should I buy Tickets for my son ?

[Cyrano]

well you've missed a cracking programme on a friday night reid- Al murray's happy hour

Never found him funny so I'm sure I will not think I've missed anything, but thanks for the link

 

[Dead-metal]

there is only a few weeks in it...

That argument could be used for anything.

I was just over the speed limit when I crashed.

I'm just over the drink drive limit.

ETC

This is my own view- don't bother with the ticket
but at the end of the day it is your choice what you do not mine or anybody else's on here, you do what you think is right and feels right for you.

The OP asked what she should do. People have given their opinions. There are plenty of things for a three year old to do in all the parks.

 

[Netty]

That argument could be used for anything.

I was just over the speed limit when I crashed.

I'm just over the drink drive limit.

ETC



The OP asked what she should do. People have given their opinions. There are plenty of things for a three year old to do in all the parks.

Stop having a go - i answered what she should do, now its up to her.

 

[~Fisharefriends~]

if it is their birthday whilst you are out their they do not need to buy a ticket, this is what guest services told us when our ds1 turned 3 during our trip last november, however if they have turned 3 before you go then you should buy then a ticket, in my opnion.

 

[stephensmum]

op - seems to be asking if she can get away with it, rather than if she should do it. As Netty says thats up to her.

 

[lexie32]

Maybe another way too look at it would be:--
You would have to make your child lie to anyone who may ask him/her there age,and that isn't setting a very good example for your child.We constantly tell our children lying is wrong/bad,that they should'nt do it and yet you would be happy for them to do it this time round cos it saves you a few quid .(i am not saying that the op is thinking of doing this if they don't buy a ticket-but explaining that ANYONE who had this in mind would have to make there child lie about there age).x.

This is how i look at it too, a few weeks ago i was asked to go to a local zoo with a friend, when we got there the weather was cold and we decided to take the option to drive round the park rather than walk - previously this has been free with your ticket, as we were queueing i looked at the prices it was £15 for me and £11 for my son as he is 3 and £ 15 to take the car round so£45 just for 1 day, my friend is an annual pass holder but her daughter is a month older than my son so 3 also so i got the money out and asked her for the money for her child, she looked at me in amazement and said she never pays for her child and if they ask her daughter her age and she says 3 she tells people that she's lying, i felt extreemly uncomfortable with this and we had to agree to differ on opinion.

I did not have an issue with her not paying as i thought it was extortionate prices for 1 day but it has affected our friendship as in my eyes she is teaching her child to lie!

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Personally i would pay for the child ticket.
But thats my opinion.

 

[Disneyday]

I'm glad I read this thread because I have just realised something.
When we went in 2006 we paid to upgrade our tickets to 'non expiry' thinking we would go back last year.
We plan to use these tickets when we go in Nov but I have realise that DD will have turned 10. Do I go to GS and ask them to upgrade the ticket to adult

 

[paulh]

I'm glad I read this thread because I have just realised something.
When we went in 2006 we paid to upgrade our tickets to 'non expiry' thinking we would go back last year.
We plan to use these tickets when we go in Nov but I have realise that DD will have turned 10. Do I go to GS and ask them to upgrade the ticket to adult

just go to guest services at any of the parks,have done this with both our children
Paulh

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Which means you've stolen from Disney. It's a little unfair to the people who do pay.

And you could look at it as they are manipulating parents into buying a ticket for a child who cant ride every ride in a certain park,and at the same time charging a "ridiculous" amount. So are we as parents being robbed?

Everyone is different,and has different Morals it's your choice at the end of the day.

 

[londondude]

And you could look at it as they are manipulating parents into buying a ticket for a child who cant ride every ride in a certain park,and at the same time charging a "ridiculous" amount. So are we as parents being robbed?

Everyone is different,and has different Morals it's your choice at the end of the day.

You are rite it is down to morals, I dont mind paying my way, but i hate the thought of a 3yr old child paying the same as a 9 yr old child, because the young one cant even go on half the ride's a 9 yr old can , so why charge the same price, I think they should have a different price range for under 5's..just my own thoughts... well we go in three weeks and my DW thinks we should pay, where as i dont think we should. so will shall see, And for all those people who think i would ask my DS to lie, NOWAY,thats one thing i would never do!

 

[Dead-metal]

And you could look at it as they are manipulating parents into buying a ticket for a child who cant ride every ride in a certain park,and at the same time charging a "ridiculous" amount. So are we as parents being robbed?

Everyone is different,and has different Morals it's your choice at the end of the day.

Disney are the masters of manipulating parents. Gift shops at the exits of rides and buying paving stones with your name on are a prime examples. They must spend hours deciding how to extract as much money as possible from everybody.

Yes small children can't ride every ride but they can ride a lot of rides.

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Disney are the masters of manipulating parents. Gift shops at the exits of rides and buying paving stones with your name on are a prime examples. They must spend hours deciding how to extract as much money as possible from everybody.

Yes small children can't ride every ride but they can ride a lot of rides.

Yes but not the same as my 8year old daughter. My 3 year old cant go on all the rides my 8year old can yet it's the same price.
I can understand that argument, why are toddlers cause thats what they are charged the same as a pre-teen or teen. Its not right.
And it is down to morals,I wouldnt blaze anyone for doing it,nor would I condone anyone for doing it,it's up to that individual is what I am saying.

 

[UKDEB]

As a percentage of what's on offer at the parks, I only participate in a small proportion. The argument that a 3 year old can't experience all the rides, therefore that somehow justifies electing not to pay, is hugely flawed. As others have quite rightly pointed out, there is much more to WDW than rides, a large extent of which is geared towards very young children and a great deal more which is suitable for all ages. Even those under 3 years old can, and do, derive a great deal of pleasure from a visit to WDW. In any event, anyone who feels they're being fleeced by Disney (or any other organisation or individual to which they impart cash for a product or service) does have a very clear choice. A trip to WDW isn't compulsory. No-one is being forced to attend.

I strongly believe that I should pay for my 3 year old to enter WDW if that's what Disney says I should do (whether or not I agree with their reasoning). Would I judge someone else who believes differently? Quite possibly, but I wouldn't assume it's my right or duty to tell them how to behave.

 

[DebIreland]

I'm glad I read this thread because I have just realised something.
When we went in 2006 we paid to upgrade our tickets to 'non expiry' thinking we would go back last year.
We plan to use these tickets when we go in Nov but I have realise that DD will have turned 10. Do I go to GS and ask them to upgrade the ticket to adult

You don't need to. Your child can just use the ticket at no extra charge as the ticket has already been used and was first used before she reached the 'adult' age. Have a look here at Allearsnet to see more info: http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/ticket.htm#olderchild

 

[amystevekai&bump]

There is alot of focus on the rides - but all I would say is that I am taking my DS4 for the first time, and I am doing so as I want to see his face when he see the characters and visits Mickeys house and all those things that only the youngest of children really still 'believe' in - that for me is worth the entrance ticket and more - even if we only go on 2 rides in the whole holiday - the look of delight on his face when he meets the 'real' Mickey is priceless in my eyes!!!

Whatever you decide to do - just make sure you make the most of your time as they are only young for such a short time aren't they!!

 

[susieh]

I am gonna disagree with the majority of the replies on here because I think 3 is too young to pay full price for a Disney ticket and I would not have a problem with someone not paying in some situations.

When my youngest son was 3 (we didn't go to WDW until he was 8 because of this) he was scared stiff of characters. Even Father Christmas or snowmen or elves would scare him into floods of tears. So there would be very very little to interest him there. Although he was tall for his age he did not like rides, he did not like fireworks and he would not have enjoyed the parades either. On the other hand he loved the water and would have had a marvellous time at Typhoon Lagoon where I would willingly have paid for him.

I think it depends enormously on the child at that age - 3 year olds aren't all the same.

 

[Disneyday]

You don't need to. Your child can just use the ticket at no extra charge as the ticket has already been used and was first used before she reached the 'adult' age. Have a look here at Allearsnet to see more info: http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/ticket.htm#olderchild

Thanks for the info, hope we dont get funny looks at the gate as DD is quite tall for her age anyway.

I agree that WDW is much more than rides. I hardly ride anything and spend my time running around for fastpasses for my kids and DH. You could say my ticket is a waste of money but I LOVE the whole WDW experience.

Even if a 3 year old doesn't ride much, there is certainly enough to keep them occupied for £20 a day

 

[RDP]

For the record, I paid! She had a great time!

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Glad you all had a wonderful time,and you did buy a ticket in the long run