Proof of age for my 2 year old

[mph629]

Hi everyone!

Long time lurker, first time poster!

We're leaving for Disney World in less than a week and my 2.5 year old DD has suddenly shot up over night! That along with her rapidly growing vocabulary makes her easily mistaken for older than she is. Should I come prepared with her birth certificate to prove she's actually 2? I'm not really comfortable bringing a document like that to the parks- too many things could happen to it- but I don't have any other proof of age.

Has anyone experienced going to parks with a precocious 2 year old? Any advice on what, if anything, I should bring?

 

[CAS239]

You can keep a copy of it if you want but 99.99% chance you will not be questioned how old your child is

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Nothing. I took my bigger than average, quite talkative 2 1/2 yr old in December and not once did anyone question his age. Even when he was scanning in with my magic band for everything. Just say she’s two if anyone asks. They will not ask for proof. If she says it, even better!

 

[DisneyWorldbuff]

If you're concerned, just make a copy of your child's birth certificate. I always brought one when flying / traveling when my kids were little. I wouldn't anticipate any issues at all, but if it gives you peace of mind t certainly can't hurt.

 

[Alesia]

You do not need proof. They won't ask for it and they won't look at it if you bring it. The absolute worst thing that will happen is that someone will ask you how old she is. You will tell them that she's two and they will believe you.

 

[Barnabas T Bullion]

No need to worry about that. If it makes you feel any better then fine but totally unnecessary. I've never seen this be an issue before.

 

[mph629]

Thanks for the comments everyone. With the trip only days away it's hard not to panic at the thought of all your plans going up in smoke. Glad to know I was freaking out for nothing. Lol.

 

[ChristineOH]

If it makes you feel better, take a picture of the birth certificate and keep it on your phone. But it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Wood Nymph]

The Disney cast members are very non-confrontational, especially when it comes to children. They won't question your daughter's age.

 

[prprincess]

My DS1 has always been a big boy, and we were never asked for proof. So relax and enjoy! But like a few other have said, if it makes you feel better, take a copy of the BC and bring it with you.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Enjoy those waning moments of them being free. Because it’s definitely not as fun when they aren’t!

 

[JerseyJanice]

If anyone asks, tell the truth. They won’t (can’t) demand proof.

Be careful when you go to AYCE restaurants that they don’t charge for your daughter. We went to Ohana’s breakfast when my son was 2.5 and they charged for him. We got it corrected, but it was surprising since he wasn’t a really big kid and was still in diapers at the time.

 

[icesk8abc]

We went a month before my daughter's 3rd birthday because free is cheaper. She was even wearing an "I'm Celebrating my 3rd Birthday" button a couple of days and no one did more than ask if she already had her birthday.

 

[Robo]

We went a month before my daughter's 3rd birthday because free is cheaper. She was even wearing an "I'm Celebrating my 3rd Birthday" button a couple of days and no one did more than ask if she already had her birthday.

And, to keep things clear,
if she had turned 3 DURING that WDW trip, she would still be considered 2 years old for that trip's duration.

Once a trip has started, a child's "ticket age" on the first day remains locked for the duration.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Hi everyone!

Long time lurker, first time poster!

We're leaving for Disney World in less than a week and my 2.5 year old DD has suddenly shot up over night! That along with her rapidly growing vocabulary makes her easily mistaken for older than she is. Should I come prepared with her birth certificate to prove she's actually 2? I'm not really comfortable bringing a document like that to the parks- too many things could happen to it- but I don't have any other proof of age.

Has anyone experienced going to parks with a precocious 2 year old? Any advice on what, if anything, I should bring?

as others have said they might ask her age and you answer. something to think about what on the birth certificate is proof that it is your daughter's? which is why Disney will not look at one.

 

[Robo]

as others have said they might ask her age and you answer. something to think about what on the birth certificate is proof that it is your daughter's? which is why Disney will not look at one.

You are right about this, and I agree...
Except Disney DID use kids’ birth certificates as ID for a year-long promotion a few years ago,
AND, the airlines also use birth certificates as IDs for allowing kids to ride at reduced (or free) fares.
I guess that is about all most guests have for very young kids.

 

[anomamatt]

We did a couple trips while my youngest was 2. She was quite tall for her age. CMs asked at pretty much every park entrance, sometimes directly asking my daughter how old she was. And at two park gates, CMs didn't seem to believe us and asked again. When we said she's 2 again, one said "OK" and the other said "she's really two?" like she truly didn't believe us. But we just said "yep, she really is two" and went on inside the park.

Most every waiter asked how old she was, but we never had a problem with any of them not believing she was really 2.

 

[bumbershoot]

You do not need proof. They won't ask for it and they won't look at it if you bring it. The absolute worst thing that will happen is that someone will ask you how old she is. You will tell them that she's two and they will believe you.

I like your answer best. They might ask, but they aren’t going to suddenly charge you.

And they need to be vigilant at aycte restaurants, but it still doesn’t mean they are going to be difficult.

You are right about this, and I agree...
Except Disney DID use kids’ birth certificates as ID for a year-long promotion a few years ago,
AND, the airlines also use birth certificates as IDs for allowing kids to ride at reduced (or free) fares.
I guess that is about all most guests have for very young kids.

True. Man do I miss that free-birthday promo...

 

[cel_disney]

And, to keep things clear,
if she had turned 3 DURING that WDW trip, she would still be considered 2 years old for that trip's duration.

Once a trip has started, a child's "ticket age" on the first day remains locked for the duration.

We did this and celebrated DSs 3rd birthday at Disney! We arrived the day before and he was a 41” tall kid who turned 3 and celebrated it for our entire trip without having to pay tab AYCE or for a ticket! And my DD celebrated her 3rd birthday at Disneyland!!!

 

[mph629]

as others have said they might ask her age and you answer. something to think about what on the birth certificate is proof that it is your daughter's? which is why Disney will not look at on

Good point. I hadn't thought of that.

I guess they'll just have to take my word for it.