Grandfather with grandson eating Mickey Rice Krispy Treats; glasses; Magic Kingdom
  • On Feb 28, 2026
    Paul from Cheshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My grandson is big for his age and will be 3 in December 2026. We travel in October, does me need if to get in

    Hello Paul! I can only imagine how excited you must be to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with your grandson! I appreciate your question. I’m happy to help!

    The littlest fans of Mickey and Minnie (ages two and under) do not need an admission ticket to enter any of the four Disney Parks in Disney World – Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom! Your grandson, who will still be two during your visit, does not need an admission ticket! Once children turn three, they are required to have valid theme park admission.

    Paul, if you’re concerned about being questioned by a Cast Member regarding your grandson’s age, you might consider taking a photo of his birth certificate and leaving the photo on your phone. In the rare event that a Cast Member might inquire about age, you can show the birth certificate photo. While my kids are all older now, we were never asked about their age when visiting Disney World.

    While visiting Disney World, your grandson might enjoy splashing around at one of the Disney Water Parks! Disney has two water parks - Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon! One of them will be open during your visit! Similar to the four Disney theme parks, your two-year-old grandson won't need an admission ticket for the water park either! Both water parks have areas that are specifically themed for preschool-aged children! I think your grandson (and you, too) will have a great time together at the water park!

    Dreams do come true!

    Jonathan 

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Meet the Panelist: Jonathan, Pennsylvania

Hi, everyone!  My name is Jonathan.  I am a Disney-adoring husband, dad of three sons, and elementary school principal from Pennsylvania.  If you're visiting planDisney with questions about the Most Magical Place on Earth, then Hakuna Matata because you've come to the right group of people!  I'm happy to use my past Disney-travel experiences and knowledge to help you enjoy every moment of your vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! Learn More About Jonathan

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