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[A&S&O]

Can't remember if we've already asked this...

Has anyone found a way in the UK of buying shares in the name of a child?
We contacted the shareholders club to ask if children could be members and they said yes, no problem, just as long as the child held the shares.

[ed-uk]

A parent would have to buy the shares under their own name, and then if it's possible have them put into the child's name. Someone would have to act on the child's behalf.
How old it the child? Children can't buy shares in the U K, only adults.
If the parents become shareholders and get the discounts from the club, it's hard to see why a child would need them.
If buying the shares is to make an investment for the child's future, then fair enough.
You need to get some advice from a bank or broker to find out what you need to do.

[A&S&O]

He's eight. Not a very good investment, although if we invest £400 now, it might just rise with inflation. We just thought it would be nice for him to be a member of the club. Something he'll always have.

[MissDisneyisMagical]

Don't think so.

Also, to renew, you now need 100 shares.

omg 100? that's crazy!!! thanks though for the info. do you know why it changed?

[MissDisneyisMagical]

Their also asking for a photo of yourself.

Which you can upload when you renew online - we thought that was rather clever.

no problem of a photo more trustworthy place for it than facebook!

[Savorn]

Don't think so.

Also, to renew, you now need 100 shares.

omg 100? that's crazy!!! thanks though for the info. do you know why it changed?

Apparently they wanted to make the club more exclusive for people who are interested in the financial wellbeing of Disneyland. They saw a lot of people join just for easy discounts.

[Samninetysix]

I've just topped mine up to 100 shares through the Halifax online share dealing. Today is a £3.95 commission day and I got them for £4.02/share which is pretty low as they tend to be at £4.75 later in the day.

[ford prefect]

http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/shareholders/shareholders-club/index.xhtml#contentj

there has been a change, although i don't know if it has been reported on before.

The seniority rule has changed. The 100 share rule no longer applies if you have been a member of the club since before October 2005.

[norhel]

Howdy all.


Just wonder if anyone can confirm that I understad my membership card correct. The expiry date says 05-14, am I correct that the card is valid through May 2014, as in 31 May 2014?


Thanx

[captain rocket]

Hi Norhel, Yes that is how I understand it! Mine expires 10-14 and that will be the 30th October, I understand the new cards now have your photo on to stop naughty members letting their friends use them!

[norhel]

Hi Norhel, Yes that is how I understand it! Mine expires 10-14 and that will be the 30th October, I understand the new cards now have your photo on to stop naughty members letting their friends use them!

Thanx for the reply :-)
Don't blame them for having picture on them.

[Samninetysix]

Here's my new card



A bit funkier than the old one and you have to add a mugshot on the new application (100 shares minimum)

[ed-uk]

Great mugshot   I'll show you mine if you show me yours

[Samninetysix]

I'll show you mine if you show me yours

Last time I heard that I ended up getting married 

[norhel]

Here's my new card

Doesn't look that bad I think