WDW with 3 yr old

[uncle_donald]

Hi,

I'm thinking of going to WDW with daughters in mid/late May; by then one of the m will be 3-yrs-old by about 2 months. Do the CMs usually ask for proof of a child's age at the entrance? I'd hate to have to go all the way back to the TTC to get a child's ticket from the front of Magic Kingdom; and I don't relish the idea of spending $250 on a child.

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I wouldn't worry, nor would I pay for her this year. I did this when my son turned 3 in October, but we went in December. I said he was still 2, soon to be 3. We never got questioned. They NEVER asked for a birth certificate. Just keep her in the stroller and you should be FINE.

 

[beattyfamily]

If you don't want to pay for your 3 year old's ticket, then don't go to WDW. The policy is that age 3 - 9 pay the child price and 10 and up pay the adult price. A 3 year old can do quite a lot at WDW, more then a person in a wheelchair or a pregnant woman.

Yes, they do ask sometimes and sometimes they don't so you are taking a chance.

 

[bartleby1]

You are going to find this to be a sore subject for many people. The rule is that ages 3 and up must have a ticket. That being said, they probably aren't going to ask for proof of age either, but they may ask. We bought tickets for our kids when they were 3 but I'm sure many people sneak them in too. I personally would not feel right sneaking them in, especially since a 3 year old can do just about everything in the park. Actually, there is so much for the little ones, that I'm surprised they don't charge for 2 year olds.

Something to think about though is what would happen if a CM asked your daughter how old she was? Would you tell her to lie? Or would you tell her that you were trying to sneak her in? I know that my kids would have proudly announced that they were indeed 3 years old when they were that age.

 

[Schmeck]

I think it's great to teach your child how to be dishonest at an early age, that way, when they lie to you later, they can tell you how well you taught them...

 

[GucciGirl]

I am taking my son who just turned 3 last month to Disney next week. I already bought his ticket and I plan on paying for his charater meals even though he hardley eats. . He is 3 and I know that he is the first to let someone know how old he is.

 

[DawnaJean]

I think it's great to teach your child how to be dishonest at an early age, that way, when they lie to you later, they can tell you how well you taught them...

 

[aidansmom]

I hate to tell you - but you will rue the day you ever posted this question. Might as well say you're not buying your child a seat on the plane and you're bringing the mugs you bought during your trip six years ago.