Change in rule about age restrictions at kids clubs?

[moobear67]

We are cruising in August on the Dream. I had read that Disney is now getting really strict about the age cut offs for the kids clubs. I know sometimes if a child's age is on the border of an age cut off they would lie the kids go up or down a club level, but apparently will not be doing that anymore. What about a case where a child is developmentally delayed? My son will have just turned 14 on our cruise, but is the size and maturity level of an 8-9 year old. I was hoping they would let him in the tween club with the 11-13 year olds, so at least he would be with kids closer to his developmental age. I have 2 other teens who will be in Vibe, so he could hang with them if need be, but he is so far from being at their maturity level, I think he would be frustrated and bored in Vibe. Does anyone have inside knowledge or experience with this policy change?

[moobear67]

oops... I mean "let" the kids go up or down and age level!

[ElenitaB]

Yes, they are getting more strict in applying the age limitations for the various kids' clubs. However, yours is a special situation. I would call DCL and ask what accomodations can be made for your son.

[Ngenzink]

I just called because I have a similar issue. I will have a 13 years and 11 month old and a 15 year old who would like to go together. He told me they wouldn't make any exceptions. Any advice?

[moobear67]

No exceptions? Not even for a child who is developmentally delayed? Oh my! Although I suspect that after the staff at Vibe spends about 15 minutes with my son, they will be begging for him to switch to the lower age group.