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Child will just have turned 3 when we go to Disneyland Paris, planning to say she is 2?

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onion1000 · 14/02/2012 14:33

Hi all,

Booking for disney trip in the summer - we wont be staying in one of the disneyland hotels. Planning to just pre-book tickets for other kids. And as youngest just would have turned 3 thought we could get her in for free. Just wondering if anybody knew how strict they were - have to show pastports or anything? Thanks

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joanofarchitrave · 14/02/2012 14:36

Yes but what will she say?

haven't tried this myself but ds would certainly have come out with 'IM THREE' at regular intervals tbh

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onion1000 · 14/02/2012 14:40

True, I was planning to say she 3 next week and that she gets confused! Its just all so expensive the idea of saving 50 quids is quite appealing!

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bizzieb33 · 14/02/2012 14:44

I think they wanted to see our passports but can't be sure.

bizzieb33 · 14/02/2012 14:45

That was staying in a disney hotel though, not sure if they check when you buy the tickets ?

iseenodust · 14/02/2012 14:52

Sorry think should be honest and pay up.

rainbowinthesky · 14/02/2012 14:55

If you can't afford to go then dont go.

wannaBe · 14/02/2012 14:57

essentially it is fraud.

KnitterNotTwitter · 14/02/2012 14:59

I also think you should be honest. Presumiably the age restriction is there because under 2 there are lots of rides/things that you can't do. Saying she's 2 therefore risks her not being allowed to do those things....

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onion1000 · 14/02/2012 15:00

When she is a week over I dont see it as a big deal! But thanks for advice! I think we will wing it and if need be we can buy a ticket on the gate.

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rainbowinthesky · 14/02/2012 15:02

I always what people who do this tell their children - "remember to lie when we get to the gates" etc. I bet these children tell their friends.

Slaymill · 14/02/2012 15:15

I would check age limit on rides though in case some don`t let two year olds on.

I am sure that money saved will be spent there anyway so its not if they are losing out much. I think its a crap policy and it should be under 5 free.

missmapp · 14/02/2012 15:17

We told legoland ds2 was 2 when we went last summer, and he was very much 3 . He is very short, so couldnt go on most of the rides anyway, so i didnt feel guilty. He said nothing, the lad at the gate just glanced at him, and we had a fun day. Havnt been to disney though and it wouldnt surprise me if they were stricter on id.

carrott · 14/02/2012 15:42

Hi Onion! I don't think it is a big deal! We got our 3 yr old in for free last year at disney paris. No one questioned us. It is so over priced I wouldn't give it a second thought. You will end up spending a lot in park as well on food etc - which is also over priced! We did have a great time!! Enjoy!!

4madboys · 14/02/2012 15:54

we did the same as missmapp went to legoland this summer and ds4 is three, he was three and ahalf, i put him the puschair with his shoes off! gave him his special blanket which meant he would suck his thumb and carried dd in in a sling! we paid for ourselves and our three elder children so figured we woudl try and get away with getting ds4 in for free and it worked fine!

mrsscoob · 15/02/2012 14:14

They don't ask for ID! Disney is very expensive, any money you can save then do. I would if I were you.

joanofarchitrave · 15/02/2012 14:16

OK, I certainly can't say I would never lie, but to lie about this...? If it's overpriced, how about not going?

ledkr · 15/02/2012 14:22

No they dont ask for id. I cant believe people have such a problem with it,she'sonly a week older fgs and yes if you cant afford 50 quid dont go on a family hoiday of course,yes makes perfect sense Confused

Fluffy1234 · 15/02/2012 14:33

I wouldn't lie about my childrens age but then again I wouldn't steal food from breakfast buffets either which a lot of people seem to think is quite acceptable.

usualsuspect · 15/02/2012 14:37

If you can get away with it , do it, I would

usualsuspect · 15/02/2012 14:38

WTF is with the sanctimonious if you can't afford it don't go posts

FFS this place is weird just lately

ButHeNeverDid · 15/02/2012 14:53

when we went to legoland (Denmark not Windsor[grin), we were asked for tickets for some rides for the over 3's.

So you may not get caught at the gate - but there may be restrictions on what he can do when you get there

iseenodust · 15/02/2012 15:00

It's in the same way as if I can't afford a £50 coat for DS I wouldn't steal it. Just because they are providing a service (which need operatives and maintaining) not something physical doesn't alter the fact you are taking something without paying.

If there is an accident (of course hoping not) involving her child would she be up in arms about what they should have done because she will be on very thin ice?

usualsuspect · 15/02/2012 15:09

I used to say mine were under 5 all the time on buses , you have to pay when they are 5 where I live

quick call the police Shock

missmapp · 15/02/2012 19:04

I can afford it, I just think that if he cant go on any of the over 90cm rides, he is acting like a 2yr old visitor, so that is wh\t we will pay, but to be honest, I didnt give it that much thought!!