Back to Your Answers
Family With Medals; RunDisney 10K; Stitch Hat; Lilo and Stitch Costume
  • On Mar 18, 2012
    Dana from MI Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My mother-in-law is coming with our family to the waterpark at Disney, but is not able to go in the water or on the slides. She just wants to watch her grandkids. Does she have to pay anyway?

    Hi Dana,

    Unfortunately, all guests who enter a Disney theme park or water park must pay admission fees regardless of their intent to ride attractions.  My parents, who are both retired and ride few attractions, have often wondered the same thing.  If you don't plan to ride anything, why must you pay for admission?  Well, you'll notice as soon as you enter the park that there's so much more to the Disney theme parks and water parks than rides.  It's a fully immersive experience and everyone must present an admission ticket to enter the parks.

    I do hope your mother-in-law will have a fun time on vacation with you at Walt Disney World.  I've learned from experience that multi-generational trips can be the most magical!

    Best wishes,
    Jill
thumbnail image for Jill

Meet the Panelist: Jill, New Jersey

Lesson plans, college plans, vacation plans...as a teacher, college counselor, and incurable Disney fan I find myself constantly planning.  I love to share advice with friends who have yet to experience all that Walt Disney World has to offer! Learn More About Jill

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.

 

 

Internet Explorer FireFox Safari Chrome