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You can also catch him in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. Children under the age of three are Guests of Mickey Mouse and do not require a ticket or theme park reservation. The age of a child at the beginning of a vacation is the age that determines whether or not a ticket is needed.



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If your child is under three years old, you don't need a ticket for them at Disney World. For a four-day trip, this can be over $500 in savings.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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There used to be a promotion where Walt Disney World offered free admission for guests on their birthdays. Although that promotion ended in 2009 and guests can no longer get free admission for their birthdays, there are many other freebies and special options discussed for anyone celebrating a birthday at Disney World.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm. Annual Passholders now have the ability to visit the Parks with their pass after 2 pm with no Park Reservations. However, they are limited by their blackout dates and can't do this at Magic Kingdom Park on weekends.

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Totally up to you to decide what you want to do. Disney doesn't consistently ask for proof of age for young kids, but they certainly can if they want to. I've heard reports of them innocently asking the child how old they are - which more often than not means you're busted! Your call if you want to take the chance.

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Do babies and toddler pay at buffets? No, babies and toddlers do not pay at Disney World buffets. Children under 3 eat free, including at character meal buffets. Even though they do eat at no charge, you still must include them on the reservation.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Children under the age of three are Guests of Mickey Mouse and do not require a ticket or theme park reservation. The age of a child at the beginning of a vacation is the age that determines whether or not a ticket is needed.

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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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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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Disney World Ticket Cheapest Seasons Those low seasons are in January, August, and September, with increases or spikes around major holidays. Historically, ticket prices somewhat follow hotel prices, so these patterns aren't surprising.

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However, that has changed. You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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Get birthday greetings from fellow Guests throughout the day with a magical birthday button! Each one is complimentary on your special day and can be found inside at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park.

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Complimentary Birthday Button Get birthday greetings from fellow Guests throughout the day with a magical birthday button! Each one is complimentary on your special day and can be found inside at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park.

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