Baby Gender Reveal at MK!???

[Luv2Run]

If it were me, I'd just have the friend put together a gift basket from Disney Floral and have it delivered to the room. You can add things like baby Mickey/Minnie ears a la carte to the gift basket, with some of the Wishes sparkling cider w/toasting flutes, Mickey balloons, etc.

Or do the Splash Mountain ride photo. That would make for a cute addition to the baby book or on the nursery wall.

Please don't make a spectacle of it, though. There may be couples around you suffering through infertility issues or who have recently miscarried. You don't want to rub it in their faces, especially if they came to WDW to escape that.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

If it were me, I'd just have the friend put together a gift basket from Disney Floral and have it delivered to the room. You can add things like baby Mickey/Minnie ears a la carte to the gift basket, with some of the Wishes sparkling cider w/toasting flutes, Mickey balloons, etc.

Or do the Splash Mountain ride photo. That would make for a cute addition to the baby book or on the nursery wall.

Please don't make a spectacle of it, though. There may be couples around you suffering through infertility issues or who have recently miscarried. You don't want to rub it in their faces, especially if they came to WDW to escape that.

Think through all this ideas vs. don't make a spectacle of it we all forgot those you mentioned. Those who can't have children, are suffering infertility or those who suffered miscarriage or lost a baby/child. I for one had a two miscarriages years ago. One was near Mother's Day and my first one (I had no children prior to this). That day was so hard- being with my mom and sister (who had a baby).

Think LUV2RUN hit it perfectly. Think of others who can't have children or who have lost children. This is a private think. Not I want to see if I can get something, look at me I'm pregnant (or a new bride wearing the veil), it's my birthday (in 3 months but I'm in Disney), I just got my license so lets see what special thing Disney will do, etc etc.

I celebrated anniversary 10 and 15 at Disney. We didn't make a spectacle of it. Just celebrate the fact you are pregnant and find out sex of baby in private. Don't rub it in the faces of those who could be suffering. It's not all about TV, internet, making the news, getting a freebie or upgrade at Disney. It's about celebrating the baby privately and enjoying it.

 

[luvsJack]

OP, I think you should try to do something that would be special to you but on a a smaller scale than opening a box of balloons. If it was something small that you could open in front of the castle together, maybe a photopass photographer could capture it?

As for the "big celebrations" discussion, you know, things change in life and if we forever say "well, back in MY day, you did it this way. . . ", life sure would be boring.

If they want to celebrate finding out the gender of their child, so be it. How on earth is a person to want to go big on a promposal or a gender reveal or a marriage proposal or on their solider coming home hurting anyone or anything? All of these are events in a persons life that SHOULD be celebrated. Its not just a "look at me" thing, its a happy and we want to celebrate the moment thing.

You should celebrate YOUR way and if that means just you and your significant other or if it means you and everyone around you at the moment--either way is ok.

If you don't like to watch happy moments, don't; but don't rain on their parade either.

ETA: I just saw the posts about parents fighting infertility and I can understand how seeing a celebration would affect you, but think about it this way, should we stop all celebrations because it might be painful to someone else? No Mother's Day or Father's Day because of those that have lost a parent. No birthdays for children in public because their are people who have lost a child. No celebration of a solider coming home because there are some who didn't come home. While any kind of celebration that reminds you of something you lost or cannot have can be painful, other people cannot live their life trying to never remind anyone of anything that could be painful to them. We would never celebrate anything. How sad would that be?

 

[Burnedout]

When a celebration becomes about the show you can put on rather than the actual information being celebrated there is an issue that does affect our culture. That makes it an issue and a concern.

You realize that someone suggested that maybe the announcement of one babies genitals be made a part of the parade? Crazy.

 

[luvsJack]

When a celebration becomes about the show you can put on rather than the actual information being celebrated there is an issue that does affect our culture. That makes it an issue and a concern.

You realize that someone suggested that maybe the announcement of one babies genitals be made a part of the parade? Crazy.

I don't think it should be part of a parade or part of the fireworks. I am not saying Disney should do anything. But, I am saying that if the OP wants to figure out a way that she, personally, can go as big as Disney will allow, why not? This is her first child and she will only find out this child's gender one time.

How on earth is something that the OP or her friend (NOT Disney) does going to affect our culture?

Celebrations have been a part of life since the world began.

 

[HM]

If you don't like to watch happy moments, don't; but don't rain on their parade either.

I saw two proposals at WDW during our December trip (five days). One we were inadvertently a part of as it was during the Animation Academy drawing lesson and kind of meant everyone in the room was part of it.

I had no problem seeing these moments in people's lives.

I just don't think they have to be the big productions that they've turned into. (This goes more for the promposals, gender reveal parties, and the second/third child baby shower for me, than the wedding proposals.)

OP, you've gotten a lot of viewpoints from all of us. Take what you will of it and do what feels right for you.

 

[luvsJack]

I saw two proposals at WDW during our December trip (five days). One we were inadvertently a part of as it was during the Animation Academy drawing lesson and kind of meant everyone in the room was part of it.

I had no problem seeing these moments in people's lives.

I just don't think they have to be the big productions that they've turned into. (This goes more for the promposals, gender reveal parties, and the second/third child baby shower for me, than the wedding proposals.)

OP, you've gotten a lot of viewpoints from all of us. Take what you will of it and do what feels right for you.

And that is fine for you if you don't like big productions, that doesn't make your opinion right for everyone though.

 

[Luv2Run]

I still maintain that the options I provided are valid without turning it into a spectacle.

I'm really not interested in getting into a debate over the "Look at me" generation, I was merely suggesting that if it were me, I wouldn't feel comfortable rubbing it in the faces of others who have lost a baby recently or can't have them, and are at WDW to escape the sad reality of that. This isn't like celebrating a birthday, which is something everyone has (except the hitchhikers on Haunted Mansion!). Just my opinion. The OP can take it or leave it. I'm just words on a message board.

 

[Zooshoveller]

I think my Splash Mountain ride might be a bad idea. Aren't there warnings about riding while pregnant?

I'd go with my original thought - the little Photopass alcove to the right of the castle. Out of the way, more intimate, would make a great photo for the nursery. You could time it at night when the castle is lit up blue or pink!

 

[DWGal210]

As for the "big celebrations" discussion, you know, things change in life and if we forever say "well, back in MY day, you did it this way. . . ", life sure would be boring.

If they want to celebrate finding out the gender of their child, so be it. How on earth is a person to want to go big on a promposal or a gender reveal or a marriage proposal or on their solider coming home hurting anyone or anything? All of these are events in a persons life that SHOULD be celebrated. Its not just a "look at me" thing, its a happy and we want to celebrate the moment thing.

You should celebrate YOUR way and if that means just you and your significant other or if it means you and everyone around you at the moment--either way is ok.

If you don't like to watch happy moments, don't; but don't rain on their parade either.

 

[HM]

And that is fine for you if you don't like big productions, that doesn't make your opinion right for everyone though.

To take that the other way.... It also doesn't mean that everyone has to make everything a big production. I'm really afraid that people growing up right now think that all these life moments DO have to be a big event. Social media and TV makes it seem that way. If they don't hear that there are other ways of doing things or seeing other viewpoints then that's what's going to happen. I'm just concerned that an awful lot of time, energy, and money are being spent by people when they don't need to be or can be afforded.

And as I said to the OP above (in that post), she should do what is right for her. (Not that she has to take my viewpoint as the only one. It's just my opinion and I'm allowed to have one that differs from others).

 

[Luv2Run]

I think my Splash Mountain ride might be a bad idea. Aren't there warnings about riding while pregnant?

I'd go with my original thought - the little Photopass alcove to the right of the castle. Out of the way, more intimate, would make a great photo for the nursery. You could time it at night when the castle is lit up blue or pink!

Ahh good point about Splash Mountain/pregnancy. I stand corrected. OP, please be safe on the rides!

 

[luvsJack]

To take that the other way.... It also doesn't mean that everyone has to make everything a big production. I'm really afraid that people growing up right now think that all these life moments DO have to be a big event. Social media and TV makes it seem that way. If they don't hear that there are other ways of doing things or seeing other viewpoints then that's what's going to happen. I'm just concerned that an awful lot of time, energy, and money are being spent by people when they don't need to be or can be afforded.

And as I said to the OP above (in that post), she should do what is right for her. (Not that she has to take my viewpoint as the only one. It's just my opinion and I'm allowed to have one that differs from others).

Of course you are, its just that every time someone comes here looking for ideas of how to do something like this or a proposal or a promposal, they are hit with "it shouldn't be such a big production" or "I never celebrated things like this in public, its dumb to do that" or something similar. (not from you, just in general)

Everyone has a right to their opinion, of course. Obviously, the OP has the opinion that she DOES want to do something big and she has the right to her's too.

For some, it is important to spend money and time on something like this.

Its like kid's birthday parties. Some people like to make these huge productions with 60 kids, expensive props for the theme, rented items for the kids to play on, etc. and for some, its the backyard, 10 kids, a sprinkler, a homemade cake and kool aid. Kid with big party may get a smaller gift because so much money is spent on the party, Kid with small party may get several big gifts because that is where the money is spent rather than a party. Neither way is wrong, just different priorities.

 

[cabanafrau]

When a celebration becomes about the show you can put on rather than the actual information being celebrated there is an issue that does affect our culture. That makes it an issue and a concern.

You realize that someone suggested that maybe the announcement of one babies genitals be made a part of the parade? Crazy.

In the interest of clarity, you realize that someone (ME) made that suggestion tongue in cheek to illustrate how out of hand these things can get somewhere like WDW? I could care less what people decide to do. Don't expect me to be particularly interested and don't expect me to be patient if it interferes with my vacation that I'm there to enjoy on my dime in any way.

 

[Christine]

I'd probably have the friend go through the Disney "cake" line and have a specialty gender reveal cake made up and ordered, go have a romantic dinner at Citricos and have the cake delivered there for dessert and have a photographer there for the cutting of the cake.

 

[Burnedout]

In the interest of clarity, you realize that someone (ME) made that suggestion tongue in cheek to illustrate how out of hand these things can get somewhere like WDW? I could care less what people decide to do. Don't expect me to be particularly interested and don't expect me to be patient if it interferes with my vacation that I'm there to enjoy on my dime in any way.

Lol I know. But really can't you see it all leapfrogging to such foolishness? How does one continually outdo without it getting ridiculous. Releasing balloons is pretty insane on its own. They don't even let you have straws at ak but every pregnant gal should let balloons loose?

 

[sam_gordon]

If they want to celebrate finding out the gender of their child, so be it. How on earth is a person to want to go big on a promposal or a gender reveal or a marriage proposal or on their solider coming home hurting anyone or anything? All of these are events in a persons life that SHOULD be celebrated. Its not just a "look at me" thing, its a happy and we want to celebrate the moment thing.

I have no problem with people celebrating what they want, when they want. What I have a problem with is broadcasting the celebration to everyone in the world. A father returning from overseas surprising their kids? Go for it. But do you need the media there in order to pull off the surprise?

You want to celebrate finding out the sex of your baby? Go for it. But why does it need to be so complicated? Ask the doctor to put the information in an envelope and open the envelope in front of the castle. Or have a friend open the envelope, make the blue/pink cake/mouse ears/balloons and give them to the couple. I simply think the bigger you make the celebration, the more you're hoping SOMEONE ELSE notices.

 

[cabanafrau]

One thing that I hope this thread actually may accomplish is to dial back the expectations of the mommies to be who are getting caught up in all of these types of expectations of motherhood, aren't completely confident with how far they should take these things and assume their friends and family are all telling them the truth about how super fun and cute all these plans sound. Maybe hearing a chorus of voices plainly saying, enough already, might cause some scaling back of expectations.

 

[DopeyDame]

The most special moments of my life, well...I want them celebrated with those closest to me and would be unhappy if strangers were looking on. I'd feel awkward looking on at some else's private moment. Don't make me a part of it, please.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
I would probably gag if I saw a couple with balloons popping out of a box revealing the gender of the baby.

And making a big public spectacle of a gender reveal will certainly be opening up wounds for at least a few of the people who will see you, who were unable to have kids, may have lost a child, recently miscarried, etc. Not exactly what they signed up for when they reserved their fast pass at space mountain.

 

[Luv2Run]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
I would probably gag if I saw a couple with balloons popping out of a box revealing the gender of the baby.

And making a big public spectacle of a gender reveal will certainly be opening up wounds for at least a few of the people who will see you, who were unable to have kids, may have lost a child, recently miscarried, etc. Not exactly what they signed up for when they reserved their fast pass at space mountain.