Proof of age for 2 year old

[luvbwv]

A co-worker is going to Disney with her 2 1/2 year old son. Does she need any proof of age for him for park tickets or a meal plan? She does not have his birth certificate (long story) and is worried that they will not believe he is 2.
Thanks!

 

[HarleenQ]

No, she doesn't need anything.

If she's got the dining plan the 2 year old isn't charged but also doesn't get any credits.

 

[wulfgeat]

I don't think the cast member are going to challenge on age. We took our 2.5 year old DD and were never asked to verify her age at all. I think if people are willing to lie, they are going to let them do it.

 

[TeamH5]

On the Birth Certificate thing, she can just go to the Courthouse where he was born and request a certified copy. If they don't live there, she can email a request as well (I've had to do this numerous times. Lol).

 

[Mickeycrocs]

Brought my tot in September who is turning 3 in November. No problems but I was asked at almost every character meal dinner how old he was.

 

[DisneyOma]

A co-worker is going to Disney with her 2 1/2 year old son. Does she need any proof of age for him for park tickets or a meal plan? She does not have his birth certificate (long story) and is worried that they will not believe he is 2.
Thanks!

The two year old can eat off her plate at any restaurant, so there is no need for a meal plan for him. He does need to be on all ADRs though for seating.

 

[Gracie09]

The two year old can eat off her plate at any restaurant, so there is no need for a meal plan for him. He does need to be on all ADRs though for seating.

and if she orders something for him, she should expect to pay for it. From what the OP originally wrote it sound like the friend may think its like one of those kids eat free deals that happen in restaurants.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

If she wants her child to have credits she will have to age him up -- which means buying park tickets and the dining plan for him.

At any buffet/pre fixed meal he will be entitled to his own plate of food, but at an a la carte dining place she will be charged if she orders off the kids menu for him. Occasionally a server may waive the fee, but she should go in expecting to pay if she doesn't want to share.

 

[anomamatt]

Funny, I had this exact same thought about my daughter who will be 2 3/4 when we go to WDW in late February. My daughter is tall for her age and I planned on bringing her birth cert just in case (haha, seems crazy, but I'll bring it just in case).

 

[luvbwv]

Thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, she does not want to purchase a meal plan and is not expecting him to eat for free. She is worried that she will be asked to prove that he is not 3 yet.

 

[teddygurl28]

i happened to carry a copy of my 2yo birth certificate because it was in my bag from prior trips when she was a lap baby on the planes. however i have never taken it out at Disney. a couple of times i was asked how old she was when scanning tickets- either i told them she was 2 or i would simply ask her to tell the person and she would proudly yell 2...except for the time she yelled she was 9...and the cast member laughed....at all buffets she ate for free. but if we ate at a ts or cs and got her a meal-which we usually did- we did pay for her. but she should not worry about people making her prove the childs age

 

[smiths02]

I took a birth certificate on our first trip when my son turned 3 (2009)...no one ever asked for proof. I also took my twins at 2 (2015), no one ever asked for proof (I did have to correct one server at Crystal Palace). Also never asked for proof for my 9 year old. (When my twins were 3 and my oldest 10 this summer, I actually got more looks and problems! LOL People didn't want to charge me adult price for the 10 year old or let the 3 year olds scan their magic bands!)

 

[Kerriowl]

My 2 year old turned 3 while we were at Disney. In a week long trip, not one person asked his age.

 

[bebec22]

I've been worried about this. I travel in Feb, 2 months before my son turns 3. He is very big for his age (99th percentile). I feel like people with think I'm lying about his age. I think I'll bring his birth certificate just in case. I have to get a new one because I lost it during our last WDW trip on our way home.

 

[HeatherL1985]

We didn't take anything for our 2 year old but he's average/short for his age. I would say - if you're on the fence - do it. It can't hurt but I doubt you'll need it.

Take advantage of those buffets!! We loved going to character breakfast buffets or the Disney Jr. buffet because he didn't cost us any extra to eat off our plate.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

It is completely unnecessary, she doesn't have to worry.

 

[Gracie09]

When my daughter was 3 we went to Disney. She was small and developmentally delayed. We bought her a ticker and ddp. Everyday without fail the people at the gate told me she didn't need a ticket and at our sit down meal they told me she was no charge because she was young. It was a bit of a comedy to watch us convince people that yes we had to pay for our kid but thanks!

 

[Crystal824]

They may ask his age, but when she says two, they will take her word. No need to bring anything.

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

If she wants her child to have credits she will have to age him up -- which means buying park tickets and the dining plan for him.

At any buffet/pre fixed meal he will be entitled to his own plate of food, but at an a la carte dining place she will be charged if she orders off the kids menu for him. Occasionally a server may waive the fee, but she should go in expecting to pay if she doesn't want to share.

Just curious. Why would someone also need to purchase park tickets for a two year old if they went to purchase the meal plan for the child? What if they aren't even going to the park? Is this just something Disney does automaticly??

 

[Bob Dolewhip]

I have read on the Mom's Panel that they go on the honor system for kids' ages. Also, if your child turns 3 while in Disney he still would be considered 2 for the entire vacation.

On a side note, your coworker needs to work on getting that birth certificate for reasons other than vacation. That is pretty much the only identification document children have and it is also proof of parental relationship.