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Do kids need ID for Disney World?

No, you do not have to have photo IDs for your minor children. This is a common question, but one for which you don't need to worry. Disney does not ask for proof of age from children.



For the vast majority of guests, children under the age of 18 do not need a government-issued photo ID to enter Walt Disney World or to fly domestically within the United States when accompanied by an adult. For park entry, Disney relies on your valid theme park ticket or MagicBand; they do not check birth certificates at the gate for standard children's tickets. However, there is one important exception: if you are using a Florida Resident discount or a Military Promotional Ticket, the adult must provide proof of residency or a valid Military ID, and children aged 14-17 may occasionally be asked for a school ID if the age is in question for certain restricted offers. Additionally, for "lap infants" under the age of 3 who enter the parks for free, it is wise to have a digital copy of their birth certificate on your phone just in case a Cast Member questions their age, though this is rare. If your child is traveling internationally to reach Orlando, they will, of course, require a valid passport regardless of their age.

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Minors will never need to show ID; Mouseketeers under age three are considered guests of Mickey, so there is no need to purchase admission for them either.

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You won't need to show any type of proof of age for your young child. When you're at the kiosk to scan your ticket to enter the Walt Disney World Theme Park and Mickey turns green allowing you in, you'll simply carry or walk your under the age of 3 child right along with you.

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Thanks for stopping by planDisney. We love helping Guests like us answer their planning questions. I'm happy to report that you do not need to bring a birth certificate or any kind of document to verify your child's age. If asked at the turnstile, you just have to simply share their age and you will be on your way.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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Or their birth certificate. Can you lie about a child's age at Disney? Sure, ages two and under get in free so you could always say a just turned three year old is still two and get in free.

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Your magical vacation will be here before you know it! Walt Disney World's policy is that children under three years old are free, so if your daughter is three, she will need valid theme park tickets and theme park reservations.

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If you have booked a vacation package to the Walt Disney World Resort, and you are arriving the day before your daughter turns three, she will be considered a Special Guest of Mickey Mouse and will not require theme park admission for the duration of your stay.

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The base Disney World ticket prices for 2023 are for guests ages 10 and up. Guests ages 3 to 9 will see slightly lower prices starting at $104. Guests under 3 years old don't need a ticket. Important: Just because you have a Disney World ticket in hand does not mean you can get into the park you're planning to visit.

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Don't worry about bringing documents to prove your daughter's age. Cast members realize that children come in all sizes. If a cast member does ask your daughter's age, just let them know she's two, and you'll be on your way to a day of fun!

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The littlest of Walt Disney World Resort Guests (aged 2 and under) do not need a valid theme park ticket or reservation to enter. However, while they are not an officially registered member of your party, some reservations should include them.

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A: In the Family & Friends section of My Disney Experience, you can create a profile for a child under age 13 simply by entering the name and age. The person who creates a child's profile will manage the profile and all the plans for that child.

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When you purchase your tickets, which you can do through My Disney Experience, you will need to verify your residency. You can learn more about the documents that qualify for proving residency on the FAQ. These include a valid Florida driver's license, state-issued, or military ID.

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It's worth mentioning that children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a Guest 14 years or older to board an attraction. Children under the age of 3 are considered Guests of Mickey and do not require a theme park ticket. At this time, Disney doesn't require children to carry ID in order to enter the parks.

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Disney World offers two ticket categories according to age level: One is for ages 10 and older; the other is for ages 3 to 9. Admission is free for children under the age of 3. Read on to learn about the types of passes and what is/is not included.

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In regard to theme park tickets for Walt Disney World, you will need theme park tickets for everyone in your party ages 3 years old and up. Those children younger than 3 years old do not require a theme park ticket. Children ages 3 to 9 years old will have a different cost than guests ages 10 years old and up.

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You must show your passport AND a government-issued photo ID which can verify the name and birth date shown on the copy of the passport.

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Have you heard? Babies born at Disney Parks receive lifetime Annual Passes! Nope, unfortunately, this is not true, but the rumor has only grown since the first birth at a Disney property took place on July 4, 1979.

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Child prices are valid for children aged 3-9 years on day of first use; children aged 10 years and above pay the adult ticket price; children under 3 years do not require a Theme Park Ticket and are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

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For people who want a toddler-focused trip, this is how you might want to split up your days. For a 3-day trip, do 2 days at Magic Kingdom and then either Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. For a 4-day trip, do 2 days at Magic Kingdom, 1 day at Hollywood Studios and 1 day at Animal Kingdom.

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Or with a 2.5 yr toddler?” Welcome to planDisney, Min Jie! Taking your little one to Walt Disney World Resort will be magical beyond measure. There's nothing like seeing the joy in your toddler's eyes when they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time or watch nighttime spectaculars like Fantasmic!

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