Baby Gender Reveal at MK!???

[wendyt_ca]

I highly doubt OP is trying to turn it into a big show or a spectacle. I sense the gender reveal with the balloons coming out of the box is from pinterest as I have seen the same thing and it makes a really cute picture. I am sure she just thought it would be cute in WDW and not realizing due to the excitement it's not very practical. Although she was asking for suggestions so obviously is somewhat aware. Things like these aren't a big "show" it's just a new way to celebrate and people really enjoy things like gender reveals because most family and friends all can't wait to hear what someone is having because it is something to celebrate.

Like I said if we ever have a baby I want to do one in Disney (but simple) with the ears and a mickey balloon. Because I think it would make an adorable picture which I will always have.

So I don't see this as a "look at me look at me" thing OP is trying to do...The Look at me is the people who feel the need to post constant "selfies" or pictures of their food on facebook...not a cute way of revealing the gender of your baby...

 

[NewRVLady]

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.

I am hoping you are referring simply to doing this in public
The logistics of doing at WDW is prohibitive, I agree

I assure you at ours , in a private home, there was MUCH excitement and joy and in no way wanting the happy couple to " scale back their excitement"

 

[DopeyDame]

I highly doubt OP is trying to turn it into a big show or a spectacle. I sense the gender reveal with the balloons coming out of the box is from pinterest as I have seen the same thing and it makes a really cute picture. I am sure she just thought it would be cute in WDW and not realizing due to the excitement it's not very practical. Although she was asking for suggestions so obviously is somewhat aware. Things like these aren't a big "show" it's just a new way to celebrate and people really enjoy things like gender reveals because most family and friends all can't wait to hear what someone is having because it is something to celebrate.

Like I said if we ever have a baby I want to do one in Disney (but simple) with the ears and a mickey balloon. Because I think it would make an adorable picture which I will always have.

So I don't see this as a "look at me look at me" thing OP is trying to do...The Look at me is the people who feel the need to post constant "selfies" or pictures of their food on facebook...not a cute way of revealing the gender of your baby...

I think you vastly over estimate how much friends and family enjoy or care about these things. The grandparents I'm sure are thrilled that they are having a granchild (boy or girl), and probably the aunts and uncles of the baby are super excited assuming they aren't exhausted and frazzled dealing with their own small children. Beyond that, just be aware that there's a lot of eye rolling going on behind the polite smiles and feigned excitement from your wider circle of family and friends.

 

[msjprincess]

I highly doubt OP is trying to turn it into a big show or a spectacle. I sense the gender reveal with the balloons coming out of the box is from pinterest as I have seen the same thing and it makes a really cute picture. I am sure she just thought it would be cute in WDW and not realizing due to the excitement it's not very practical. Although she was asking for suggestions so obviously is somewhat aware. Things like these aren't a big "show" it's just a new way to celebrate and people really enjoy things like gender reveals because most family and friends all can't wait to hear what someone is having because it is something to celebrate.

Like I said if we ever have a baby I want to do one in Disney (but simple) with the ears and a mickey balloon. Because I think it would make an adorable picture which I will always have.

So I don't see this as a "look at me look at me" thing OP is trying to do...The Look at me is the people who feel the need to post constant "selfies" or pictures of their food on facebook...not a cute way of revealing the gender of your baby...

If releasing balloons on Main Street isn't a big show, I don't know what it.

 

[luvsJack]

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.

And I do not agree that it is always about someone else noticing.

A lot of those soldiers returning from overseas are videoed by the family and put on line, sometimes the media is there for another reason and sometimes some part of the family lets the media know. With all the bad news we get daily, what is so wrong with showing a little happiness?

The bigger promposal or proposal isn't always about someone else noticing but the guy wanting to do the biggest thing possible for his girl.

Or maybe its about having that perfect picture or that "perfect" moment to always remember.

I am sure there are some that make it all about seeing who will notice, but that doesn't mean its always about that.

 

[Disneychix]

If releasing balloons on Main Street isn't a big show, I don't know what it.

And anything that involves CMs 'helping' by getting the box inside the MK and providing a spot and a photog for one couple to find out the sex of their baby might be considered a big show.

 

[EMAW_KSU]

I think you vastly over estimate how much friends and family enjoy or care about these things. The grandparents I'm sure are thrilled that they are having a granchild (boy or girl), and probably the aunts and uncles of the baby are super excited assuming they aren't exhausted and frazzled dealing with their own small children. Beyond that, just be aware that there's a lot of eye rolling going on behind the polite smiles and feigned excitement from your wider circle of family and friends.

This

 

[HM]

OP, did you do anything to announce your pregnancy? If so, what did you do? I'm curious to see if the gender-reveal ideas are in line with your pregnancy-reveal.

 

[luvsJack]

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.

So should we also not have birthday parties for our children?

I feel for anyone who has gone through the pain of losing a child or not being able to conceive, but to think that the rest of the world is going to stop celebrating their children because of that person's pain is a little unrealistic.

Why would you gag? Why would you care. Why is there all this negativity about someone wanting to celebrate something? Good grief. You would think they were holding you at gun point and forcing you to celebrate with them. Just keep walking.

 

[cabanafrau]

I am hoping you are referring simply to doing this in public
The logistics of doing at WDW is prohibitive, I agree

I assure you at ours , in a private home, there was MUCH excitement and joy and in no way wanting the happy couple to " scale back their excitement"

I never said scale back the excitement.

 

[msjprincess]

I am hoping you are referring simply to doing this in public
The logistics of doing at WDW is prohibitive, I agree

I assure you at ours , in a private home, there was MUCH excitement and joy and in no way wanting the happy couple to " scale back their excitement"

The post you quoted said "scaling back expectations" not "excitement". I didn't see anyone say the couple shouldn't be excited.

 

[jrmasm]

And I do not agree that it is always about someone else noticing.

A lot of those soldiers returning from overseas are videoed by the family and put on line, sometimes the media is there for another reason and sometimes some part of the family lets the media know. With all the bad news we get daily, what is so wrong with showing a little happiness?

The bigger promposal or proposal isn't always about someone else noticing but the guy wanting to do the biggest thing possible for his girl.

Or maybe its about having that perfect picture or that "perfect" moment to always remember.
I am sure there are some that make it all about seeing who will notice, but that doesn't mean its always about that.

That's the problem. We seem to be becoming incapable of enjoying anything unless it's a moment, an event, a photo shoot. And if it's not on Insta, it didn't happen right? It's silly and sad.

I remember both our "gender reveals". In the ultrasound room. Just my husband and I and the tech. Without a party, a professional photographer, a marching band etc. Those moments were perfect because they were about the babies not THE MOMENT and we will never forget them even without a perfect photograph.

 

[pigletgirl]

That's the problem. We seem to be becoming incapable of enjoying anything unless it's a moment, an event, a photo shoot. And if it's not on Insta, it didn't happen right? It's silly and sad.

I remember both our "gender reveals". In the ultrasound room. Just my husband and I and the tech. Without a party, a professional photographer, a marching band etc. Those moments were perfect because they were about the babies not THE MOMENT and we will never forget them even without a perfect photograph.

Yep I agree 100%!

With DD we found out in the room. No parties, parades, etc. What's the need?

My question would be, what would you do for subsequent children? These gender reveal parties are just not necessary!

 

[Christine]

Yep I agree 100%!

With DD we found out in the room. No parties, parades, etc. What's the need?

My question would be, what would you do for subsequent children? These gender reveal parties are just not necessary!

It's just the "new" thing. The first time I heard about a gender reveal party, I was aghast. Someone I know (much younger) threw a whole party at their home for the gender reveal. The grandparents, of course, were excited, but most of the other invitees were rolling their eyes.

I do hate to be vocally critical of how others choose to celebrate so I'm really trying hard to get used to the new focus of "everyone look at me" and just gracefully go with it.

 

[cabanafrau]

Yep I agree 100%!

With DD we found out in the room. No parties, parades, etc. What's the need?

My question would be, what would you do for subsequent children? These gender reveal parties are just not necessary!

The gender reveal I've been to was actually at the older sibling's second birthday party. Not entirely sure, but I think it was done as a way to make the mom's brother who was serving in the military a part of the moment when everyone found out as they held the moment until he was on the line via Skype.

 

[stephwtx]

So should we also not have birthday parties for our children? I feel for anyone who has gone through the pain of losing a child or not being able to conceive, but to think that the rest of the world is going to stop celebrating their children because of that person's pain is a little unrealistic. Why would you gag? Why would you care. Why is there all this negativity about someone wanting to celebrate something? Good grief. You would think they were holding you at gun point and forcing you to celebrate with them. Just keep walking.

This!

Did OP ask for your opinion? No She asked for ideas. Yes it's a little over the top but it's her choice. You don't like it walk away. Why do you feel the need to be so snarky? Oh I forgot it's the internet and everyone is entitled to your opinion....

 

[pigletgirl]

It's just the "new" thing. The first time I heard about a gender reveal party, I was aghast. Someone I know (much younger) threw a whole party at their home for the gender reveal. The grandparents, of course, were excited, but most of the other invitees were rolling their eyes.

I do hate to be vocally critical of how others choose to celebrate so I'm really trying hard to get used to the new focus of "everyone look at me" and just gracefully go with it.

I've been to a few. It's just not something I would choose to do. In one instance the couple was disappointed with the gender and that made it awkward. It was kind of like someone saying no to a proposal. I felt really uncomfortable.

The gender reveal I've been to was actually at the older sibling's second birthday party. Not entirely sure, but I think it was done as a way to make the mom's brother who was serving in the military a part of the moment when everyone found out as they held the moment until he was on the line via Skype.

And this is a different scenario. I might do it if my spouse was serving overseas.

I just cannot imagine how many requests Disney gets when it comes to things like this. I mean out of the people who visit the park, are any of them going to care what the gender of your baby is? No, they're not!

 

[msjprincess]

It's just the "new" thing. The first time I heard about a gender reveal party, I was aghast. Someone I know (much younger) threw a whole party at their home for the gender reveal. The grandparents, of course, were excited, but most of the other invitees were rolling their eyes.

I do hate to be vocally critical of how others choose to celebrate so I'm really trying hard to get used to the new focus of "everyone look at me" and just gracefully go with it.

I agree. I know someone who had a huge gender reveal party with over 30 friends and family. The only people that were really excited was the immediate family. The friends were polite to the couple's face but believe me most of them thought it was absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Burnedout]

I agree. I know someone who had a huge gender reveal party with over 30 friends and family. The only people that were really excited was the immediate family. The friends were polite to the couple's face but believe me most of them thought it was absolutely ridiculous.

Did you know it was a gender reveal party? Or was it all a surprise?

 

[pigletgirl]

I agree. I know someone who had a huge gender reveal party with over 30 friends and family. The only people that were really excited was the immediate family. The friends were polite to the couple's face but believe me most of them thought it was absolutely ridiculous.

And that's because it is! The ones I went too requested gifts AND they all had an additional shower! Talk about greedy!