Am I Crazy for wanting Happy Birthday to be sung twice???

[Brooklyn]

I would love to hear everyone's opinions out there on my issue...

Our DD's share the same birthday of June 13th. This year one will be turning 8 and the other 4. We live really close to DL and have celebrated their birthday's there for the past 3 years. Each year we have gone to a restaurant where I have purchased 2 seperate cakes for them. Each year I ask them to please sing Happy Birthday 2 seperate times. Each year I hold my breath when we get to "Happy Birthday to _____" and each year I am disappointed by hearing Brooklyn and Madison.

Am I not justified to have them sung to seperatly??? They are not the same person and they each deserve something special for their birthday. Now yes I understand it seems silly but I think it would be just as silly if they took everyone in the restaurant and sang Happy Birthday to Brooklyn, Madison, Linda, Bob, Craig, Stephanie, etc......

This year we are taking them to WDW. I am SOOOOO hoping for a better experience then we have had at DL. Even when they both wear their birthday button, 9 times out of 10 only one gets acknowledged! I swear people think we are lying or something all for something free!!!

Also, if anyone has tips on great places to celebrate your birthday at WDW it would be greatly apprieciated!!!!

THANKS!!!

 

[sfacowgirl87]

I was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 a few weeks ago. They were celebrating the little one's birthdays and they stood there and sung Happy Birthday 6 different times in a row.

I certainly don't think it would hurt anyone to sing it twice.

Your request sounds fine to me.

 

[Brooklyn]

Yeah! If Kate does it that way then it must be right!!!! haha I LOVE her!!!!! Yeah!

 

[RMulieri]

I understand your feelings but I wouldn't bank on it .Mention it and request it .I wouldn't bank on it and don't go by Jon and KAte. There were a few special perks done just for them because they are considered celebrities,and it was being filmed for TV .I hope they can accomodate you.

 

[Brooklyn]

I understand your feelings but I wouldn't bank on it .Mention it and request it .I wouldn't bank on it and don't go by Jon and KAte. There were a few special perks done just for them because they are considered celebrities,and it was being filmed for TV .I hope they can accomodate you.

I was not even thinking that the previous poster was talking about them celebrating their birthdays at WDW. I saw the special when they went to WDW and it was not for the young one's birthdays. Maybe they went again for another birthday? Not sure.

I will ask and we shall see what happens!

 

[scanmom]

just to be sure, I would get the cakes at 2 different restaurants, and just do the birthdays totally seperate. Maybe a late breakfast/early lunch for 1 DD, then a lateish dinner, say 7-8 pm. for the other. that would make it even more special for them. the meal would be totally about that DD. That would mean 2 meals at TS places in one day, but with the cakes, that should be enough food for the whole day.

 

[AKLforever]

Well, I asked around because I dont feel its right to ask for it twice, imho , I think its just too much. Everyone I know around here thinks the same, some even say its rude. But I wouldnt go that far, depending on how you ask it. If you expect it when you ask and get upset if they say they merge the 2 names into one song, then yes, you are rude for getting upset. If you are kind and mannered about it, and humble if they say no, then Im ok with the asking. I just dont think its something I would ever ask for either way, because I dont want to look like I spoil my kids, and I dont want to look rude either.

 

[jenjersnap]

We've celebrated bdays at both WDW and DL and never been sung to at all.

I am not saying birthdays haven't been acknowledged in other ways (place mats, confetti, etc). Example: we ordered a cake at Goofy's Kitchen in DL (for my DS whose birthday is June 14!), Geppetto and Goofy came over and clapped when it was presented which was nice, but only us, his family, sang. It exceeded my expectations though!

 

[Brooklyn]

Well, I asked around because I dont feel its right to ask for it twice, imho , I think its just too much. Everyone I know around here thinks the same, some even say its rude. But I wouldnt go that far, depending on how you ask it. If you expect it when you ask and get upset if they say they merge the 2 names into one song, then yes, you are rude for getting upset. If you are kind and mannered about it, and humble if they say no, then Im ok with the asking. I just dont think its something I would ever ask for either way, because I dont want to look like I spoil my kids, and I dont want to look rude either.

Whoa, DIS boards at its finest here!

RUDE? You have got to be kidding me??? They are two different people! Spoiling your children for having Happy Birthday sung to them??? So what if their birthdays were one day a part? Then would be be rude to want them each to have their own Happy Birthday song? Am I spoiling them too for not asking them to share a present?

I am actually rotl right now!

 

[Brooklyn]

We've celebrated bdays at both WDW and DL and never been sung to at all.

I am not saying birthdays haven't been acknowledged in other ways (place mats, confetti, etc). Example: we ordered a cake at Goofy's Kitchen in DL (for my DS whose birthday is June 14!), Geppetto and Goofy came over and clapped when it was presented which was nice, but only us, his family, sang. It exceeded my expectations though!

We have never celebrated a birthday where something is not sung at DL. Each place has different versions of what they sing but we have always gotten something. The most popular at Goofy's is "Happy Happy Birthday from Goofy and his crew, Happy Happy Birthday from all of us to you! HEY!"

The reason I asked this question to begin with is bc it is especially hard for my older daughter. It was her birthday first and now the rest of her life she has to share it with her sister.

I believe birthdays are something very special and no I do not think that they "spoil" children. We almost lost Madison on her "birth" day and she fought for her life for weeks after. It is a day that we will always celebrate for so many reasons.

Even though I asked the question, "am I crazy for asking..." I do not believe I am. They are each their own unique and indivdual person. They also deserve to be acknowledged that way on their one special day of the year!

 

[NMW]

You can ask, but I wouldn't expect it. I mean if other servers come over to assist your server in the singing, they are not waiting on their own tables. They may not have the time to stand there twice, plus wait on their tables, plus sing for all the other birthdays in the restaurant that night. If they do it great, if not well, at least they were sung to.

My son is friends with twin boys, now age 10, and has been to many of their birthday parties both home parties and parties at birthday places. They have always said both boys names together in one song. It would have never even occured to me to sing the song twice, but then theirs are the only twin birthday parties I have ever been at. I can understand your point about them being two different people. Have you ever considered celebrating their birthdays seperatly? Good luck!

 

[gigi1313]

just to be sure, I would get the cakes at 2 different restaurants, and just do the birthdays totally seperate. Maybe a late breakfast/early lunch for 1 DD, then a lateish dinner, say 7-8 pm. for the other. that would make it even more special for them. the meal would be totally about that DD. That would mean 2 meals at TS places in one day, but with the cakes, that should be enough food for the whole day.

i was going to make the exact same suggestion!!

maybe a princess meal for the older girl and crystal palace/pooh meal for the younger?

 

[AKLforever]

Whoa, DIS boards at its finest here!

RUDE? You have got to be kidding me??? They are two different people! Spoiling your children for having Happy Birthday sung to them??? So what if their birthdays were one day a part? Then would be be rude to want them each to have their own Happy Birthday song? Am I spoiling them too for not asking them to share a present?

I am actually rotl right now!

Sorry, but thats the way I feel. I tend to think about the people who have to work all day at these places. I can sing to each of my kids at home, if they need it so badly. A: i dont see why its so important to do this out in public, and B: to me, it does seem rude to ask, im sorry for being humble and kind and having respect for people who get paid so little and have to deal with all kinds of people all day long. You asked for opinions on a forum, and thats mine. I would not ask at all. its just not how I am.

 

[hmdavid]

I have 6 year old twins and we have always sung "Emma and Kaitlyn" in one song, but if it means a lot to you, I would definitely ask! I hope that they have a magical birthday trip!

 

[freshmanjs]

Whoa, DIS boards at its finest here!

RUDE? You have got to be kidding me??? They are two different people! Spoiling your children for having Happy Birthday sung to them??? So what if their birthdays were one day a part? Then would be be rude to want them each to have their own Happy Birthday song? Am I spoiling them too for not asking them to share a present?

I am actually rotl right now!

speaking of rude...

you asked for opinions. why did you ask if you didn't want to hear?

i agree it's rude and would be annoying. i would never ask that for my twins.

 

[Brooklyn]

Sorry, but thats the way I feel. I tend to think about the people who have to work all day at these places. I can sing to each of my kids at home, if they need it so badly. A: i dont see why its so important to do this out in public, and B: to me, it does seem rude to ask, im sorry for being humble and kind and having respect for people who get paid so little and have to deal with all kinds of people all day long. You asked for opinions on a forum, and thats mine. I would not ask at all. its just not how I am.

I did ask for opinions but to go as far as saying I am rude, that IMO crosses the line.

Oh and sorry, I thought people worked at Disney bc they wanted to! I have seen much crazier requests then this one!

Also, if I am paying upwards to $50 per cake then I can't see why I can't make a request without being rude.

Again, is it rude ot ask for 2 birthday buttons or should the girls just share one for the day?

 

[freshmanjs]

I did ask for opinions but to go as far as saying I am rude, that IMO crosses the line.

Oh and sorry, I thought people worked at Disney bc they wanted to! I have seen much crazier requests then this one!

Also, if I am paying upwards to $50 per cake then I can't see why I can't make a request without being rude.

Again, is it rude ot ask for 2 birthday buttons or should the girls just share one for the day?

2 buttons is not rude

 

[TDC Nala]

Of course you can ask. There is nothing wrong with asking. Just be prepared if it doesn't happen since there's no obligation. You're paying for the cakes and they are obligated to provide the cakes. They are not obligated to provide two songs. I doubt they are obligated to provide even one song.

You can ask for as many birthday buttons as you want. Proof of birth date is not required.

If argument continues over whether or not it is rude to even ask, the thread will be closed.

 

[jenjersnap]

We have never celebrated a birthday where something is not sung at DL. Each place has different versions of what they sing but we have always gotten something. The most popular at Goofy's is "Happy Happy Birthday from Goofy and his crew, Happy Happy Birthday from all of us to you! HEY!"

The reason I asked this question to begin with is bc it is especially hard for my older daughter. It was her birthday first and now the rest of her life she has to share it with her sister.

I believe birthdays are something very special and no I do not think that they "spoil" children. We almost lost Madison on her "birth" day and she fought for her life for weeks after. It is a day that we will always celebrate for so many reasons.

Even though I asked the question, "am I crazy for asking..." I do not believe I am. They are each their own unique and indivdual person. They also deserve to be acknowledged that way on their one special day of the year!

My post wasn't making any judgments about your state of mind -)) or if your expectation was out of line or anything of the sort. I was just relaying my experience. Sorry that you assumed I was doing anything other than that because, yes, I do believe that two children with the same birthday deserve equal and separate celebrations. I think two separate meals is a fantastic idea.

 

[Brooklyn]

We have considered doing it two different places. The problem is our younger daughter has Aspergers and she would have a hard time processing the whole thing.

Anyway, sorry I even asked this question.

I do not think it is rude to ask and in NO WAY would ever get mad at a CM for not doing it. We have many friends who are CM's at DL. In no would I ever want to make their lives more diffiult.

My problem comes in when they will sing to each individual table why should 2 sisters have to be combined????