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  • On Apr 13, 2025
    Jacqueline from TX 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 two year old will turn three several days after we go to Disney. Does he qualify for a free entrance or would a ticket need to be purchased?

    Hi Jacqueline!

    Thanks for stopping by planDisney!

    I’m happy to let you know that guests under 3 years old will not need a park ticket. So, as long as he’s under 3 throughout your vacation or you’ve purchased a vacation package, no ticket will be needed!

    In fact, we always snuck one last trip in about a week or two before each of my kids turned 3 for that reason! I feel like it’s the best of both worlds: they’re still young enough not to need park admission, but old enough to start really understanding all of the magic around them. It might just be my favorite age for a Disney World trip!

    In addition to free park admission, little ones under 3 eat for free at any buffet or family-style meal. That includes some of the character dining and the fireworks dessert parties, which is a huge bonus! 

    You also won’t need to worry about purchasing Lightning Lanes for your little guy.  He’ll be able to enter through the Lightning Lane of attractions as long as those with him who are 3 or older have a Lightning Lane.

    There are SO many great attractions with no height requirement (or a very small height requirement) in the parks that I’m sure he’ll love! Some of my boys’ favorites at that age were Dumbo, Journey of the Little Mermaid, Peter Pan’s Flight, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Alien Swirling Saucers (must be 32" or taller), and Kilimanjaro Safaris

    Ok…I think that about covers it! I hope you have the best trip! Let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to plan.

    Jenn J. 
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Meet the Panelist: Jenn, Ohio

Hello from Ohio! I’m Jenn–a physical therapist, wife, and mom of 3 boys…who look just like Huey, Dewey, and Louie if you squint! I grew up visiting “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and now I consider Walt Disney World my home away from home. I have a healthy mix of Joy and Nostalgia when I’m at the Disney Parks, and I’m so excited to help you make lifelong memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Jenn

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