Does a baby count for Disney dining reservations?

FAQs about dining with little ones at Disney World The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Everyone in your party must be included in your reservation, including babies and toddlers. Children under the age of 3 will not be charged for dining, but they still must be included on the reservation.



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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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easiest way and least fuss is just to keep a copy of his birth certificate with you, and if asked the age question, you can confirm, and you will not encounter any problem or embarrassment at the gate. Since people try to sneak their 3 year olds in for free,Disney does sometimes ask for proof of age.

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You'll want to find the dining reservation that you'd like to modify and select Change Reservation From there, you'll be able to update your party size and see if there is any availability.

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“Kids add to the guest count, ultimately leading to more tables, rentals, florals, meals, etc., which adds to the cost,” planner Taryn Blake of Taryn Blake Events says.

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While there's no charge for children 2-years old and younger to eat at Chef Mickey's, be sure to still include them in your total number of Guests on your dining reservation! If you're looking for some additional character dining experiences to enjoy during your trip, consider The Crystal Palace and Hollywood & Vine.

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As far as Dining Reservations go, children under three do need to be included in the headcount of the reservation. It's important to make sure this is done at the time of the booking because there may not be availability to add them once you arrive for your mealtime.

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You'll be happy to hear that your children over 9 will be able to order off of the kids' menu at many table-service and quick-service restaurants throughout the resort. In fact, you can usually order off of the kids' menu if you find an option there that's more appealing.

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No one will ask you her age. Many people take their kids to celebrate their 3rd birthdays at WDW and are still treated as under 3. Well, they might ask. But the answer is 2 and that will be the end of it.

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To add your infant to your dining reservation, make sure to include them in your total party size count. Then, you can add your infant from your Friends & Family List. If your infant is not on your list, you can add them by scrolling down to Add a Guest. Enter their name and select infant for their age.

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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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