Why would a kid need a passport unless it's the cruise or you are coming from out of the country? Passports are expensive and currentlt take a very long time to get with new regulations.yes they will need their passports and birth certificates. airlines is tightening it again. wdw will only need their passports showing them who the kids belong to. just as a formality nothing to be worried about. we have had some attempted kidnappings recently so any id would be helpful.
Last time I flew anyone 16 or older needed a government issued ID i.e. drivers license, state ID, passport etc. Anyone under 16 were not required to show identification. Disney has never asked any of the children traveling with me for an ID. When my son started traveling without me (his uncle would take him to WDW) I got him an Illinois State ID just so that he had identification in case of emergency. He was 9 then. The Sky Cap was really cute that trip too. I dropped them off at curbside check-in and my brother and cousin showed their ID so my son showed his too. The Sky Cap checked all ID's and said "Thank you Mr. Kriescher" to my son like he was some big shot executive type and here was this dorky looking 9 year old boy.
well the rules have been changed and updated. for saftey the homeland security dept has been working overtime to ensure new safety procudures are in place.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1188939218061.shtm
2 words why the rules have changed and they are.
Patriot Act
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