StarWarsGirl
Well-Known Member
Ugh. Know how that feels. Unrelated to Disney, but when I was 17, I was at an Orioles game and they questioned whether I was 15 and old enough for their giveaway. I raised an eyebrow and asked if they wanted to see my driver's license. Although I agree with the policy to not let 13 year olds in the park alone (heck, I was 15 before I was allowed to go to Epcot by myself while my parents were at BC; I was 17 when they would let me go anywhere I wanted by myself), ID is overkill. Most teens don't carry ID until you get your learner's permit or driver's license, and that doesn't happen until at least age 16. I know my school IDs have never showed age. So even though kids could easily lie about their age, they can't really ask for ID.We brought our 16 year old babysitter on vacation with us a few years ago. Sweet girl who did look young to be honest. The CM working Peter Pan flat out refused to let her and my two kids ride together. No amount of convincing would change his mind. I was like, "Dude, we're right here riding behind them in the next ship for goodness sakes" but no sir was he going to believe me. I've heard of being IDed for alcohol but apparently you need your ID just in case they ID you if want to ride alone with children. Sheesh!
Sometimes I have to wonder about the CMs. Last trip, I had my brother, who is almost 13 and taller than me (about 5'3"; I'm 5') with me, and we were getting on Dumbo. Since there was a short line, we asked for separate elephants (a thrill for him at 13 to not be forced to ride with an adult). The CM questioned whether he was at least 7.