Is this too dishonest...

[sarahlovesmickey]

I hope that I don't get flamed for this, but here goes: when we go next year, our daughter will just barely be 3. I am wondering if it is possible to get away with not buying her a ticket. I found that last time we went, my son was just barely 3 and we had bought a ticket for him and it didn't really seem worth it really...does that make any sense?? Am I just bad and cheap?? LOL

 

[Hannathy]

I think you know the answer. This is why the kids age to adult is getting younger for dining etc. I wouldn't be surprised if they drop the free ticket to under two like the airlines soon.

 

[Servants of Evan]

As the cricket says, "And always let your conscience be your guide..."

 

[lindakmonty]

I'm sure there will be plenty to disagree...but I don't know that I would buy a ticket either!

 

[Allison]

Okay, I'm not flaming you just providing feedback.

Is there really a degree of dishonesty? It's either dishonest or it isn't. Not buying a ticket for a 3 year old when 3 year olds are required to have a ticket is dishonest. It's not a gray area.

It's up to you to decide whether you want to be dishonest or not.

 

[Ava]

To be honest, I'd probably not buy the ticket if I was in your situation.

 

[sarahlovesmickey]

Thank you for making me feel better and not alone. I just figure I am dropping enough money at these places. Don't get me wrong, I know that Disney is an expensive vacation, but she will JUST be turning 3! Oh well, I guess we still have time to decide anyway. Thanks for your replies...

 

[HunnyPots]

"Too dishonest": Are you under the impression that there is some distinction between just plain old dishonest and really really dishonest? If its not honest then its dishonest, plain and simple.

Do what you want to do and what your conscience allows but don't expect most people here to tell you its ok to lie and cheat to save a buck.

Get ready; this can become a heated topic very quickly...

 

[sarahlovesmickey]

well, I didn't expect that it would be a heated discussion, but oh well. I guess noone here has ever said that their child is younger just to save a buck. *rolling eyes*

 

[VSL]

I'm not flaming but there is no two ways about it.

You are supposed to buy her a ticket. If you don't, you are being dishonest and lying. It really is that simple.

Are you also going to refrain from buying adult tickets for them when they come of age?

Also, I don't know if this has happened before but, what if they stop you and want proof of your childrens age?

 

[VSL]

well, I didn't expect that it would be a heated discussion, but oh well. I guess noone here has ever said that their child is younger just to save a buck. *rolling eyes*

Why wouldn't it be a heated discussion? You're basically asking for validation for lying - and doing this eventually causes us all to have to pay more.

Seriously, if you feel that the cost is too much, don't go.

And no, I don't have children and always speak up whenever my mother has lied about my age or something about me to get freebies

 

[melomouse]

I hope that I don't get flamed for this, but here goes: when we go next year, our daughter will just barely be 3. I am wondering if it is possible to get away with not buying her a ticket. I found that last time we went, my son was just barely 3 and we had bought a ticket for him and it didn't really seem worth it really...does that make any sense?? Am I just bad and cheap?? LOL

Sarah -

Understood that it may not seem "worth it".

Cheap?? We ALL are "cheap" in that we would LOVE to save the price of that admission for our "just turned" 3 y/o.

Thinking about it?? Bad? No, not to think about it. But I hope you'll do the right thing, according to the rules, (which sometimes maybe we just don't like, but we follow anyway) because you will have a harder time with your little Jiminy Cricket than you might know right now.

Counting on ya, Sarah!!! Enjoy the planning phase!

melomouse

 

[sara74]

My .02 here. So it starts with not buying a ticket for the little one - and depending on her development she may be able to tell the CM that asks her what her true age is...now you have to coach her to lie about her age. Next you are lying when she is 8 or 10 or 12 about movie tickets, children's menus etc. And at the same time presumably telling her to be honest with you, her teachers etc. Ok, so I am projecting a few decades into your future, but I remember being uncomfortable when my parents made me lie about my age to get into something cheaper and I am choosing not to do that to my kids.

If you didn't expect this to be a heated discussion then why did you ask for no flames? What exactly did you expect?

So in answer to your question. No, I haven't lied about my kids ages and I won't lie about their ages in the future. You find that hard to believe?

 

[jekajekalynn]

Ready ....set..... *gets some popcorn* This is going thread is going to go down hill faster than Splash Mountain.

 

[Anna114]

Allison I must say that was tactfully done. While you didn't agree with the OP'er you said it in such a way the you didn't offend, well done.

I have to say I'm a rule follower. Even if I wanted not to be, I couldn't stop myself. As everyone else is saying "let your conscience be your guide" If it won't bother you have at it. If it will bother you, do the math, maybe it won't be as much money as you think. Good luck!

Have a magical day,
Anna

Okay, I'm not flaming you just providing feedback.

Is there really a degree of dishonesty? It's either dishonest or it isn't. Not buying a ticket for a 3 year old when 3 year olds are required to have a ticket is dishonest. It's not a gray area.

It's up to you to decide whether you want to be dishonest or not.

 

[sarahlovesmickey]

My daughter is developmentally delayed so I am assuming that she is not going to be able to give her age at that time. But that aside, I guess as the time gets closer, my hubby and I will have to decide. thanks for your replies...

 

[buckler]

If you don't want to pay for a ticket, move your trip up and go before she turns 3. If you don't want to change your plans then you should pay for the ticket since she will be 3. I'm as frugal as they get but I don't lie to save money!

 

[HunnyPots]

well, I didn't expect that it would be a heated discussion, but oh well. I guess noone here has ever said that their child is younger just to save a buck. *rolling eyes*

No, I am quite sure people here have done it but that's not what you asked. You asked if it was "too dishonest".

 

[nicolemarie]

1. What constitutes "barely" three?

2. What do you mean by "not really worth it"? My daughter turned three on one of our trips to Disney and she was more into the castle, the princesses and the "magic" that time than any other time we've been since.

Only my opinion, but I agree with Allison - there is no degree of dishonesty.
It's either the truth or a lie.

 

[mjgruber]

DISNEY Paid Several Hundred Million $$$ in severance to Eisners buddy who worked for the company for only a year !!!

I really don't think Disney will be raising any concerns over Honesty in the Near future...