Proof of age for 2 year old

[Lavitz]

I've seen this question posted many times, and I have yet to see someone respond by saying they were asked to prove their child's age. Not once.

 

[maxiesmom]

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??

You have to have park passes in order to have the meal plan. That is how it works. Credits are based on the number of people, they won't let you buy extra. You either get your child in free and let them eat off of your plate, or you pay for them to be in the park and have the meal plan. It is not one or the other.

 

[maxiesmom]

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.

Please, don't put your faith in the mom's panel. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes they are horribly wrong. Note it says something on the site about their answers not being verified by Disney, or something to that extent.

 

[Bob Dolewhip]

Please, don't put your faith in the mom's panel. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes they are horribly wrong. Note it says something on the site about their answers not being verified by Disney, or something to that extent.

Lol thanks for the warning. I know it's an uphill battle getting info sometimes. Too bad disney's own website isn't reliable .

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

You have to have park passes in order to have the meal plan. That is how it works. Credits are based on the number of people, they won't let you buy extra. You either get your child in free and let them eat off of your plate, or you pay for them to be in the park and have the meal plan. It is not one or the other.

Ohh I see. We have DVC and can purchase the meal plan separately without park tickets. I think that where I was getting mixed up. Thanks.

 

[rideswithchrist]

We went when my son was 2 week shy of 3 years old and never had any problems with him being 2.

I would not buy a meal plan for a 2 (or even under 10 YO) because you can easily buy food for them.

The fun thing is that they will still get a magic band because they are a guest

 

[figment74]

In many trips with DD I have never been asked by Disney to provide any proof of age. The only place that I had to have a birth certificate was TSA when flying with DD. I now have a passport for DD and that's is what I travel with for her identity. I'm not suggesting that a passport is needed for travel with a toddler, but it sure makes life simpler now.

I would be gobsmacked should any Cast Member require evidence of a 2 year old. What I'm not sure about is when the child is almost 10, how does Disney know if Mom or Dad is misrepresenting the age of the child. I know in my DD case, even if I tried I couldn't get away with it. She can't wait to be 9 on the 23rd of Oct, and is telling anyone that will listen that she is almost 9. I know that once she is 10 there is no way I would get away with telling anyone that she is 9. She would correct me on the spot. lol!

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

Ohh I see. We have DVC and can purchase the meal plan separately without park tickets. I think that where I was getting mixed up. Thanks.

You can get a meal plan without tickets, it's a "ticketless package," we've done it because we had APs. However, everyone in the room has to have the same package, so if everyone but the under 3 has the "room, ticket, & meal plan package" that is what the under 3 will have to have, too, if they want the child to have dining credts. They can't add the dining plan just for him with no tickets. Disney packages are restrictive like that.

 

[kboo]

As others have said- we took DD1 the week before she turned 3, for her birthday and mine. No one ever asked and we saved a ton of $ that time. She's in the system now with her age, so I expect that it would be hard to keep her 10 after she turns 11. Plus, the honor system runs strong in me and what are you teaching your kids (who, at 11, are clearly old enough to know) about honesty and honor?? <-- hypothetical question, not directed at any posters!

 

[DancesWithCats]

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!

Don't know that they will ask, but did she send out birth announcements? She could take one of those that would say his birth date on it. One of our daughters has a 2 1/2 year old that we are dying to take to Disney. It is such a great age. Tell her to have fun!!