Question about young child in room/etc...

[The Sybah Shelstah]

Ohmygod... you can't be for real.
Did you honestly think that I, an adult, really thought the building was blown up?

Do you HONESTLY not GET IT that to a 2yr old they don't REALIZE it's not REAL?!???????? That is my whole point. That is why it scares her. Because she is too young to not realize it's not real. Just like she, and my just turned 5yr old at the time, also did not enjoy any of the 3-d shows because even without the glasses on things still looked like they were coming out of the picture and they are too young to understand it's NOT REAL. Even with telling them it's not real over and over. Especially the 2yr old.

Please tell me you are not serious.

I have been to the show- with my kids and without. Do you need proof? Okay- ask Califlady- she was with me when I saw it alone. So that atleast proves that I have seen it... if you really need proof.

 

[aahmom1]

I have a better idea, your original question was do we think it's wrong to lie about the age of your child because you basically don't think you are getting your money's worth to pay for her.

Yes, most people think it's wrong no matter how many times you say she hates everything. Next time I would suggest going at a less busy time and taking her on rides that she will enjoy. The trip is supposed to be a family event, not just a Mommy event. For her to enjoy it, you have to ensure that she enjoys it. That's your job, not hers.

She will have a different personality next year, she won't be 2 anymore, she'll be 3. 3 year olds are different than 2 year olds.

 

[The Sybah Shelstah]

I have an even better idea, putting you on ignore.

 

[The Sybah Shelstah]

Okay, now that that's done. I will respond.
A) you aren't saying anything that hasn't already been said here- so what's your point?
B) Who are you to say the entire family has to be there everytime even if they don't enjoy it? Your "it's not a mommy event" must mean you think solo trips are out of the question too, right? You're exactly the type of person I was writing about when I wrote about my solo trip before going.. in the solo forum. You fit the "type" to a tee.
C) it's not my job to FORCE a child to have fun somewhere they would probably not rather be. If you truly believe that- that's fine, for YOUR children. I don't personally believe that to be true with mine. How's about you mind your own business with your children and I'll do the same with mine? I never asked for you or anyone else's opinion on whether or not I should make it my "job" to make sure my daughter has fun somewhere. Please.

And lastly.
It's this year- not next year. But I get your point about how kids can change even in a few months. But then I got it when it was said many posts ago... I guess you just wanted to repeat what they already said, right? Thought so.

Keep in mind you are on ignore from this point on- should you decide to post once again on this thread.

 

[aahmom1]

Good plan, maybe you should put everybody who disagrees with you on ignore, then you will get the answers you want. Then again, you may have some empty threads.

 

[SilverLily]

Oh, wow, how mature. Put someone on ignore, then direct a post at them just so you can feel like you got the last word???

If buying a ticket for your 3yo is such a hardship, why don't you wait until you can afford to go to WDW honestly? Or better yet, just dump the whole family at Auntie's and go solo. That should make it really affordable!!!

 

[janette]

My girls first Disney trip was to Disneyland when they were 6 & 3. My only regret was not taking my oldest one sooner. It is such a magical place for a 3yo. Everyone was so real to her, she had a wonderful time. We didn't even try to do the bigger rides and did short days, it was very crowded. It was a great trip, I didn't even question the need for my 3yo to have a ticket.

Look at her face in these pictures and tell me that there is nothing for a 3yo. We had to wait over an hour to visit Pooh & Tigger so wait time doesn't ruin it all for them either.

 

[aahmom1]

WDW:
first trip EVER!: Dec.23,2002-Jan.2, 2003- offsite

Second trip: (solo) ASMu Jan 19-28th, 2003!

Next trip: ASMu (or switch to ASSp?) Aug 31-Sept 9, 2003

Apparently she already did that.

 

[Eeyore2U]

Originally posted by The Sybah Shelstah
My number of posts or how many threads I've been on STILL wouldn't mean that I "know" all about this board. But I'm learning real quick. Thanks for the lesson.

Lesson? Was there a lesson here? Anything you learn or don't learn is up to you. Me, I"m here to offer my opinion when someone asks.

 

[Eeyore2U]

Originally posted by The Sybah Shelstah
Well I assure you that wasn't my intentions. Oh if only to go back in time......

Wouldn't that be nice. Would you be removing the foot from your mouth or other places?

 

[justhat]

Ok, I have a suggestion for you. I'm not sure when your daughter will turn 3 exactly, but if it's only a few days before your trip then maybe you could move it up so that she'll turn 3 while you're there. That way she stays in the room free, eats free, and goes to parks free for the whole time since they base it on the age at check-in, but you won't have to worry about sneaking her in. Not sure if her birthday is close enough for you to do that, but maybe it is.

For the other posters, whether or not you agree with the original question, it would be nice if you could keep the opinions and thoughts toned done to a more pleasant response. There's really no reason to attack a poster simply because it's not something you'd do or that you agree with. After all, I'm sure people do those things all the time (say 3 year olds are 2, have more than 2 adults in one room but pay for just 2 adults, 5 in a room, etc.) and there's never going to be a way to stop it. Also, it's Disney's policy to enforce, not everyone on these boards, so maybe that's something to keep in mind when you have very strong feelings to a post.

 

[Eeyore2U]

Originally posted by justhat
For the other posters, whether or not you agree with the original question, it would be nice if you could keep the opinions and thoughts toned done to a more pleasant response. There's really no reason to attack a poster simply because it's not something you'd do or that you agree with. After all, I'm sure people do those things all the time (say 3 year olds are 2, have more than 2 adults in one room but pay for just 2 adults, 5 in a room, etc.) and there's never going to be a way to stop it. Also, it's Disney's policy to enforce, not everyone on these boards, so maybe that's something to keep in mind when you have very strong feelings to a post.

If people ask for opinions and then get ones they don't and the keep trying to justify their behavior or actions it will get heated. If you want fluffy posts, ask about cats. The DIS is a diverse crowd but one, for the most part, believes in right and wrong and if you are doing something that goes against it, you'll hear about it.

 

[I <3 Eeyore]

Originally posted by justhat
Also, it's Disney's policy to enforce, not everyone on these boards, so maybe that's something to keep in mind when you have very strong feelings to a post.

It's the moderators who enforce DIS policy on these boards, not the posters, so maybe that's something to keep in mind when you don't like what another member has posted. If a post crosses the line, report it to a mod.

 

[aahmom1]

She asked for opinions, and she got them, she just didn't like the answers, that's life.

 

[The Sybah Shelstah]

Eeyore- please. First off I didn't ask for opinions and then get ones I didn't like and continue to try to justify my behavior or actions. What actions would that be? FUTURE possible actions? Please.
Let's get real here. You people are attacking me like I'd ALREADY cheated Disney in some way. Would you like proof that my daughter was actually 2 the only time she has gone so far? I'm not justifying my behavior or my actions... I simply responded why I didn't think it was cool to have to pay hundreds for a daughter that STILL would not enjoy just as much as she didn't a few months before when she was 2 nor be able to ride anymore than she did when she is 2 because she is small for her age. That's all. Then when I said perhaps I just wouldn't take her at all since she wouldn't enjoy it much anyway and I sure wouldn't enjoy paying that much for her to not have a good time- I got attacked for not taking her with me and FORCING her to have a good time- since after all that is my "job".
*rolling my eyes*
And you see nothing wrong with that? Getting what I deserve right? For what- asking a question?!?

Janette- that is very sweet. And perhaps my daughter will be the same way when she is 3... but at this moment I don't see it happening anytime soon (but then she's not anywhere close to being 3 yet, and yes, I have agreed with others already that she might change by that time)- and do you think ALL 3yr olds are like your daughter? Because I assure you they aren't. Is your daughter in those pics JUST turned 3 or 3.5 or almost 4? I ask because I have had "characters" (like Barney/etc) come to my children's 2nd, 3rd and 4th birthday parties before (I do have 2 older children other than my youngest) and at each they were characters they adored on tapes/etc but freaked out when they saw them in person.
Why do you people INSIST on trying to tell me that you know for sure since YOUR child at 3 was not scared that MINE won't. When I know for a fact they might possibly since I TOOK a just turned 5yr old that was scared of the very same things! Please don't tell me that you honestly think all children are the same or that you pretend to know MINE better than I know my own?!?

Janette- those are wonderful pictures showing a beautiful 3yr old girl having a very great time and who is not scared of characters. Please tell me what on earth that proves with MY child? Are you trying to imply that all 3yr olds are the same? Because your's enjoyed it so much it must mean that mine definitely will?

If buying a ticket for your 3yo is such a hardship, why don't you wait until you can afford to go to WDW honestly? Or better yet, just dump the whole family at Auntie's and go solo. That should make it really affordable!!!

Um, excuse me but I never said it was a "hardship". If I couldn't afford it I don't think I would have already made 2 trips (one with family and one solo- definitely not for financial reasons) within a month- both times staying over 9 days.. and planning another one within the same year. So please try to pull something else out of your hat why don't you? I never said anything about making it "affordable".

Wouldn't that be nice. Would you be removing the foot from your mouth or other places?

Other places? LIke where- from out of your behind? And they say I'M not mature? LOL

It's the moderators who enforce DIS policy on these boards, not the posters, so maybe that's something to keep in mind when you don't like what another member has posted. If a post crosses the line, report it to a mod.

Maybe you should take your own advice.

 

[janette]

I quess Disney could just charge at each attraction, that would do wonders for the wait times. I'd love an hourly pass for my DH, he rarely goes to a park for more than a couple of hours but instead I buy him an AP so he can go when he wants.

You know the rules, if you decide to follow them is up to you. If you want to leave the child at home leave her, really makes no difference to me at all. I think almost any child can enjoy parts of what Disney has to offer with the exception of a small infant. How much their enjoyment is worth to you is only something you can decide.

 

[Hagred]

Note to self:

Never, ever open up another thread on the resort board asking questions about young child in room. (I thought this was going to be about trundle beds in POR-AB)

I'm backing away now.

Slowly.

 

[inaminute]

"I'm sure people do those things all the time (say 3 year olds are 2, have more than 2 adults in one room but pay for just 2 adults, 5 in a room, etc.) and there's never going to be a way to stop it."

That is probably true. The difference is, they don't ask for opinions about it prior to going. If they asked me, they'd get the same answer I originally gave.

 

[montessori]

Originally posted by The Sybah Shelstah
Just curious.


Would it be horrible to not say she's just turned 3 so you don't have to pay for her ticket just for her to basically spend her time in the stroller or being passed off from parent to parent in the "parent swap" thing?

What do you think? Would it be horrible to fib by a few months when she's smaller than most 2yr olds anyway and couldn't do anymore than a 2yr old could do as far as rides etc? Or should we just not bring her and leave her with her aunt? I'm NOT going to pay those park hopper prices for her everyday of our trip just so she can have the privilege of sitting in the stroller most of the time like our last trip.

"Eeyore- please. First off I didn't ask for opinions and then get ones I didn't like and continue to try to justify my behavior or actions."
You DID ask for opinions and you DON'T like the responses you've gotten.
It sounds like you will have a miserable time if you bring her, so don't bring her.

"Why do I want to go if the kids don't enjoy every single ride?Good question... which is why I still haven't decided if we'll go as a family or if it will be another solo trip for me. "

You do make it sound like your other children don't get "hundreds of dollars" worth of enjoyment out of DW either. You don't even know what half the rides are, you won't wait in line for rides they DO like, you don't consider "shows" as being an entertainment value.
It sounds like YOU are the only one in your family who gets your money's worth at DW, so maybe you should go solo until your kids are older and can enjoy more of what Disney World has to offer.

 

[lizzie64]

Originally posted by lizzie64
I could never leave my 2 1/2 year old home. He had so much fun and really enjoyed everything. He is now 4 and still talks about his 1st trip. Now we are going again this May. he will be 4 and will be joined by a new younger brother who will be 2 1/2. I would never dream of going to someplace like Disney without them. It is so much for them.

Sybah, can you read???, I simply stated MY belief. Just for your clarification - I said - "I WOULD NEVER DREAM"

How dare you ask me such a question?

You came on looking for people to tell you it was ok to lie. Or it was ok for you to leave your daughter at home. People gave you their opinions, which is what you asked for.

Lizzie- can you read?

That was a nasty and uncalled for remark. Maybe I should comment on your choice to be a liar and thief and sneak someone into the parks without permission.

Good luck with your deceit. Or better yet, leave your daughter at home. From what I've read, you skip alot of good rides anyway. She'd have more fun without you dragging her around and not letting her go on anything.

I've been on these boards a long time, and sometimes on heated debates, and I have never seen the nastiness and disrespect that you used in your post.