Have you ever been confronted by CM about childs age??

[robinb]

I saw that one, too, and I remember the family was especially PO'ed because they did not get questioned on their OUTBOUND flight (when it would have probably been much easier to get ahold of proof).

I saw that episode too, but IIRC the family caused the delay themselves. They could have purchased a ticket for their child for the flight and that would have been refunded once they provided proof of age. Instead they kicked up a huge fuss.

 

[nlugo]

when our daughter was two. I didn't really think much about it. My daughter has always been very outspoken. This year when we took her she was very happy to have her own ticket. We entered the parks many times last year and she threw a few fits because she didn't have her own ticket.

 

[myprinceandprincess]

This was something I didn't even think about.....We leave in a few days and I was planning on bringing my DS's birth certificate for the flight....Don't want any confusion because he is pretty big for his age....My DD on the other hand has her own seat and a ticket for the park....But everyone who said to bring the birth certificate, do you actually bring it with you to the park? That really isn't something I wanted to carry around the park, since it is such an important piece of paper....

 

[robinb]

But everyone who said to bring the birth certificate, do you actually bring it with you to the park? That really isn't something I wanted to carry around the park, since it is such an important piece of paper....

A photocopy should be enough for a CM. The airline will probably want an original.

 

[G8RFAN]

We had gone the week when my DS turned three. A CM at the gate asked in a very friendly way how old he was. I didn't think anything of it. We bought him an AP mid-week and the reverse happened.... just about every CM was surprised he had a pass. I remember when buying it, the CM said I really didn't need to for this stay but our AP's were also expiring and it was convenient to keep them timed the same.

 

[taragl]

But everyone who said to bring the birth certificate, do you actually bring it with you to the park? That really isn't something I wanted to carry around the park, since it is such an important piece of paper....

I would hope that a well-made copy would suffice. After all, we aren't trying to marry the little tykes or anything official, just get them in the park!

 

[KimDis]

I saw that episode too, but IIRC the family caused the delay themselves. They could have purchased a ticket for their child for the flight and that would have been refunded once they provided proof of age. Instead they kicked up a huge fuss.

I understand what you're saying... but that might not have been a financial option for the family.

 

[maelstrom]

We have the opposite happen from most people. DD is a very young looking 18. She gets so irritated when people try to give her a child menu. I have to explain every time we go to the movies. They actually argue with me when I tell them I need to pay for an adult ticket rather than a child.

Yesterday, we were entering Epcot. A CM stopped us to do a survey. He asked me if I had anyone under 18 with me. I said no. He said "Are you sure?". I thought that was so funny. DD didn't see the humor in it.

I can't wait until the first time she tries to get in a club for 18 and over!

I'm 20 and I get that ALL THE TIME. People usually think I'm about 14-15. My boyfriend (23) also looks very young. He gets carded for cigarettes all the time, alcohol too. I can't wait until I turn 21, what fun it will be trying to buy my margarita slush.

 

[jjarman]

This MIGHT be but this thread reminded me of an episode of Airline (a reality t.v. show about airports, very funny) I watched.
A family was ready to board and the employee did not believe there child was not yet 2. They would not let the family on the plane. The mom was SO mad! In the end they had the hospital the child was born in fax a copy of the birth certificate to the airport.
The family was held up for a long time and ended up on a much later flight.

We got questioned by SW when DS was 2 weeks old. He was a preemie so really small but perfectly healthy to fly. Come to find out SW's rules, at least at that time, were that the child had to be at least 2 weeks old. Well, he just happned to be 2 weeks old that day. They wanted a copy of his birth certificate. I said he doesn't have one yet. He is only 2 weeks old. They did end up letting us fly (this was outbound). No questions on the return flight.

 

[Missus Toad]

My daughter was asked, in a very carefree way how old she was when she was using a child ticket, towards the end of her disney childhood, (we were good) but I guess if they ask the child, they're more likely to get the truth.

I don't know about that-- my daughter's going around telling people she's 6, and will get downright testy when you remind her she's 3. She's almost got me convinced!

 

[Ready to go in Ok]

A few months ago DD's and I flew to B'ham. Neither has an ID since they are 14 & 12, so security took their tickets, and asked them their last name. They both looked at me like they didn't know! I had to prompt them to tell her, and I swear if I was her, I would have thought we rehearsed a fake name. They kind of mumbled their last name while looking at me for clarification. I thought I was going to fall through the floor. So asking kids questions, no matter their age, isn't always foolproof.

 

[Buzz & Woody]

how old the boys are (they are now 4 & 6). When we went in December we had purchased a ticket for DS who was 5 and one CM told us not to worry about the ticket. They were both in strollers since it's a long day to walk. DH insisted on putting the ticket through to pay for the visit

 

[#1 Pocahontas]

Yes, we have. We went during my DD's 2nd birthday. She was just over 20 pounds and shorter than average according to my Pediatricians chart so I was really surprised we were asked. She does have a ton of hair though. Maybe that made her look older. We just told them she was 2 and they were fine with that. We didn't have to show proof, which was good because we didn't bring any.

 

[#1 Pocahontas]

I don't know about that-- my daughter's going around telling people she's 6, and will get downright testy when you remind her she's 3. She's almost got me convinced!

Ha, that's my daughter too! She is 4 now but sometimes she says she is 6. Or she likes to say that she is almost 6.

Her logic- Becuase she is almost 5 (she just turned 4 ) and 6 is right after five, so she is almost 6. LOL Whatever

 

[jmatias]

Gee...I wasn't planning on bringing a copy of our DD's birth certificate for our July trip but may now just to avoid any embarrasement. She is 2 1/2 but when asked how old she is she says "5" and it never fails. She's of average height but speaks very well.

Jen

 

[WantToGoNow]

I intend to have a copy of my dd's birth certificate safely tucked in my bag just in case. We will be going Nov. 4-12 -- she will be 3 on Dec. 9. She is well taller than most of her peers now at 36". I figure we might be asked both at the gate and at the several buffet/family type meals that we will be going to so I plan to be prepared. Most of the time when you ask her how old she is, she says 2 -- but occassionally she says 4 -- I could see that being the case standing outside of the turnstyles. She also says she lives in the forest but that's a whole different story.

 

[TSR6]

Well, the CM was refusing them entry because mom didn't have a birth certificate to prove the age and the kid said she was three. I do not know how often this happens (not very I'll bet), but as we were passing through the gates, we could hear the CM telling the mom that she had to go with what the child said if there was no birth certificate to prove it.

Yep. I have had moms yell at me, and at the child due to the child telling the truth. Then dad walked over, appologized to me, and took mom and child away...

 

[english rose 47]

DGS is 4 but at 20 months looked 4 so at 4 he looks 7 I don't expect a problem cos he will be 5 when we go and I think he'll not be looking over 10 or at least I hope not he is a very big boyand also has a very good vocabulary!

 

[Aisling]

What about a 9 year old child with a child's ticket being questioned about his age?
This happened to my nephew, who was 9 at the time, but looked older. The MK CM asked my sister (his mother) how old he was, she said 9, and the CM said thank you.

I'm wondering what would have happened if the CM didn't believe her. She had no ID on her for her 9 year old.

 

[Lesley]

A younger cm at the MK asked my youngest dd her age in January...she wasn't even 2 and gave him a blank look. We just told him she was almost 2.

I don't even have a copy of my youngest's bc....here in SC they make you buy one if you've had a homebirth. As I haven't had a need for it, I haven't ordered one yet. I guess I'll go ahead and do that!