Little white Lie???

[maxiesmom]

All airlines have this as a clear policy, Disney does not. Therefore they can't make you prove your child is two. They would have to let you know the i.d. is required. In your scenario a family could arrive from Wisconsin with their two year old and no birth certificate, then be told they have to buy a ticket because they don't believe he is two. If they hadn't budgeted for this, would they be told to go home?

It has been a while, but there was a post before where a family was asked to prove the age of their older looking child. When they couldn't (they didn't have a birth certificate along) they were sent to buy a ticket. Disney told them when they could prove their child was under the age of 3, they would send them a refund for their money.

Like I said, it has been a while, but apparently there is a method in place if they want to get picky and force people to prove their child's age.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Wow what a great thing to teach kids how to lie. Let's lie about your age so we don't have to pay and then in the future when the child lies to the parent they get into trouble.

I recall vividly my parents telling me in different cost-saving situations, "Today you are 4... 5... 9... 14..." As far as I can tell you, being 26 years old now, I NEVER lied to get out of trouble. I STILL feel guilty lying. I consider myself an honest person... an honest person who will tell my just barely 3-year-old, "You are 2 today."

Is it right? Nope.

I'd say, save yourself some cash this trip, because you'll sure as heck make up for it in years to come!

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

I'd say, save yourself some cash this trip, because you'll sure as heck make up for it in years to come!

I don't get this. So if you are only going to WDW once, you need to tell the truth since Disney won't get any more of your money? But if you are going to go again, it's OK to lie the first time? Last time I checked, Disney didn't have a "Pay for five trips, get one free" frequent buyer card.

 

[2binak]

I recall vividly my parents telling me in different cost-saving situations, "Today you are 4... 5... 9... 14..." As far as I can tell you, being 26 years old now, I NEVER lied to get out of trouble. I STILL feel guilty lying. I consider myself an honest person... an honest person who will tell my just barely 3-year-old, "You are 2 today."

Is it right? Nope.

I'd say, save yourself some cash this trip, because you'll sure as heck make up for it in years to come!

WOW - so you're just continuing the cycle of lying that your parents started? Nice!

@ the bolded part. I guess as long as you're also lying to yourself, it's ok.

 

[Ava]

I recall vividly my parents telling me in different cost-saving situations, "Today you are 4... 5... 9... 14..." As far as I can tell you, being 26 years old now, I NEVER lied to get out of trouble. I STILL feel guilty lying. I consider myself an honest person... an honest person who will tell my just barely 3-year-old, "You are 2 today."

This whole post baffles me - you feel guilty lying, yet you will tell your child to lie about his age? If you lie about your child's age, you are not being an honest person. "Lying" & "honest" are polar opposites, you cannot be both a liar and an honest person in the same sentence.

 

[AKL_Megs]

I don't get this. So if you are only going to WDW once, you need to tell the truth since Disney won't get any more of your money? But if you are going to go again, it's OK to lie the first time? Last time I checked, Disney didn't have a "Pay for five trips, get one free" frequent buyer card.

WOW - so you're just continuing the cycle of lying that your parents started? Nice!

@ the bolded part. I guess as long as you're also lying to yourself, it's ok.

This whole post baffles me - you feel guilty lying, yet you will tell your child to lie about his age? If you lie about your child's age, you are not being an honest person. "Lying" & "honest" are polar opposites, you cannot be both a liar and an honest person in the same sentence.

Yeah, but this lie isn't hurting anyone. The OP said that her kid isn't going to eat much or ride much... perhaps even less than a free 2-year-old might? When my parents would "lie" for me, it was for the same reason. Why pay for something that you will use the same of or less of that someone a year younger gets for free?

I am generally honest. I don't think my parents telling me to say I was "insert age here" as a child made me grow up into a terrible person.

It's not like lying about height to get your kid on Space Mountain. It's not a safety issue. It's like ordering a kids meal instead of an adult meal.

Would I lie about this? Yes.

Would I feel guilty about it? No.

Would I feel guilty telling them my four year old was two? Yes.

Would I do what my parents did? Probably not.

Would I do what the OP wants to do? In a heartbeat.

 

[DopeysMommy]

I just try to remember one thing. I can either teach my kids to have integrity or not. There's not really a middle ground.

 

[lindsmom]

I'm surprised the mods have left this thread open; how many times have you seen "Disney's rules are " such and such" and so I am closing this thread."

Please pass the popcorn

 

[Disneyadore]

Yeah, but this lie isn't hurting anyone. The OP said that her kid isn't going to eat much or ride much... perhaps even less than a free 2-year-old might? When my parents would "lie" for me, it was for the same reason. Why pay for something that you will use the same of or less of that someone a year younger gets for free?

That excuse has a beard as long as Moses himself.
All those who sneak in their kids all have little angels that live from love and air and don't like to go on what ride so ever.

Yeah sure go ahead if they repeat this long enough maybe they can convince themselves but for those who pay it is cheating and stealing.

 

[maxiesmom]

Umm, no. It is like stealing a kids meal instead of paying for it.


That lie does hurt the rest of us. We all pay more for our tickets because of it.

 

[Ava]

Yeah, but this lie isn't hurting anyone. The OP said that her kid isn't going to eat much or ride much... perhaps even less than a free 2-year-old might? When my parents would "lie" for me, it was for the same reason. Why pay for something that you will use the same of or less of that someone a year younger gets for free?

A child's 7-day base ticket costs about $200. If just one family each week passes their 3-year-old off as 2, Disney will lose over $10,000 a year in park tickets alone. And that's not including any park hopping privileges, water park/DQ visits, or DDP/food. And I'm sure more than 52 families lie about a child's age in any given year. If you were running a business, would you like to have tens (possibly hundreds) of thousands of dollars a year in lost revenue due to theft? That's basically what it boils down to, so yes you lying about your child's age hurts someone - it hurts Disney's profits, which in turns hurts all of us through rising costs.

 

[RMulieri]

Wow! I guess some people need to read the definition of the word LIE.If you LIE about your childs age, to save money.It is a LIE.Not a white lie, a Lie. You can not LIE and be a blameless ,honest person.It is an oxymoron, a complete paradox.it doesn't matter that your 3 yr old eats less than a 2 yr old.Disney has set the policy, and it is what it is.Disney expects its guests to be honest and have integrity, which apparently for some of you is asking a lot .

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

According to what you have posted it really doesn't matter if the 40 year old can pass for a 2 year old. If they insist they are 2 what is the CM going to do about it? They don't say that you need ID to enter the parks, just to check in. So say I go to WDW with my family and only one adult does the check in and I insist everyone else is 2. There is nothing that says I have to prove that so I guess all my kids and my DH can get in for free because we will not admit that any of them are over 2.
I know that sounds crazy but it really is the same thing. If you are a certain age it is a certain price. If WDW starts to feel that people are taking advantage then they will do away with the whole age thing eventually and everyone will be charged admission even infants. That is how business works. It is all about the bottom line.

This is just ridiculous!

I never said anything you wrote ...again the famous reading into the question and putting words into other peoples mouths. Why would I expect anything less on the Dis?

Plain and simple: Anyplace I know who enforces age rules has it posted or makes it plain and simple, you could be asked for proof. For example as someone said , Southwest. I always carried BC when my kids flew as a lap baby ( I know the horror)

I'm done. I could care less what the OP does. I told her my opinion many pages ago, only she can decide. Bottom line she can do what her conscious allows her because nobody will call her on it, except here on the Dis of course.

 

[disykat]

According to the logic of some people here, I don't like roller coasters so I shouldn't have to pay the adult price. I don't ride on any of the rides that small children can't ride on. I wonder if they'll believe me if I say I'm 9!

I'm surprised at all the people who feel like the OP is being flamed when people simply point out that it is cheating.

OP knew it was cheating or she wouldn't have even asked! She wants people to hear from other people who would cheat this way too so she doesn't feel as bad. Everyone has something they cheat on (I often drive over the speed limit) but pretending it's not cheating doesn't really work.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Yeah, but this lie isn't hurting anyone. The OP said that her kid isn't going to eat much or ride much... perhaps even less than a free 2-year-old might? When my parents would "lie" for me, it was for the same reason. Why pay for something that you will use the same of or less of that someone a year younger gets for free?

I am generally honest. I don't think my parents telling me to say I was "insert age here" as a child made me grow up into a terrible person.

It's not like lying about height to get your kid on Space Mountain. It's not a safety issue. It's like ordering a kids meal instead of an adult meal.

Would I lie about this? Yes.

Would I feel guilty about it? No.

Would I feel guilty telling them my four year old was two? Yes.

Would I do what my parents did? Probably not.

Would I do what the OP wants to do? In a heartbeat.

A victimless crime, huh? I'm not sure Disney sees it that way, anymore than Macy's would be OK with you swiping a $200 blouse just because you won't wear it very often.

That's got to be the most ridiculous justification for why you are entitled to steal that I've ever heard.

Why pay for something that someone younger can get for free? Because the owner of the commodity REQUIRES payment and the owner makes the rules, not you, whether it is a tangible blouse or an intangible theme park admission. Why is this so complicated? It's stuff you should have learned in kindergarten. Don't steal someone else's stuff even if you can get away with it.

 

[Tink_fanatic]

A victimless crime, huh? I'm not sure Disney sees it that way, anymore than Macy's would be OK with you swiping a $200 blouse just because you won't wear it very often.

That's got to be the most ridiculous justification for why you are entitled to steal that I've ever heard. No, you weren't influenced by your parents lying about your age - it didn't affect your values at all.

Why pay for something that someone younger can get for free? Because the owner of the commodity REQUIRES payment and the owner makes the rules, not you, whether it is a tangible blouse or an intangible theme park admission. Why is this so complicated? It's stuff you should have learned in kindergarten. Don't steal someone else's stuff even if you can get away with it. At least MY kindergartener knows that already, maybe because her parents don't lie to get things free.

Hey! You're about 2 hrs from me. Hey Neighbor!!!

(felt like I had to try and change subject, its so thick with tension in here it's hard to breathe!)

 

[Disney1976]

A child's 7-day base ticket costs about $200. If just one family each week passes their 3-year-old off as 2, Disney will lose over $10,000 a year in park tickets alone. And that's not including any park hopping privileges, water park/DQ visits, or DDP/food. And I'm sure more than 52 families lie about a child's age in any given year. If you were running a business, would you like to have tens (possibly hundreds) of thousands of dollars a year in lost revenue due to theft? That's basically what it boils down to, so yes you lying about your child's age hurts someone - it hurts Disney's profits, which in turns hurts all of us through rising costs.

Exactly. Well said.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Hey! You're about 2 hrs from me. Hey Neighbor!!!

(felt like I had to try and change subject, its so thick with tension in here it's hard to breathe!)

How's this weather we're having? That should be a safe topic!

 

[SLK1]

I've been reading this thread and think maybe the OP shouldn't go to Disney. I mean, I do believe that what Disney charges for a child is nothing short of highway robbery. It's a VERY expensive ticket for a three-year-old who won't really "get" it. I think four is probably more of a "magical" age and maybe they should hold out for another year when they would feel better about spending all that money. It is hard to justify spending, what...$50 or so dollars for a day at Disney for a child who will nap, see some characters they may or may not even like, and probably not ride many rides. I'm an annual passholder, but I gotta say, I think Disney makes out like bandits on what they charge for EVERYTHING.

 

[BobBayse]

We are planning a trip in October with extended family. My SIL booked saying my neice is 2 when she is really 3, and suggested I do the same. My son will be three just before we go.. I HATE lying, but he will only eat very few things like chicken fingers or fries or fresh fruit, and doesn't care for rides too much yet either, so i kinda feel like paying all that money for him is a waste... do the resorts require proof of age???

No, they don't require children to have a birth certificate or a passport.