Has anyone said their child was younger that what they really are? My daughter is 11 and looks like 8. She eats nothing, like a bird, I hate paying adult prices for meals and also adult ticket price. Has anyone paid child prices and got away with it? I am not cheap but this Xmas my whole family of 10 including my 2 sons who we haven't seen 1 in 3years and 1 in 2years are getting together in WDW to celebrate the holidays together and my husband and I are 90% footing the bill.:xmas:
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- Thread starter cheezedoodle20
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I think this happens frequently, but is really something you need to work out for youself. 
This topic has been brought up quite a few times before, so do a search on this, and you will find a lot of responses.
Unfortunately, a lot of people have problems discussion this topic without it turning into an argument. So I am asking any responders to please keep things civil. Thanks.
This topic has been brought up quite a few times before, so do a search on this, and you will find a lot of responses.
Unfortunately, a lot of people have problems discussion this topic without it turning into an argument. So I am asking any responders to please keep things civil. Thanks.
brich
New Member
Agree....
If you question whether it's right or not than maybe you've answered your own question. I don't think it's a horrible thing to do, yet, it is breaking the rules now isn't it...
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
Yeah, 3 years is a bit much. If earlier in their lives, a 3 year stretch would have them not even born if trying to skip out on the child price for the meal. Just something to think about.
When it comes to tickets there is not a tremendous amount of savings, IMHO definitely not worth the looking over your shoulder feeling. When it comes to dinning you can order what every you want and it is rarely questioned. To my knowledge it is only questioned when an obvious adult orders off the child's menu and in that case I believe a surcharge is added and that is only at table service restaurants.
MouseMadness
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't try it either. If she truly doesn't eat much, she could order appetizer portions, or share wish someone else (I know I have yet to finish an entire entree anywhere at WDW!) And as far as the ticket prices, like Master Yoda said, I'm not sure it'd be worth the worry.
But it does make a difference in the dining plan, I think. Aren't there two different rates?
Again, it's a personal decision. I couldn't do it; I even felt compelled to let them know when The Daughter reached an age that I was charged an extra adult rate even though she was in the same room and I was paying for her.
Since1976
Well-Known Member
The way I see it, even "just a little" deception here and there will rub off on your child. Not a good way to begin their formative years.
Yeah, you'll save a few bucks, and yeah, maybe your child will never find out, but if you start with little white lies like this now you may find yourself telling bigger ones later.
/just my two cents!
Yeah, you'll save a few bucks, and yeah, maybe your child will never find out, but if you start with little white lies like this now you may find yourself telling bigger ones later.
/just my two cents!
Agreed.
I can't lie. I'm sure I could pass my daughter off as a 2 year old since she JUST turned 3, but I would rather do the right thing and pay full price than feel like a sleeze.
Yellow Shoes
Well-Known Member
I have seen ticket takers, restaurant servers, etc. ask the CHILD how old he/she is.
Most children are proud of how old they are and tend to forget to lie.
If you want her to lie, you will have to do some preparation and prompting.
I do believe that the first lie is the hardest--you might not want her to develop a good technique for this.
I just don't think I would want to send that message to my child.
Most children are proud of how old they are and tend to forget to lie.
If you want her to lie, you will have to do some preparation and prompting.
I do believe that the first lie is the hardest--you might not want her to develop a good technique for this.
I just don't think I would want to send that message to my child.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
My humble opinion: If you can eat a child's portion and feel full, then you should be allowed to pay the child's price, be you 3 or 23. Basing meal charges on age instead of appetite is a racket. They should have sizes roughly commensurate with different appetite levels, including that of a small child, and let everybody order what they want.
The OP did not state that they were getting the dinning plan but you are correct with the dinning plan it is a big deal.
maelstrom
Well-Known Member
:kiss:
I love restaurants that have 1/2 adult portions. That way, those with a smaller appetite aren't forced to either choose a "kid's" meal (usually something like burger, fries, chicken fingers) or have to find someone else in their party who is willing to split a meal.
We have a couple of favorite restaurants that have wonderful appetizers, and often, we'll order a couple each (and share) instead of an entree. Since we almost always have some wine, our bill ends up being about the same as a patron who orders a full meal but only has water or a soft drink.
PSU_Princess
Member
I have a question that goes along a similar line to this....Sometimes on the show Airline they ask to see a childs birth certificate to prove that they are under the age to fly for free. I think at Disney if the child is under 3 they are admitted to the parks for free, if this is correct do they ever ask to see any paperwork to prove that the child is under 3?
My youngest spent about 60 days at WDW between the age of 0 to 3 years old and we were never asked once to provide any prof of age.
KICKYPANTS
New Member
My 5 yr old likes grown-up food...not the stuff on the kiddie menu. She's into sushi, lamb, greek, etc. She also eats like a bird. So I just compromise with her and she shares with me....but I always tell the server and haven't ever had a problem anywhere. Although I haven't been to WDW yet...may be different. I agree with what someone said about ordering her an appie instead of a full meal.