Does Disney "card" children?

[captainkidd]

I wanted to take my oldest son (8 years old) horseback riding next summer at Fort Wilderness. Disney says guests must be 9 years old and at least 48 inches tall. He's over 48 inches, but will be 3 months from his 9th birthday.

Will they ask for his birth certificate?

I know it's against the rules, but he really wants to go and I don't think a couple of months will do any harm. It's horseback riding, not drinking.

 

[wdwfan22]

My opinion..take him horseback riding....
I doubt they will ask for ID..it is not like he is 5 and you are passing him off as 9...

I also do not consider this cheating Disney..Others may disagree but whatever...

I park at the Poly every time we go and take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom and stay all day because I refuse to park at the TTC or take a bus..

I also say I have breakfast reservations so I can get in MK early and walk down Main Street and take pictures while it is basically empty...

I know..I am a rebel...

I think it will all be okay...

Have a great trip and remember to take pictures of your little villian on the horse..

you should be real proud

 

[twinsowner]

You are now seeing why the world is like it is today. Here are a couple of people trying to cheat a system at Disneyworld for goodness sake. People think they can just do what they want with no regards to rules or reason. and that will be what you are teaching your children too. Go ahead and take your kid horseback riding and endanger other kids and adults just because you want to. And to the other guy, go ahead and keep parking at the Poly, lying about eating breakfast and whatever else. But just remember....what comes around goes around! One day you will get yours.

 

[The Mom]

People, there is no reason to get so heated about this. The rule is there, and the OP knows it. He was just checking to see if it was a "law" rule, or a "guideline" rule.

Yes, it is difficult when an age limit is in place, and your child is very close to it, but there has to be a cut-off someplace. If an exception is made for 3 months, then why not 4? But then the parent of the child who is only 5 months shy of the cut-off will ask, "If that child can do it, why can't mine? He's only a month younger!" And so on.

Will they actually check an ID in this instance? It depends upon how many of the above incidents the CM has experienced. :lol:

I think I would rather wait until my child is the correct age, than risk going all the way to the stables, only to be turned away.

 

[devoy1701]

People, there is no reason to get so heated about this. The rule is there, and the OP knows it. He was just checking to see if it was a "law" rule, or a "guideline" rule.

Yes, it is difficult when an age limit is in place, and your child is very close to it, but there has to be a cut-off someplace. If an exception is made for 3 months, then why not 4? But then the parent of the child who is only 5 months shy of the cut-off will ask, "If that child can do it, why can't mine? He's only a month younger!" And so on.

Will they actually check an ID in this instance? It depends upon how many of the above incidents the CM has experienced. :lol:

I think I would rather wait until my child is the correct age, than risk going all the way to the stables, only to be turned away.

I had a feeling Mom would show up! It seemed like you're kind of topic! :animwink:

yeah i just don't see what experience or competence the child is going to gain in 3 months.

Like I said before, it probably has nothing to do with the experience or competence of a child. It's strictly a safety thing/cover their rear thing.

 

[captainkidd]

Wow - This has gotten interesting.

FTR, I've decided against it. As The Mom said, they have to set the age limit someplace. Although I know 3 months won't make a difference, a rule is a rule and I spend too much time and money at Disney to risk breaking the rules. Not to mention, I can very easily picture one of the guides just in conversation, asking my son how old he is. A lie is a lie, and it's not the message I want to be sending him.

He'll survive without horseback riding for this trip.

 

[devoy1701]

Wow - This has gotten interesting.

FTR, I've decided against it. As The Mom said, they have to set the age limit someplace. Although I know 3 months won't make a difference, a rule is a rule and I spend too much time and money at Disney to risk breaking the rules. Not to mention, I can very easily picture one of the guides just in conversation, asking my son how old he is. A lie is a lie, and it's not the message I want to be sending him.

He'll survive without horseback riding for this trip.

well that was a suprising conclusion to this thread!

btw...you guys have chosen the BEST of the resorts as I see in your sig! You'll have plenty of fun even if you skip horseback riding this trip! :wave:

 

[maggiegrace1]

you should be real proud

I am..Thankyaverymuch!:sohappy:

You are now seeing why the world is like it is today. Here are a couple of people trying to cheat a system at Disneyworld for goodness sake. People think they can just do what they want with no regards to rules or reason. and that will be what you are teaching your children too. Go ahead and take your kid horseback riding and endanger other kids and adults just because you want to. And to the other guy, go ahead and keep parking at the Poly, lying about eating breakfast and whatever else. But just remember....what comes around goes around! One day you will get yours.

Well...when we park at the Poly the security guard sometimes asks why we are there and sometimes does not..when they do..I tell them we are going to The Magic Kingdom and they say Have a great day!...So I am not lying to them at all...

As for the breakfast thing...sometimes they ask if we have reservations sometimes they do not......and there have been plenty of times where I had said no and they still let me in...:shrug:

Also..if I wanted I could make a breakfast reservation..go into the park and not go to breakfast..:shrug:..then I would not be "cheating Disney"

As for the "What comes around goes around part"..

I am not doing anything illegal..I am not doing it to get on Space Mountain before everyone else..or whatever...I am doing it because I want to.:wave:and have been for a long time..and do not feel bad for it at all..:shrug:and I am not hurting anyone or cheating Disney out of anything at all..

I guess I am such a horrible person..oh well....

:lookaroun

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I am..Thankyaverymuch!

Well...when we park at the Poly the security guard sometimes asks why we are there and sometimes does not..when they do..I tell them we are going to The Magic Kingdom and they say Have a great day!...So I am not lying to them at all...

As for the breakfast thing...sometimes they ask if we have reservations sometimes they do not......and there have been plenty of times where I had said no and they still let me in...:shrug:

Also..if I wanted I could make a breakfast reservation..go into the park and not go to breakfast..:shrug:..then I would not be "cheating Disney"

As for the "What comes around goes around part"..

I am not doing anything illegal..I am not doing it to get on Space Mountain before everyone else..or whatever...I am doing it because I want to.:wave:and have been for a long time..and do not feel bad for it at all..:shrug:and I am not hurting anyone or cheating Disney out of anything at all..

I guess I am such a horrible person..oh well....

:lookaroun

:sohappy::kiss:

 

[maggiegrace1]

:sohappy::kiss:

:lol:
I will bring you with me one trip and then you can be a horrible person with me..:sohappy:...just do not tell everyone because I do not want other people to start doing it and then it will ruin all the nice quiet emptyness for me..:lookaroun

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I also do not consider this cheating Disney..Others may disagree but whatever...

I park at the Poly every time we go and take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom and stay all day because I refuse to park at the TTC or take a bus..

I also say I have breakfast reservations so I can get in MK early and walk down Main Street and take pictures while it is basically empty...

If there was no need for an age limit then Disney wouldn't stipulate one.

You're leaving yourself open for a lot of flack - Why don't we all go to Disney and break the rules, jump the lines etc etc and see who is on the list of those that complain then

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

The rule is there, and the OP knows it.

He was just checking to see if it was a "law" rule, or a "guideline" rule.

The OP knows it - he's just asking other "do you think it would be ok to cheat"

What's the difference between a "rule" a "law" or a "guideline" - they're all there for a reason.

 

[maggiegrace1]

If there was no need for an age limit then Disney wouldn't stipulate one.

You're leaving yourself open for a lot of flack - Why don't we all go to Disney and break the rules, jump the lines etc etc and see who is on the list of those that complain then

My thing is...that I basically am a rule follower...there are just some things that I personally do not feel is something for people to go all crazy about..and start the whole "teaching your kids to be liars and thieves" and "cheating Disney" thing...:shrug:


Will I not pay for my 3 year old to get into Disney because she looks like she is 2...nah...no reason too...but do I feel it is a crime because Sally and Jim got their little girl in for free though she just turned 3 a month ago?..No...I do not care really..but that is me..

Do I care if someone uses their mugs from last year?..No..but that is just me..

I park at the Poly..they allow me too and let me through even when I say I am going to the MK..how is that wrong if a Disney cast member allows me to?

I am not taking away from anyone or Disney by getting in the park early and walking down Main Street taking pictures..so I do not feel bad for that...once again..that is me.

I think that letting his little boy go horseback riding when he is 8 and no one asks for proof of age is not a crime...

I think that threads like this are funny because people will say.."I saw this lady reuse her mug and it made me so angry" or I know that little boy was older then 3 but those people got him in free and it ruined my day" and I think that to let silly things like that ruin your day or make you so mad is ridiculous..yet these are the same people who complain because Disney is robbing all of us and took away chicken nuggets and changed a menu or raised the buffet a dollar...:lol:

People complain over the silliest things and get so worked up that they can not enjoy their vacations or tell other posters.."Your day is coming":fork: because I parked at the Poly..:lol:

Lighten up people...I eo not let the small stuff bother me at the parks..I am on vacation..and that is all..


This is just my opinion....

 

[MissM]

What's the difference between a "rule" a "law" or a "guideline" - they're all there for a reason.

There is a HUGE difference between "suggested" and "required." A "suggested" is a guideline; an estimate; a recommended range that's flexible but given an average, probably the best for most people. But open to personal situation and discretion. A "required" means flat-out, bar none, situational differences doesn't matter, the rule is set and not open for flexibility. These are two VERY different things.
-m

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

:lol:
I will bring you with me one trip and then you can be a horrible person with me..:sohappy:...just do not tell everyone because I do not want other people to start doing it and then it will ruin all the nice quiet emptyness for me..:lookaroun

Can't wait.

We will be eviiiiiiiiiiil!

*muahahahahah*:lol::drevil:

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

There is a HUGE difference between "suggested" and "required." A "suggested" is a guideline; an estimate; a recommended range that's flexible but given an average, probably the best for most people. But open to personal situation and discretion. A "required" means flat-out, bar none, situational differences doesn't matter, the rule is set and not open for flexibility. These are two VERY different things.
-m

So if Disney says that horse riding is for 9 and over ..................... is that a "rule" a "law" or a "guideline" ??

 

[maggiegrace1]

I think Disney sets lots of rules but that some cast members make them guidelines and do what they feel like doing...

I am not saying that it is right..but based on what we hear and see it is a fact.

So..the horse riding thing is a rule that Disney has set...but whether they ask for proof of age to verify or just take guests word for it or it is whatever the cast member who is working that day decides then it could just be a guideline depending on the situation or cast member..KWIM?

 

[durangojim]

Can't wait.

We will be eviiiiiiiiiiil!

*muahahahahah*:lol::drevil:

Can I come too? I have a bunch of expired Fast Passes that I need to use:ROFLOL:

 

[The Mom]

The OP knows it - he's just asking other "do you think it would be ok to cheat"

What's the difference between a "rule" a "law" or a "guideline" - they're all there for a reason.

Let me give you an example from my own experiences. I have seen the phrase "No Flash Photography Allowed" under three different circumstances:

1.In dark rides in WDW : its purpose is to prevent people from disturbing other guests.

2.At dance/theatrical performances: its purpose is to keep the performers from being blinded and injuring themselves

3.In churches/galleries: its purpose is to prevent the destruction of irreplaceable works of art.



1. more or less a guideline, because ignoring it would not have a penalty, other than a scolding, and perhaps being asked to leave. (but not likely)

2.stronger than a guideline, sometimes a firm rule, as breaking it would have a penalty, ie, you would probably be asked to leave the theater, and could be subject to a civil suit if someone where injured.

3. firm rule, sometimes law, as you would be escorted out, and in some places, could be arrested and/or fined.

Same rule, different purposes, different enforcement. I've found that rules involving safety are more consistantly enforced.

 

[UberPlannerMom]

Let me give you an example from my own experiences. I have seen the phrase "No Flash Photography Allowed" under three different circumstances:

1.In dark rides in WDW : its purpose is to prevent people from disturbing other guests.

2.At dance/theatrical performances: its purpose is to keep the performers from being blinded and injuring themselves

3.In churches/galleries: its purpose is to prevent the destruction of irreplaceable works of art.



1. more or less a guideline, because ignoring it would not have a penalty, other than a scolding, and perhaps being asked to leave. (but not likely)

2.stronger than a guideline, sometimes a firm rule, as breaking it would have a penalty, ie, you would probably be asked to leave the theater, and could be subject to a civil suit if someone where injured.

3. firm rule, sometimes law, as you would be escorted out, and in some places, could be arrested and/or fined.

Same rule, different purposes, different enforcement. I've found that rules involving safety are more consistantly enforced.

I wish they would scold the people who use flashes during Spectromagic. I would imagine that it isn't too safe for the performers but mostly because the guy next to me kept using his flash and ruining my pictures. Dude- the flash takes away the lights on the performers! Geeze!:lol:

 

[BRER DAD]

After horseback riding I think you should take your son for a nice cold beer............LOL, Go horsebackriding and have a good time. Some people are to uptight. Enjoy your trip!!