Under 21's at Disney

[wishspirit]

Hi,
This might sound a little odd, but i am planning a disney trip for the year after next (i like to plan early!) with just me and my boyfriend. But according to my plans still be under 21 when i go (however my boyfriend will be 21). Will i be able to book stuff and stay in Disney accomidation if i am under 21? Sine i am the one planning this holiday (he's never been before) i am going to be the one sorting everything out. In England i am classed as an adult at 18, so it will be no problems this end, i just need to know how i will be classed in America.

It would be a great help if people could reply or scoot me on another more appropriate board if need be!

Thanks!

 

[Cowboysfan]

I don't know about booking with Disney. But, you will have trouble renting a vehicle if you intend to do that.

Good luck, I hope this works out for you.

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

I really don't know, so probably shouldn't throw my 2 cents in. However, I THINK you are allowed to rent hotel rooms at age 18 in USA. So I THINK, but do not know, that should not be a problem. Of course when you call WDW, they will know, and tell you. They are really very helpful and knowledgable most of the time.
Have a great trip and a great time.

 

[zippy doo dah]

I am sure you will have no problem with making any reservations for WDW - the CMs have never asked for any dates of birth for any of the adults in the room (and in the US 18 is considered an adult). I only had to give the birthdates for the kids in the room, so I think you will be fine - just say you have 2 adults in your travel party and you will be good.

As a pp said...if you plan on renting a car you won't be able to and some places may give your DBF a difficult time - some places will rent to a 21 year old, while others say 25 and older (I have rented from both) so do some shopping around if that is something you need to do.

Other than that I think you will be fine! Have a magical trip

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

If you have a major credit card, you should be fine.

Also, remember that you won't be able to go to the clubs at PI.

 

[CU82]

Can't speak to WDW specifically, but DH and I had trouble renting a car when I was 21 and he was 20. Enterprise was who finnally let me rent, but he could not drive as he was less than 21. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[wishspirit]

Thank you guys! Yeah ive already been look around for rental cars and i think virgin (who we would probs fly with) allow rentals to 21's. Its only my prelim plans in which i would be under 21, i may have to push it back further till after christmas into 2010!!!!

Oh well, cest la vie!

 

[born for this]

i went in 2005 when i just graduated high school. i was 18 and my best friend was 17. we had no problems booking! but like everyone has mentioned, i am pretty sure you cant rent a car . also i would check with your travel agent (ours at AAA actually called Disney to make sure it was allowed) just to be safe-because a lot of hotels now have a 21 and up "rules" which can be bypassed if parents call and explain the whole "great kid, never misbehaved in their life" deal, but i doubt its this way with Disney (haha, we had problems when we "road tripped" to maryland recently). whew. that was a lot longer than i thought it would be.

anyways, goodluck & have fun!

 

[xdramaqueenx]

My BF and I are going (he is 22 I am 20) Originally I was booking the rooms and had no problems (until I realized my credit limit was too low...so he ended up booking on his credit card.)

Most places for rentals appear to rent to people 21-25 but are classified as YOUNG DRIVERS and have to pay absurd insurance...

you could always call and ask...

but anyways my bf and I have decided to just not get a rental we will use the Magical Express to get to the resort and then Mears Transport to get to Universal (I know...Disney traitors or what...)

I hope you get to go!!!!