney charges. The market dictates pricing.

You can spin it ANY way you want but trying to sneak your kid in is lying and attempting to "steal" from someone else (in this case, a company). I'm not the biggest fan of judgemental people but I'm even lesser of a fan of people who try to rationalize dishonesty.

And yes I took my 3 year old daughter 2 weeks after she turned 3. I'd rather pay and be honest.

 

[babar41]

Gone to put more popcorn in! OP, you may not realize this yet, but you just really turned up the heat and stirred the pot.