Why at age 10?

[oogieboogie]

Disney's been incredibly meticulous about this, for at least the last few years.

By the way, while Disney doesn't use the word "junior", many folks on the DIS do. In most cases, folks use the term "junior" to refer to ages 10-17 (full price admission; but stay free in hotel room with parents up to capacity limit), not ages 3-9.

actually, if you take a look at the new Disney commercial with the $1600 for a 6/7 day vacation with the carriage coming to the family's house - the fine print says: $1600 price is based on 2 adults, 1 JUNIOR, and 1 child staying at a value resort.

I'm sorry, but Disney does use the word junior, and it says so every time they air their commercial.

 

[MrsKreamer]

Disney's been incredibly meticulous about this, for at least the last few years.

By the way, while Disney doesn't use the word "junior", many folks on the DIS do. In most cases, folks use the term "junior" to refer to ages 10-17 (full price admission; but stay free in hotel room with parents up to capacity limit), not ages 3-9.

Actually Disney does use the term Junior in its booking system. I used to work for ASSports and when we input a child in the room 10-17 it was in the slot that said junior.

 

[bicker]

actually, if you take a look at the new Disney commercial with the $1600 for a 6/7 day vacation with the carriage coming to the family's house - the fine print says: $1600 price is based on 2 adults, 1 JUNIOR, and 1 child staying at a value resort.

I'm sorry, but Disney does use the word junior, and it says so every time they air their commercial.

As you can see from poohandwendy's quote of my reply, I originally said they do use the word junior, because I definitely remember seeing it, but a quick search of the Disney website didn't turn up any, so I figured they don't use the word anymore, and changed my reply to reflect that. Thanks for the news about the new commercial, and to MrsKramer regarding the hotel booking system. I'll switch my message back.

That is a great example of the differentiation they're making, though: Child 3-9, Junior 10-17, Adult 18+.

 

[Sleepy]

At Kings Dominion in Va, a 7 year old is considered an adult.

 

[jme829]

Good point, I guess I assumed that they were marked child and adult because so many people complain about their kids paying 'adult admission', I never really looked at the passes to see what they say. I thought they used to say junior(3-9) and adult (10+), but I can't verify that.

I just looked at the back of our tix from Sept. and it says:

3 day (1 theme park per day) AGES (10+)

3 day (1 theme park per day) AGES (3-9)

Our passes from 2004 say essentially the same thing (no adult/child distinction, just ages)

Now our tix from Universal/IOA DO say adult or child on the back (but not what ages)

 

[crossfamily]

I understand why they do it but we can all wish!! My ds9 will be 10 and he is short. He still can't ride all the big rides. But that is ok with me. Now what I really wish is that they would discount pregnant ladies tickets. Now they are the ones who are restricted.. Not only at WDW but at all parks.. I always hated to pay for a full price to not get to ride anything.. Oh well its OMO...

 

[TheOtherVillainess]

Every time I see ASSports written somewhere on the DIS, my mind automatically sees it as "A** Ports", not All Star Sports.

Sorry. You may now return to your regular thread topic.

TOV

 

[Buckalew11]

And IMHO, you still get a lot of bang for your buck at WDW. I think I appreciate the costs more knowing some of the behinds the scenes stuff they share nowadays.

I just returned and I could not get over how clean the bathrooms were in each park.

 

[Gupsmom]

I won't have a problem paying adult admission for my oldest. He turns 10 this May. What I think is crazy, is to have to pay adult prices for him at a buffet in Disney. He certainly doesn't eat anything like an adult. The dining age, IMO, should be 12. I don't think the adult age has to be the same for admission and dining.

Jess

 

[Buckalew11]

I won't have a problem paying adult admission for my oldest. He turns 10 this May. What I think is crazy, is to have to pay adult prices for him at a buffet in Disney. He certainly doesn't eat anything like an adult. The dining age, IMO, should be 12. I don't think the adult age has to be the same for admission and dining.

Jess

I totally agree with this. Adult prices for meals are very expensive.

 

[XOoOoVEEoOoOX]

I won't have a problem paying adult admission for my oldest. He turns 10 this May. What I think is crazy, is to have to pay adult prices for him at a buffet in Disney. He certainly doesn't eat anything like an adult. The dining age, IMO, should be 12. I don't think the adult age has to be the same for admission and dining.

Jess

To be honest I WISH that they divided the Dining plan not by age but by portion size..Ex Small, medium, and large. I know it is pretty much impossile for this to happen but if they think of it there are alot of 10 year olds who eat like adults and alot of adults who eat like children.

I LOVE the dining plan but have recently undergone Gastric Bypass, and find that it would be pretty much pointless to continue to purchase dining plan for myself, its too much food that I wont be able to finish, Whereas if they seperated it by portion size I can buy the "small" dining plan and not feel like I am wasting so much food or money.

Now before anyone gets all upset about how this could never happen, I KNOW this, like I said this is what i would WISH for though.

 

[Planogirl]

I didn't mind the adult passes so much but the food costs are annoying. DS barely ate a thing when he was 10-12 and food was prohibitively expensive considering. He eats a lot more now so hopefully we'll get our money's worth the next time we go!

 

[C.Ann]

Even though I don't like the price, considering what you get for the price of your ticket for your 10 yr. old (4 parks; unlimited rides and attractions; water parks if you choose to pay for that option) I really don't think it's terribly unreasonable..

 

[bicker]

To be honest I WISH that they divided the Dining plan not by age but by portion size..Ex Small, medium, and large. I know it is pretty much impossile for this to happen but if they think of it there are alot of 10 year olds who eat like adults and alot of adults who eat like children.

Good point. I think, though, that the reason why they wouldn't offer Small, Medium and Large portions sizes is not just because of the logical nightmare that would be, but also because of how the pricing would be perceived by patrons. If Large is the current portion size, a menu item that costs $30 would probably cost $27 for a Medium portion, and $24 for a Small portion. People ordering the Small portion would look across as their partner, with a plate filled with twice as much food, and regret their decision, especially given they'd only be saving $6 or so.

 

[iloveboardwalk]

How would they do that for people who purchase tickets over the internet, or by phone? Could you imagine the lines at the TTC because that would be the only place to purchase tickets.

Of course they won't, because it would be imposasible. But, I HATE having to buy a ticket for my 4 year old when she likely won't be able to ride on anything more than she could at 3 until she's 6. She's teeny, tiny.

I'll still go...and pay...of course. We're leaving in 15 days! WHOOOO WHOOOO!

 

[Disneyland1084]

I know it's annoying that parks start charging adult prices at 10, but they have to earn there money. It costs a fortune to run and maintain those parks.

 

[MELSMICE]

What WDW should do, IMO, is change the wording of the passes so people understand the point and do not get upset that their minor child is being considered an adult. It should be 'general admission pass' instead of 'adult'. It's not about whether or not the person will take advantage of the attractions.

There are many adults, particularly senior citizens, that do not do all of the attractions. It could be argued that many teens don't do many of the younger kid attractions. It's irrelevant.

ITA - my kids are teens & don't do many of the attractions that toddlers do. We don't step foot into Toontown any more & there are many attractions in Fantasyland that they choose not to do. I don't believe I should pay less because they can't or don't ride these attractions.

The line has to be drawn somewhere & Disney decided that age 10 was their "line".

 

[MELSMICE]

Of course they won't, because it would be imposasible. But, I HATE having to buy a ticket for my 4 year old when she likely won't be able to ride on anything more than she could at 3 until she's 6. She's teeny, tiny.

I'll still go...and pay...of course. We're leaving in 15 days! WHOOOO WHOOOO!

But there is so much more than just rides at the parks. Shows, parades, etc. This is all part of the admission fee.

BTW - have a great time on your trip!!!

 

[iloveboardwalk]

But there is so much more than just rides at the parks. Shows, parades, etc. This is all part of the admission fee.

Of course, I know. It was disappointing for my daughter to not be able to go on some of the rides that her younger brother could go on. It's not Disney's fault. Maybe I'll sue my mom for giving us the "short" gene.

BTW - have a great time on your trip!!!

Thank you. It's the annual "girls only" trip when my mom, my daughter and I celebrate our birthdays in CA. It's our third year and we LOVE it.

 

[MrsKreamer]

Have a great trip ivoveboardwalk!

I completely agree about the kids dining. At a local restraunt my family goes to they have the regular mac n cheese type kiddie menu and then they have a junior menu with options like chicken breast or steak...I think that would be a great idea.