Would WDW ever make the prices for kids lower?

Walt Disney1955

Walt Disney1955

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So we went to the "Ark Encounter" in Kentucky among other things last month. The prices were $54 for adults and $24 for kids 11-17. 10 and under were free. So it was a pretty relatively cheap day. Lots of bang for your buck. 6 hours maybe spent there. So it was such a relief with the prices. Now, keep in mind, I know full well there is no way the prices can be that low. The operating costs at WDW are much higher and it isn't even close. But can there not be more of a price break for people with children? It isn't as if a kid can show up by themselves before, say, age 12 or so. They know at least one parent has to be with them. Not to mention 3 years old is awfully young to be paying a child's price for.

Would Disney ever change this and perhaps keep the child prices stagnant?
 
Disstevefan1

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Ayla

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Big Phil said:
So we went to the "Ark Encounter" in Kentucky among other things last month. The prices were $54 for adults and $24 for kids 11-17. 10 and under were free. So it was a pretty relatively cheap day. Lots of bang for your buck. 6 hours maybe spent there. So it was such a relief with the prices. Now, keep in mind, I know full well there is no way the prices can be that low. The operating costs at WDW are much higher and it isn't even close. But can there not be more of a price break for people with children? It isn't as if a kid can show up by themselves before, say, age 12 or so. They know at least one parent has to be with them. Not to mention 3 years old is awfully young to be paying a child's price for.

Would Disney ever change this and perhaps keep the child prices stagnant?
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Children's prices under age 9 are already lower than an adult ticket.
 
erasure fan1

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In my opinion, it shouldn't be age that defines a kids ticket. It should be based on height. The difference between an adult ticket and kids ticket isn't very big. My youngest daughter is 4, and at the rate she is going, at 5 won't hit the height level to ride any restricted rides. So at the very least, make 2 different kids tickets. One at the normal rate, and one that is significantly discounted for kids who don't meet height requirements. But yea, Disstevefan1 said it best. Lol
 
JIMINYCR

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It will never happen. Small parks that are local and other attractions that don’t employ a large number of employees and have less operating expenses can afford it thus the child rate difference. I could see Dis giving a break for children of a lesser age because they don’t have as many things they can do due to height requirements. Older kids have more to do and I’m sure if there was an age cut off parents would lie to get an older child in under the limit.
Why stop at kids ages? Why not give a break to the disabled who can only do a handful of rides? My DW in a power w/c and can’t transfer only gets to do a few of the attractions that are set up for her access.
I agree with you that Dis could structure their prices to make them more fair for many families. Will they? Naaaah, wishful thinking.
 
DfromATX

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JIMINYCR said:
It will never happen. Small parks that are local and other attractions that don’t employ a large number of employees and have less operating expenses can afford it thus the child rate difference. I could see Dis giving a break for children of a lesser age because they don’t have as many things they can do due to height requirements. Older kids have more to do and I’m sure if there was an age cut off parents would lie to get an older child in under the limit.
Why stop at kids ages? Why not give a break to the disabled who can only do a handful of rides? My DW in a power w/c and can’t transfer only gets to do a few of the attractions that are set up for her access.
I agree with you that Dis could structure their prices to make them more fair for many families. Will they? Naaaah, wishful thinking.
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My first thought was ok now, @Big Phil is not new around here so I think he knows the answer to his question ;), but you raised an interesting point. There ARE a lot of people that can't ride many of the rides for whatever reason - for example, my mom. We will be bringing her on our next trip. She's 75 and we'll be renting a scooter because there is no way she could do all that walking. She won't be riding any of the thrill rides or anything that might make her dizzy. (She is tagging along to see my nephew enjoy himself.) It would be nice if people like her could get a discount, but of course we know that won't happen.

Adding: I'd rather see senior discounts over children discounts.
 
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Club Cooloholic

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erasure fan1 said:
In my opinion, it shouldn't be age that defines a kids ticket. It should be based on height. The difference between an adult ticket and kids ticket isn't very big. My youngest daughter is 4, and at the rate she is going, at 5 won't hit the height level to ride any restricted rides. So at the very least, make 2 different kids tickets. One at the normal rate, and one that is significantly discounted for kids who don't meet height requirements. But yea, Disstevefan1 said it best. Lol
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WDW is pretty kid friendly ride height wise especially compared to Uni. Does this mean a Danny Devito can get a kids ticket?
 
Club Cooloholic

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Big Phil said:
So we went to the "Ark Encounter" in Kentucky among other things last month. The prices were $54 for adults and $24 for kids 11-17. 10 and under were free. So it was a pretty relatively cheap day. Lots of bang for your buck. 6 hours maybe spent there. So it was such a relief with the prices. Now, keep in mind, I know full well there is no way the prices can be that low. The operating costs at WDW are much higher and it isn't even close. But can there not be more of a price break for people with children? It isn't as if a kid can show up by themselves before, say, age 12 or so. They know at least one parent has to be with them. Not to mention 3 years old is awfully young to be paying a child's price for.

Would Disney ever change this and perhaps keep the child prices stagnant?
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The place you went to is well....different from WDW. My guess is there are more adults dragging their kids to that place whereas at WDW there are kids dragging their parents to it.
 
Disstevefan1

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Ayla said:
Children's prices under age 9 are already lower than an adult ticket.
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Examples:
Age 2 and under - Free
Age 3 to 9, the child price, when the full price is $109, the child price is $104, a HUGE $5 savings 🤣🤣🤣
$109 and $104 is the absolute lowest prices possible and depends on the day in the tiered pricing.

I presume as the adult price goes up with their tiered prices, so does the child price?
 
DfromATX

DfromATX

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Disstevefan1 said:
Examples:
Age 2 and under - Free
Age 3 to 9, the child price, when the full price is $109, the child price is $104, a HUGE $5 savings 🤣🤣🤣
$109 and $104 is the absolute lowest prices possible and depends on the day in the tiered pricing.

I presume as the adult price goes up with their tiered prices, so does the child price?
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I think 4 and under for free would be reasonable.
5 to 10 child price.
11 to 54 adult price.
55 & up senior price.
Maybe a 'special needs' price for those that come with their families, but due to physical limitations can not enjoy the rides - half price?

We can dream on!
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Are we still on this?

Not happening people…never again.

Disney used to charge some decent child rates. Bob the king eliminated that about 12 years ago…so now it’s about the same. Nobody blinked. Doneski.

We’re lucky the 6 year old price for a $60 buffet isnt $59.99…

Don’t tempt them…hush!!!
 
erasure fan1

erasure fan1

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Club Cooloholic said:
WDW is pretty kid friendly ride height wise especially compared to Uni. Does this mean a Danny Devito can get a kids ticket?
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The magic kingdom is the most kid friendly. But there is only a 5$ difference between an adult and child ticket. In my eyes, with 6 rides (counting Tron when it opens) My daughter can't do 26% of the rides. Yet a kids ticket is only 3.75% less than an adult ticket. Something like animal kingdom is even worse. 45% of the rides she can't ride. That's why a height based system would be good.

And yes, if you are short enough you should pay less. I'd support it!
 

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