PLease dont flame me, but I have a question..

[binny]

My dd is turning 3 just before we go ( about 5 weeks) what would you do? would you pay for a ticket? Im sorry I know this a touchy subject and normally it would be a no brainner for me but this is a lot of money were talking about. I know thats not an excuse...

Anyway, what would you do?
Thanks
Bin

 

[disneyag]

No flame throwing here. I would pay for the ticket, because it would be worth peace of mind not to have to worry about getting caught.

 

[binny]

thank you for the kind response

 

[LKS]

I would definitely pay. You will have to pay for the buffets too. Of course, maybe you could reschedule the vacation to be just before the birthday. We did that intentionally and it was great! I recommend it to all of my friends.

 

[stacy6552]

at the risk of being black listed from wdw. dont pay. noone is going to ask, especially if shes in a stroller, and you wont get a this is a nonpaying baby tatoo before entering. now food, is another story. buy her a meal, pay for it.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I'd pay, just because I'd feel guilty if I didn't.

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[pajamommy]

This happened to us a couple of years ago, our dd turned 3 a week before we went. Our TA said we could get away with not buying a ticket, but we did decide to buy the ticket. We were worried we would be asked, and we didn't want to lie in front of dd, we didn't want to lie at all, actually, and we also knew she enjoyed telling people she just turned 3!

 

[Alysa]

I would pay, just to set a good example of honesty, plus you will feel better about yourself doing the right thing. But then, I also always walk miles (well almost) out of my way just to take my nephew to the corner to cross the street and will not swear in front of my infant niece. Who knows how soon or what they will pick up!

 

[Terry S]

We intentionally went before my daughter turned 3 so it wouldn't be a problem. The problem was my DH and I are both 6 feet tall so my daughter is tall. I had several people give me second looks when I said she was 2, I felt like I had to defend myself every day, it was a good thing I took a copy of her birth certificate. As much as I would love to save the money, I would not be able to do it. I felt bad when I was telling the truth.

 

[gn2wdw]

I would buy it. My girls are 16 months apart and look like twins. I remember a CM at the gate asking the girls how old they were when DD1 was 3 and DD2 was 2. They were very casual about it, but I wonder if this is how they check to see how old the kids really are.

Melinda

 

[imgoingtodisney]

In 1996 we went when my son was 4. He turned 4 in May, our trip was in Oct. We did have a park hopper for him. This year we are all set at the child's because he is actually 9. However, there will be a 5 day park hopper adult ticket in his stocking Christmas day. I did get him in as 1 year younger at a few different local attractions but never tried this at Disney.

 

[welovedis]

I agree with many of the above posters, IMO it would be best to pay. I would feel anxious that someone might ask me & many children like to say, I'm xxx age. I would also not feel comfortable telling a lie, especially in front of my child, JMO.

Good luck whatever you decide to do

 

[beattyfamily]

I have a similiar situation.

I was booking our flights back in May for this December and at Expedia.com if you want to buy a seat for your child under 2 (which we always do like to have a seat), you get a discount of about 50%.

I have 2 DD's; one will be 5 and the other will have just turned 2 by 2 weeks. Well, when I booked, I let saving money get the best of me and now I feel so guilty!!

I feel most guilty about the fact that my 5 year may find out. They may ask her how old her little sister is. Well, it's just not worth it and I regret it.

But, I do want to add that when I'm feeling really bad about this, I remind myself of how many people DON'T buy their under 2 child a seat and STILL get one for free. Our best friends have done this 4 times now with their little ones and have ALWAYS ended up with a seat for her so they bring the car seat just in case. At least I'm paying 50% for that seat. I know it's still wrong but when I'm feeling really bad/guilty I think of this situation.

Thanks for listening!

 

[Jordan's MOM]

Teaching your little one to be honest is worth a lot more that a few hundred dollars.I would tell the truth. You will enjoy the whole trip a lot more!

Jordan'Mom

 

[Toby'sFriend]

I'd pay. My DS turned 11 this month and our trip is in November. I'm buying him an adult ticket. He's actually quite proud to be thought of as an "adult" by Disney standards at least ---it's killing me --- but I'm paying.

 

[Katd52]

I would probably pay. Although my dh wouldn't want to. We will be arriving at disney on 9/16 and my son will turn 3 on 9/18. From what I've heard I don't need to buy him a park pass but, I'm not sure. I feel a bit guilty about it. Although I definitely plan on paying for his meals etc. Does anyone have advice about this one?

Thanks, Katie

 

[binny]

First of all I want to thank you all for your kind responses! I appreciate that!


As I said normally this would be a no brainer for me but my dh and I had been talking so much about it lately. He can be very convincing when he wants to be I, of course want to set a good example for my kids and that was my main concern. I guess I should just tell my dh to read this thread!

Anyway, Thank you all for your input! and support!

 

[Kermit]

katd52, the official Disney rule is that you don't need to buy a ticket if your child turns 3 while you're there. I guess you should pay for buffets after his B-day, but don't worry about a ticket.

 

[sha_lyn]

this is a true story that shows how a parents little lies can bit the in the behind.

We were at the theatre about to watch Dinosaur when a little gril behind us started up a conversation with our DD (who I guess was almost 3 then, or just truend 3 i can't remember). the little girl asked how old DD was and then told us "at hom I am 4 but when we go out I am 2 because dad doens't want to pay for me to watch a stupid disney movie".
Personally I would feel so guilty I wouldn't enjoy the trip.

for the one that brought up buying the adult tickest for their childrne that have just turned old enough for them ..I rmeber when this came up before there were 2 or 3 people that used the excuse that it might traumatise the child if the child knew they had an adult ticket, so they would lie to get a childs ticket to protect their child. All I can say to that is how can lying about thier age be less traumatizing than them having an adult ticket?

 

[Jordan's MOM]

We were once at an expensive buffet, not Disney, and the cut off free age was 6 years old which my son had just turned.I knew that my Ds would eat about two bites.He was small for his age and looked about four.The server asked how old Ds was and I told him that he had just turned 6 but he was a very light eater.The server said lets see how he eats.Ture to my word he ate about two shrimp and a little desert. The server told me they would not charge for him and thanks for being honest . This might not happen at Disney , but you never know. There has to a moral in here somewhere.Just want to share my story.
Jordan's Mom