To pay or not to pay-

[ellenec]

My friend is going to disney in february, and her son turned 3 in september. He definitely small and doesn't actually look 3. should she pass him for 2 and not pay for a hopper pass or should she get an actual ticket for him. Thanks, Ellen

 

[Brian Noble]

That sounds like a question that only your friend can answer.

For me, I'd prefer it if my kids thought that lying was wrong. Given that, lying in front of them (say, if an entrance CM asks "and how old are you?") is probably going to send a mixed message, at best. So, I'd buy the ticket.

 

[Jasminesmommy]

I believe he is still free I think its 3 and under frre and over child price.

 

[WDSearcher]

This is a hot topic here, so expect a lot of responses -- very passionate responses.

What she "should" or "should not" do is totally up to her. No one here can tell her that.

However, the posted policy is "children 3-9" need a child's ticket, which means that if she's going to follow the rules, then she buys a ticket. Period. She can certainly attempt to sneak him in -- I'm sure people do it every day. It's not likely anyone will ask, since Disney assumes its guests are telling the truth. However, it's not a guarantee. I've seen people stopped at turnstiles because a CM asked the child how old they were, and the child proudly said, "I'm three!", right after their parent said they were two. At which point the parent was sent to Guest Relations to purchase a ticket.

 

[WDSearcher]

I believe he is still free I think its 3 and under frre and over child price. I personally wouldn't pay.

Actually, "under 3" is free. "Children 3-9" pay for a child's ticket.

 

[MarkLem]

3-9 pay for a ticket.

 

[ellenec]

My friend asked me to post the question. She wanted to know what you think- Thanks

 

[I_Know_You2!]

My friend asked me to post the question. She wanted to know what you think- Thanks

So, if your friend asked you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?

Seems kind of ridiculous to ask a bunch of strangers if you should cheat the system. JMO

 

[shatzjsl]

If your friend decides to do this. Be sure she coaches the child on how to lie about his age when someone asks him.

 

[dolphindan1]

Didnt we just hash this out about a week ago where I was called immoral, liar and a cheat?....LOL...Can we post that link I will see if I can find it....

 

[Jasminesmommy]

So, if your friend asked you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?

Seems kind of ridiculous to ask a bunch of strangers if you should cheat the system. JMO

Jumping off a bridge and asking a question are 2 totally differnet things don't you think? Maybe this person doesn't have internet access. There are people like that still.

 

[dolphindan1]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=707685&highlight=cheap

try that some interesting reading if nothing else

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Jumping off a bridge and asking a question are 2 totally differnet things don't you think? Maybe this person doesn't have internet access. There are people like that still.

I am sorry! I miss having the smilies on the quick posts! You are right, they are different. I do think that if you want to cheat/lie, whatever, though, it isn't necessary to get the Dis's permission. Do whatever you planned on doing, without starting yet another argument about it.

You have been around long enough to knnow what this is going to degenerate into. Ellen isn't exactly new here. It is argued often.

Sorry if I came off way to cynical! It would just be nice to argue some new stuff every once in awhile!

eta: There was a smilie! Just in the wrong spot!

 

[ncbyrne]

Frankly, I think your friend already knows the answer to her question, but was just trying to find some comrades who might tempt her to lie and then feel good about it. If she was the type to "get away with it" without any trepidation, she would never have asked you to ask. ta da. We know she'll do the right thing in the end. And THEN she will feel good about it.

 

[sweetpeakaris]

Where did people get the idea to start lying to Disney??, if you can't buy a ticket, don't go!! Size has nothing to do with age.

If you owned a Gas Station and someone came to pay you for $5 worth of gas, but they took $40 instead, would'nt you be pissed?

 

[kirbsam]

No reason to lie on this one period, unless disney forced you to check a box stating that everything you did was the truth, and then you didn't read the small print, so that you were liable for the box that you checked and everything that it entailed...oops, sorry wrong subject.

 

[kay_key3]

First of all....let's not use words like p----d off.

To the person who posted the question. I understand what your friend is asking. Many women and men lie about thier age or even weight to other people, so don't let them jump ya on that.

To the person with the if you can't afford, don't go.
I don't think its about the "afford" part of going, just about saving some money, which we all like to do.

Just do what you want to do.

 

[ellenec]

Steve thanks for witty (yeah right) response- As I said my friend just wanted to know what people think. Don't get your knickers in a bunch!

 

[kilee]

I think the OP got her answer. Disney policy states that children 3-9 need a ticket, end of story. I'm going to lock this thread to avoid a heated debate.