First off, I want to say I really enjoy reading all your threads and enjoy the website. Its nice to be around people who enjoy the same thing you do.

A little about myself. I'm married to a wonderful man who is patient with my obession with Disney. We have a set of twins a boy and girl who are now 3 1/2 years old. The twins first time at Disneyland was on their 2nd birthday and have been going every since (They love it just as much as mom).

We have annual passes since they turned two but now I have to buy the twins there's since they are already three. Should I keep passing them off as almost 3 years old or should I just buy them there annual pass? I find it really hard to do since they don't met a lot of the height requirements and there are some rides they just don't want to get on that are scary to them. I just don't know what to do?

Save yourself the worry and guilt and buy them the passes.

Set an example for your kids and buy the passes.

I understand what you are saying but I agree, just buy the passes and make yourself feel better knowing you are "legal". :)

(Pulling out a lawn chair, a cold drink and a big bag of chips to watch the show)

(Pulling out a lawn chair, a cold drink and a big bag of chips to watch the show)

You know, it bugs me when people do this. There I said it. :p

Oh but it is going to be a show. There are stong opinions on both sides of this, and they each feel they are right and don't seem to listen to each other. It just goes on and on and on.

Oh but it is going to be a show. There are stong opinions on both sides of this, and they each feel they are right and don't seem to listen to each other. It just goes on and on and on.

This is a discussion board.

They are 3 1/2. Its not like its one day out of a week long vacation that they are over the age. Buy the pass, and move on. Yes, its expensive. Kids are. There is no way around it.

It depends how often you go but it may be cheaper to buy park hoppers. There is no childrens price on Annual passes but there is for park hoppers.

Otherwise I agree with everyone else buy the AP and do the right thing.

You may have to show proof of age to get the kids in the park if they look older, anyhow. Save yourself potential embarassment - pay for the admission.

The kids don't need annual passes - buy your annual pass and then buy them the AP holder discounted passes.

I feel you - we are taking my son (2 1/2) to his last "free" WDW trip. I will be joining you soon.

Oh, and if you think they won't remember being taught to lie about their age to get in... WRONG! I still remember my dad coaching me on how old I was supposed to be in order to get on a plane to Europe. Kids under 4 flew free and I was just 4.

I say buy the pass. Its not worth the stress and guilt to not do it!

And welcome to MP! :)

Welcome to MP! Glad to have you!

I agree with those who say buy their passes. Whether it's an annual pass or you get park hoppers for them at the kids rate, you will feel better about doing the right thing. And yes, they will remember later if you ask them to lie about their age.

Buy them the passes. Set the example now because it's much harder to undo later than to just do it right the first time.

Adrienne

Wow, I feel totally welcomed!!

I was planning on buying their passes for them the next time I go. I didn't want to have to think about it anymore. It's not like I'm really putting Disney Financially out anyways. And we haven't been asked their age by the cast members so I don't think I've scar them with that.

Wow, I feel totally welcomed!!

I can't tell if you're being sincere or defensive. From the sound of your second paragraph, it sounds defensive. If I'm reading this wrong, I apologize!

I actually thought 'we' handled this one pretty well. My post probably wasn't as friendly as I could've been, but there's two things about MousePad: We're pretty happy to help with our experience, and we're always happy to give our opinions (without personal attacks - those are against community policies!) :)

Adrienne

ETA: And not having been asked their ages by CMs in the past doesn't mean it won't happen "next time" they go. The older the kids get and look, the more likely the CMs are to ask their ages.

Our next trip, my now 2yo, will be 3. Because we will be there just 4 days, he will be getting a parkhopper. It saves me quite a bit of money. Unless we come in to some money sometime soon, that is the plan. My AP renews in November, and I have to get a new one for DH AND my 4yo before we go in December, and forking out around $900 for APs is just more than I can handle!

Just to go in a different sort of spin.

My daughter (3yrs old at the time of travel) really enjoyed having her own ticket and getting to hand it to the CM at the front gate. The look on her face each time she had to go through the turnstiles with it was priceless. I think it just helped with the magical experience where she was treated as someone special. And of course now she has her very own souvenier from DL. Whereas her sister, who was less than 1 at the time of travel, doesn't have one from that trip.

Now as for AP or park hopper - that I can't answer. Guess you have to look at your own finances.

It's not like I'm really putting Disney Financially out anyways.
I agree with this statement but I also agree that if you do not pay for admission into the park after they turned 3 years of age you are stealing.... That is just like saying. "Well, Walmart is a big company, so if I steal these bag of chips from the store they will not suffer Financially."

May little one was very small for her age and at 5 was still under 40 inches. There were many times (when I worked there) that I would sign her in at 4 years of age and the person at the main gate would say "You do not have to sign the baby in." That is when she would say "I am not a baby I am 4!!!!" If I WANTED to get away with it I would have not been able to. Kids are smart and always know what is going on.

I hope you have a great trip!
Jen