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[TheTravelingCarters]

I was wondering if they would bring a bowl of fruit instead of a cupcake? We are celebrating our Anniversary but neither of us eat sweets like cupcakes, chocolate or ice cream.... So would it be rude to ask if we could have a cute bowl of fruit instead??? Just curious how that worked for anyone with dietary restrictions

 

[juliemcalister]

I wouldn't expect to get anything so making requests seems a bit presumptuous. Some CMs asked if we had any dietary restrictions. Maybe you could mention it then.

 

[Julylady]

We were at WDW the 3rd week of August to celebrate my brother's 50th birthday. We had five table service reservations at which I noted that we were celebrating his 50th birthday. Only two of the restaurants (Crystal Palace and 1900 Park Faire) brought him cupcakes. The other three did not acknowledge that he was celebrating anything special. The cupcakes were small and not all that special although one of his daughter's loved them. The regular desserts at the restaurants were much better, in my opinion.

If I were you, I wouldn't say anything and just decline the cupcake if they bring it out.

 

[TheTravelingCarters]

Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know.

 

[Simba's Mom]

We celebrate our anniversary at WDW every year, and when we do get celebratory desserts, they just bring them to us without telling us beforehand. I like your idea. One time they brought us a chocolate dessert after breakfast at Boma-nice of them, but not too "breakfast-y".

 

[disneydotlee]

My son and new wife were on their honeymoon at WDW. Even though they wore the pins that said they were newlyweds and I made sure everyone knew, they didn't get anything even though the cast member that gave the pins said magical things would happen

 

[almacdonald]

You're welcome to order whatever you want for dessert.

 

[tinkrebell]

We celebrate our anniversary at WDW every year, and when we do get celebratory desserts, they just bring them to us without telling us beforehand. I like your idea. One time they brought us a chocolate dessert after breakfast at Boma-nice of them, but not too "breakfast-y".

As a former pastry chef (now working in another industry, THANK YOU recession!). . . .this cook's handwriting makes me sad

Of course, it can't beat any of the things I've seen on Cakewrecks.com, or the one that our french pastry school instructor handed out as an example, sent to him by a former student, from FL, celebrating his parents' 60th wedding anniversary "Happy Weedding Day"

 

[tinkerpea]

Well I got MARRIED at Disney world 2yrs ago and not once did we get anything at the restaurants even though we was wearing just married pins and sometimes we wors the hat and veil set! we did get everybody saying Congratulations but that was it.
So I would be so happy and thrilled to get anything even a small cupcake this yr on our Anniversary and sons Bday trip I most certainly would not then say could i have something else or expact something and ask before hand if I could change it , I do hope you get something to make it little more special but I would not ask for it to be changed or as a PP said to decline such a loverly gesture!

 

[TheTravelingCarters]

Well I got MARRIED at Disney world 2yrs ago and not once did we get anything at the restaurants even though we was wearing just married pins and sometimes we wors the hat and veil set! we did get everybody saying Congratulations but that was it.
So I would be so happy and thrilled to get anything even a small cupcake this yr on our Anniversary and sons Bday trip I most certainly would not then say could i have something else or expact something and ask before hand if I could change it , I do hope you get something to make it little more special but I would not ask for it to be changed or as a PP said to decline such a loverly gesture!

WOW, I am surprised to hear that so many people have gotten nothing. Since I see tons of pics of cupcakes and chocolate pieces saying congrats. Hopefully you will get one this year!!

So, now that I know it isn't a standard occurrence to receive anything I will just keep my mouth shut and kindly decline the cupcake if by chance they bring us one.

 

[purple figment]

If the server is kind enough to spread a little pixie dust by bringing a cupcake, I would just say thank you and accept it. It seems kind of rude to send it back.

 

[TheTravelingCarters]

I guess I was thinking it is more rude to waste it by accepting it and not eating it. That way if they do not put it on our table they can take it directly back to the kitchen instead of throwing it away after we leave.

 

[Tricia1972]

Once the food leaves the kitchen it can't come back, so even if you politely decline it, it will end up in the trash.

If you order a cute bowl of fruit for dessert, they may decorate it with "Happy Anniversary" for you so it feels more magical. That happened to us on our anniversary and it also happened to me on my birthday down in Disney. I ordered what I wanted for dessert and they surprised me with a chocolate scroll of Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday (respectively)

 

[tinkerpea]

Well I will keep my fingers crossed that a little pixie dust is sprinkled on this trip as we have my little boys bday as well as our anniversay ( he has never gotten anything either) and has had 2 bdays their! as the PP said they will have to throw the cup cake anyways as once it has left the kitchen it may not return un less it returns to the bin they maybe able to box it for you that way they at least wont see you dispose of it! or decline it ! ...just a thought

 

[guitarob]

Never, ever, ever expect to get anything free just because you are wearing a button. If you expect, you leave disappointed when you don't get anything. If the servers that do decide to spread a little pixie dust because you're celebrating, consider it a bonus.

We've been acknowledged on our Honeymoon and Anniversary a few times, and it's a neat feeling to get a little special treatment, but more times than not, you don't get anything.

To answer your question, I think it would be rude to send back a gift and request something else. As a PP has stated, once it's out of the kitchen it can't go back. Politely thank your server, and leave it untouched. Or just taste a small piece.

Nothing that you get will be huge. The only desserts we've been given on an anniversary and a honeymoon trip were Creampuffs at the Kona Cafe (which were amazing, but small), a small chocolate ginger cake at Japan Dining, and a small plate with a couple of chocolates on it at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. I don't think anyone will be upset if you smile and happily acknowledge the gift and don't eat any.

 

[TheTravelingCarters]

thanks for all the replies!

 

[Bork]

During our trip, DS got a special dessert at every TS and some CS for wearing his 6th birthday button. DW and I got a couple desserts for wearing 10th anniversary buttons. They really paid a lot more attention to the kids than the adults. And that was fine by us.

They did make attempts to accommodate DS's food allergies, when bringing a special dessert, but some places just don't have many options.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Well I will keep my fingers crossed that a little pixie dust is sprinkled on this trip as we have my little boys bday as well as our anniversay ( he has never gotten anything either) and has had 2 bdays their! as the PP said they will have to throw the cup cake anyways as once it has left the kitchen it may not return un less it returns to the bin they maybe able to box it for you that way they at least wont see you dispose of it! or decline it ! ...just a thought

Good idea! It makes it appear you really want it, but don't have room for it. That way the CM gets to feel good about his/her nice gesture & the OP doesn't have to eat it.

 

[Looking4themouse]

Boy I guess I feel kind of blessed after reading all your posts. On our recent trip upon arriving at our hotel, we had anniversary buttons waiting for us. I had not requested, nor mentioned it on our reservations. The only thing I can think of is when calling to check to see if I had a pin available, the person I spoke with asked what we were celebrating, and I said it was right after DH's birthday, and right before our anniversary. I didn't mention we had a reservation already, until she asked if I would be booking that day at which point I had no choice but to mention it. I was therefore, thrilled when we got there and the pins were waiting for us. Mostly people just wished us a "happy anniversary" while wearing the pins, and one perosn even sung the anniversary song, which mortified my DH, but I found it particularly funny. We didn't wear our pins all week, but I think the few times we did we were acknowledged in some way at any of the TS meals we had. I know at Tusker House they brought us a cupcake as well as a card, which I proudly have displayed at home with all the charecters sig's on it, and at Teppan Edo, they brought out our desserts, which were very good, with candles on them. Personally I guess I was just thrilled with the thoughtfullness of the CM who included it on our reservation without being asked.

 

[TDC Nala]

You're not guaranteed a celebretory dessert or anything else. If you don't feel awkward asking for a certain free item (I would but that's just me) I guess you could try. If they happen to bring you a cupcake or something, you can then ask if you can have something in keeping with your dietary restrictions...or give it to a member of your party who can eat it. But I'm not sure you should always anticipate that the restaurants will give you something free.

You can also order whatever you like and pay for it.