Ticket questions 2-3yr olds

[mishtb]

I know that 2yrs old and under is free. We are planning on going to disney in a few weeks/mths. My two yr old is very tall, she could pass for a 3 yr old. How does disney know if they are three years old.... do they require any proof???

Also has anyone out there done the opposite.... have a 3yr old and when gone to disney told them they were 2..

I'm just worried that when we get to the gates they are gonna give us a hard time cuz she's so tall for her age - I really don't want to bring her birth certificate.

 

[skiwee1]

They trust that you won't lie. If your child is truly 2 at the time then I wouldn't worry about it. If your child is indeed 3 and you lie and say he/s two then you have worse things to deal with then some CM questioning you. Curious but why do you want to know of others have lied and actually taken a 3 year old in as 2 year. What is the point?

 

[It's A Happy Day]

Our children were past the "free" age when we went in October - DD was 3 but when traveling out of state I do keep a copy of both of my childrens birth certificate just in case we run into any trouble. But just as WDW depends on your honesty that it really is your birthday, anniversary, etc. it depends on your honesty that your child is really under the magical age of 3.

 

[rae662000]

I have 2 yr old soon to be 3 yr old in March is is also very tall for her age. Never had a problem at the gates to the park nor at the resorts on property. You do not need any proof. We just came from a visit in Sept and we were on the free dining plan and when one server mistakenly charged us for her at Ohana's family style meal, the concierge took back no problems. Disney recognizes that some people may try to get over but in the end they always make more money. I would never lie about my kids age because I do not want to teach them to lie, I have a 5 yr old who is very proud of her age and often tells her sister's age (2).....so even if I wanted to, I couldn't get a way with it. Also just so you know if you have ever been to DW with you kids and made ressies with CRO they have you on file and know the kids ages anyway.

 

[mishtb]

thanks - I was just worried about this whole thing.... since we weren't sure of when we are going now. We might be going right before her bday and be there for her bday...... but I just wanted to make sure I had no trouble with her looking older than her age..... thanks for the info...

 

[krismom]

Hmmm. I disagree. My almost three year old twins (we were there in Nov. their birthday is in Dec.) were questioned at the gates of the magic kinddom last year. I took offense when the guard said to me "how old is he?" pointing to the one on the left, and I said "two". Then she said , "and him?" and I said, "still two". Then she asked them how old they are! One of my sons startted sucking his thumb- the other said, "I'm going to see Mickey!", THEN, she asked me when theri birthdays are! I politely retold her the truth and then offered to go back to our hotel to get their birth certificates (I had them because we needed them for the plane). She then just waved us through the gate still with a disbelieving look. I was in a bad mood for most of the morning because of it- I still wish I gotten her name or gone to guest services......

 

[krismom]

Oops- sorry for the typos! I always forget to preview post!

 

[mrsgus06]

I also have a now 4 year old very, very tall for her age! When she was 2, she was the same size as her 5 yo sister! I was asked each and every time how old she was and I told them 2. I also had a copy of her birth certificate with me, which I offered each and every time! She was so excited when she did get her own ap last summer! She got the one with the racecar! (extreme stunt show) she should have been a boy!

 

[3littleHalls]

I have tall kids too. My DS actually was tall enough and rode Goofy's Barnstormer before he was 2. We usually go for his birthday(with in a few weeks of it) So we were there for him turning 3 but not 3 yet. So, although he could have been as tall as some 5 yr olds(he was 40" when we went for that trip) and he could ride most of the big rides, we were never asked his age. His height was checked on a couple of rides, but that was it. I think lying to get the kids in free sets a poor example(I would condsider that stealing) and it isn't fair to those that paid. Ok, stepping off my soapbox...

 

[Servants of Evan]

Waaaaay back when I was in college I worked over the summer at a concert facility. When the orchestra was playing, there were rules about children under five being seated in certain areas. When in doubt, I quickly learned never to ask the parent what age their child was -- 9 times out of 10 they would lie. It was much faster to look at the child and ask, "Hey big guy, how old are you?" As we all know, little people are pretty proud about their age. I'd quickly get responses of, "I'm thwee" or "I'm four." Of course, the parent would quickly respond, "No you're not, you're FIVE." Uh huh, I'm certain that birthday slipped right by them...

Since the concerts were recorded for National broadcast, I always wondered if these same parents took pride in being able to hear their child scream in the background when it started to get way past their bedtime.

Servants of Evan.
(playing by the rules).

 

[SqueakyMouse]

I think I'll take my nearly 3 yo's birth certificate on our upcoming trip. There's no telling how old she say she was. Given her behavior at the moment, 13 would be believable...a little on the short side but believable!!

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

We were never questioned in the past. I know someone who passed a big 5 yo off as 3 by putting him in a double stroller. And they got discounted tickets and could afford to pay so maybe it was the thrill. If they ask my almost 3 yo she will probably say she is 4!

 

[Holly]

I was questioned about my 2 year old. I will definitely be bringing my 2 year old twins' birth certificates this trip.

 

[TammyC]

Many states will allow you to get a state I.D. card for your child that includes a photo. My son thinks his is really cool, and I prefer carrying it around instead of his birth certificate. I would think it could be questioned whether the birth certificate you show is for the child you say it is for???

 

[elliemae1192]

Instead of bringing the actual birth cert. I've seen the suggestion on the Disboards to make a copy but shrink it down to wallet size. My son is 3, but is the size of a 5 year old. We went a few weeks before his 3rd birthday and never had anyone even ask his age.

 

[Stephres]

Right before my now three year old turned three we got questioned entering the gates. We didn't offer a birth certificate and they didn't ask. I can tell they probably thought she was older than two, but they didn't stop us from entering the park. I think it's a shame people lie, but what can we do?