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So did you know that 2 year olds have to have tickets for the movies?

Candice - posted on 03/11/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )

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Me and my boyfriend wanted to go see Alice in wonderland-big johnny depp fan- and I had ran and bought the tickets at the little machine on the side, and ran another errand so i could come back and skip the wait and just go right in. I gave the lady my ticket stubs and she asked me how old My daughter Lylie was i told her two, and to my surprise she told me that Lylie needed a ticket. I then asked since when, because I was here just last july and nobody made me pay a ticket then, so why now? still didnt change their minds, and because i had already paid, i had to go an purchase another ticket that i felt was a waste because, what two year old will actually watch the movie all the way through. and some people are going to say why not get a sitter, 1. i dont have any one that can watch my daughter during the day, (my day off) to get the least costlier tickets 2. i knew it was a short movie (unlike HP which is a nightmare with a two year old) and during her naptime so i figured it wouldnt be a big deal to take her. But to the point at hand, why is a theater charging for 2 year olds, when for the most part they probably dont have the focus to watch the movie (kid or adult) the parents are probably not going to get their moneys worth because they have to calm the 2 year old down, and parents dont get discount tickets. Even theme parks dont charge for children under two because they know that 2 year olds cant fully enjoy the park. i just dont get it.

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Dankeeka - posted on 03/26/2010

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Definitely depends on location. When we go my baby is usually sleep by the end of previews s. she sits on our laps... Make a fuss cuz the kid is not using a seat!!!

Monica - posted on 03/25/2010

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Wow that's crazy!! I took my 2yr. old the night Alice in Wonderland came out and she got in free. At age three is when they start to charge.Maybe it's where you live, but i would have spoke to the manager ...

Clarisa - posted on 03/22/2010

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i think it depends what theatre you are going to..I know the theatre back in Waco, Texas began charging for 2 year olds last summer..but the theatre in San Antonio, Texas (riverwalk) was not ..nor is the theatre here in Jacksonville, nc...but I agree with you. if they ARE going to charge they should at least offer a childs priced ticket..my son did not stay still through the entire alice in wonderland movie either..lol...it's gotten to the point where I don't even like going to the movies anymore because I feel it's a waste of money having to pay for a child who most likely will be out in the hallway running around within 30 mins ...that's generally what happens..hubby is enjoying the movie while I am chasing after a 2 year old ..lucky me ..blah!

Christy - posted on 03/17/2010

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That's when you tell them your kid is younger than he is! We do that at buffets....I mean come on, my son will eat 3 pieces of food and be done. It isn't worth the 8 bucks they charge......

Mirey - posted on 03/13/2010

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wow i didnt know that. i still havent taken my 2 year old to the movies, but was thinking about doing it soon. they probably charge for the seat i would think if anything.

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