How old to enter park without adult

[DisneyCowgirl]

In august, my 15YO tried to enter islands of adventure while the rest of us were at city walk. He had no photo ID (no drivers license and I never thought about bringing school ID). His pass is an annual pass. They gave him a really hard time, called in a manager, and told him next time he had to have his parents with him. Ultimately they did let him in. That was our last evening so I didn’t follow up.

We are headed back. Staying onsite. I want to allow my 15YO and my 13YO to go to the parks before I get there. (I can’t get up early enough for early entrance.).

anyone know what the rule is on this and why they gave my 15YO a hard time? I can’t find any rules regarding minimum age. They can go the disney parks without me and have never had a problem.

 

[macraven]

You would get current and accurate info by contacting UO
You can reach them by a call or email

We can only guess and give our opinions

 

[AJA]

My 16 year old daughter had no trouble getting in IOA alone (we were already there, she slept in) and she is a shorty, only 5 feet tall with shoes on. She doesn’t have any id either. I never thought she would have a problem.

We also have season passes.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

You would get current and accurate info by contacting UO
You can reach them by a call or email

We can only guess and give our opinions

I guess I figured calling would get me similar results as calling WDW—a different answer depending on who answered my call and no guarantee of accurate info. but I will call tomorrow. In any event, we’re bringing school ids this trip.

 

[macraven]

I suggest you call guest services that are in the park
Also sending an email so you have a written statement to fall back on if needed.

 

[FoxC63]

I suggest you call guest services that are in the park
Also sending an email so you have a written statement to fall back on if needed.

This^.

My son will be 18 and his friend we're taking with us this fall will be 17, getting into a park is one thing, flying is another...

I saw this about a month ago, Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Michigan residents traveling domestically by plane in the U.S. must show a REAL ID-compliant document at the airport. TSA agent told us Student ID's will not work back in Nov. 2019.

Today it says: Beginning May 3, 2023, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States.

 

[BlondieinFL]

That is strange......my daughter has been going with her friends since she was 13. No adults, and no problems.

 

[policycobb]

My daughter was 14 and entered Universal Studio by herself in June 2019 to meet me. Walked over from Hard Rock. She was also 5'10" and looked older than she was.

Maybe the TM thought he was younger than he looked?

 

[Bethany10]

Today it says: Beginning May 3, 2023, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States.

At one point Missouri was refusing to comply with Real ID, forcing all of us to get passports. Thankfully we did this pre-covid but it was a hassle with the kids as both parents have to be present WITH the kid. We wound up pulling DS out of school to get it done. DD's doesn't expire until 22, and of course her photo is from like age 12 (she's 15 now). I'm nervous that they'll say something as we fly again in a couple of weeks, but it's not expired!

to the OP, that's actually good to know as I can see the aforementioned 15 year old wanting to change parks by herself this trip. She did ride Hogwarts Express between the parks with no issue at 13.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Maybe is because they were not using the fingerprint scanner for the AP. I read that they were cracking down on people sharing passes during covid.

 

[MomOTwins]

At one point Missouri was refusing to comply with Real ID, forcing all of us to get passports. Thankfully we did this pre-covid but it was a hassle with the kids as both parents have to be present WITH the kid. We wound up pulling DS out of school to get it done. DD's doesn't expire until 22, and of course her photo is from like age 12 (she's 15 now). I'm nervous that they'll say something as we fly again in a couple of weeks, but it's not expired!

to the OP, that's actually good to know as I can see the aforementioned 15 year old wanting to change parks by herself this trip. She did ride Hogwarts Express between the parks with no issue at 13.

I'm in Missouri too. But RealID is only a requirement for age 18+ -- children under 18 traveling with an adult do not need any kind of ID: https://www.tsa.gov/real-id

 

[Bethany10]

I'm in Missouri too. But RealID is only a requirement for age 18+ -- children under 18 traveling with an adult do not need any kind of ID: https://www.tsa.gov/real-id

Interesting. We were certainly asked for both kids passports at check in here and leaving Orlando. Honestly I'm glad we had them, even with the painful process to get them.

 

[puffkin]

Maybe is because they were not using the fingerprint scanner for the AP. I read that they were cracking down on people sharing passes during covid.

They were using the finger scanners when we were there in November and April. They were not using them last July.

My DS15 has no issues at US, but he is very tall. I did notice for flying the last 2 times they have been very pointed with questions on his age/birthdate at TSA.

 

[Kit Jackson]

At one point Missouri was refusing to comply with Real ID, forcing all of us to get passports. Thankfully we did this pre-covid but it was a hassle with the kids as both parents have to be present WITH the kid. We wound up pulling DS out of school to get it done. DD's doesn't expire until 22, and of course her photo is from like age 12 (she's 15 now). I'm nervous that they'll say something as we fly again in a couple of weeks, but it's not expired!

As long as it looks like the same person and there hasn't been a dramatic change in her appearance, she'll probably be fine. If the ID has not yet expired, I doubt there will be a problem.

 

[Travelgrrl]

The Real ID program was put on hold due to Covid. I don't believe it will be a requirement to fly in 2021.

 

[rangebob]

This^.

My son will be 18 and his friend we're taking with us this fall will be 17, getting into a park is one thing, flying is another...

I saw this about a month ago, Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Michigan residents traveling domestically by plane in the U.S. must show a REAL ID-compliant document at the airport. TSA agent told us Student ID's will not work back in Nov. 2019.

Today it says: Beginning May 3, 2023, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States.

Real ID has been announced since 2014 that it was coming. Nationwide to fly you have to have that ID by May 3 2023 which was extended again because of COVID this time.

 

[FoxC63]

My son has had a state id since he was 5 years old. It was a fun birthday keepsake
and TSA loved it but in all honesty, I got it for him out of fear. He was and still is a very friendly kid and a bit of a wonderer.

 

[keishashadow]

Maybe is because they were not using the fingerprint scanner for the AP. I read that they were cracking down on people sharing passes during covid.

They started to request we use it when there beginning of month (on pre-existing APs)

we produced photo ID & politely declined due to covid concerns, no push back

 

[MomOTwins]

Interesting. We were certainly asked for both kids passports at check in here and leaving Orlando. Honestly I'm glad we had them, even with the painful process to get them.

Really? Do your kids maybe look like they could be 18? We have flown to/from orland four times in the last year and never once asked for ID for our kids.

 

[Bethany10]

Really? Do your kids maybe look like they could be 18? We have flown to/from orland four times in the last year and never once asked for ID for our kids.

Nope, when we traveled 2 years ago they were both well under 18 and looked it. I guess we just look shifty lol.

Now, our oldest (15) depending on how she's dressed could pass for 18 (shhhhh don't tell her that) but not our 12 year old, he's still got the baby face.