I just want to confirm, 9 y/o turns 10 during our vacation

[youmyflower]

we can still buy her the child admission ticket right? We are buying 4 day hoppers. Since she'll be 9 when we first use them we can still buy her the child ticket right? Her 10th birthday is the last day we'll use them (probably going to get the birthday g/c for her not the free admission).

I figure I can, I just want to make sure.

 

[DangerMouse]

we can still buy her the child admission ticket right? We are buying 4 day hoppers. Since she'll be 9 when we first use them we can still buy her the child ticket right? Her 10th birthday is the last day we'll use them (probably going to get the birthday g/c for her not the free admission).

I figure I can, I just want to make sure.

You're right. Since your dd is 9 at the start of her parkhopper use, she will be considered a child throughout her parkhopper use. This is standard DLR practice.

 

[cruise cruise cruise]

Yep, what DanerMouse said.

 

[Sherwin]

The only way they'd charge for both child and adult prices is if they split hoppers, which they most certainly will not do. I'm sure you're safe.

 

[Disney Dreams]

Well...


We were in City Hall last week when a guest asked if their 2 year old would need a ticket on their last 2 days since she was turning 3 mid-way through their visit. Having read this simiar question many times on DIS, I was curious of the answer. The answer was, "yes."

So, applying the same logic to your situation, techincally...
I would think her child PH will not be good for her to use on her birthday as she is no longer a "child" under Disneyland's definition (age 3-9). Now, will anyone ask? No. However, if you make a big "to do" about her turning 10 at the gate or when at Guest Relations when getting her birthday fun card, an attentive cast member might catch it.

- Dreams

 

[DangerMouse]

Well...


We were in City Hall last week when a guest asked if their 2 year old would need a ticket on their last 2 days since she was turning 3 mid-way through their visit. Having read this simiar question many times on DIS, I was curious of the answer. The answer was, "yes."

So, applying the same logic to your situation, techincally...
I would think her child PH will not be good for her to use on her birthday as she is no longer a "child" under Disneyland's definition (age 3-9). Now, will anyone ask? No. However, if you make a big "to do" about her turning 10 at the gate or when at Guest Relations when getting her birthday fun card, an attentive cast member might catch it.

- Dreams

Dreams, I believe the two situations are different, and here is why. With a 2 year old turning 3, you are going from paying nothing as a 2 year old to purchasing a ticket/parkhopper on the 3rd birthday.

If a child is 9 and turns 10 in the middle of their multi-day visit, they would need to go through upgrading their ticket to an adult ticket, which would potentially cause loss of multi-day ph discounts. I have read here, and on the WDW boards, time and time again that a child is considered a child for the entire duration of their visit, even if they turn into an "adult" at the ripe old age of 10 while they are at the parks. Therefore there is no need to upgrade to an adult ticket mid-stay.

 

[Leofoenget]

we can still buy her the child admission ticket right? We are buying 4 day hoppers. Since she'll be 9 when we first use them we can still buy her the child ticket right? Her 10th birthday is the last day we'll use them (probably going to get the birthday g/c for her not the free admission).

I figure I can, I just want to make sure.

It will be fine, don't buy an adult ticket. Nobody will ask

 

[FourM's]

We just went to DL last month. My DD had her 10th bday on our third day there. We bought her a four day park hopper before we left for the trip. I bought a childs park hopper for her. No one ever asked or cared. Also right now they are running everyone pays the kids price for park hoppers so it would be the same price either way.

 

[Disney Dreams]

To the 3 above, perfect. DangerMouse, thanks for clarifiying the difference in the situations. I found the CM's reply at City Hall interesting, but I can see where you are saying there is a difference.

- Dreams