Baby Gender Reveal at MK!???

[Hannathy]

To those suggesting that those of us who don't like this idea should just keep moving along, have you been to WDW? When people do things to draw attention to themselves, the pedestrian flow slows to a crawl around them. Parades and fireworks shows I can plan around, some guest suddenly doing something like the proposed GR, I have no way of avoiding.

And I"m sure as hell not going to stop walking and wait or not cross the street or avoid a whole area so they can do it.

 

[Disney Khaleesi]

As part of the "Look at Me" generation, even I think Gender Reveals are stupid. There are really only a small fraction of people who actually care about the baby's gender. They'll find out eventually. I cannot tell you how many times a class has been interrupted because a student wanted to ask someone to prom or homecoming. It's annoying.

If this is done at such a populated place like WDW, I feel no obligation to avoid your spectacle. I understand, it's a special moment and you want it to be at a special place, but doing something like a balloon release is silly. My friend was just engaged at Disneyland a few days ago. It was real simple-Mom held the camera, he dropped down on one knee, and proposed. It was right outside the entrance to the park. A few passerbys cheered and such, but he wasn't in anyone's way and he just wanted it to be special. Something small like that, I can understand.

And to the PP who suggested the flash mob, I sincerely hope you were kidding.

 

[okeydokey]

Sounds silly to me as well, but whatever - To each his or her own.

I can't stand when I call Disney to make an ADR and they ask "What will you be celebrating?" Why do I need to be celebrating anything? The only answer I can think of is "Dinner."

Me too, but I just say "vacation". Honestly, isn't just enjoying a fun vacation enough anymore?

 

[usnuzuloose]

OP, just do what you want, it doesn't matter what others think. I have no idea about what WDW would tell you. Do what makes you and your DH happy. Congrats on the baby what ever the gender is.

 

[Luv2Run]

And I"m sure as hell not going to stop walking and wait or not cross the street or avoid a whole area so they can do it.

And once this trend catches on, where does it stop? Every expectant mother/father will want a big to-do about their gender reveal in the parks, and we'll be side-stepping them all day. As if trying to avoid photo-bombing the regular photo stops wasn't hard enough! Now I have to deal with balloons flying in my face out of a cardboard box because Mommy and Daddy want a special picture to show the world that their reproductive parts work? I don't think so. You can try to convince me all you want, but I still think it's ridiculous.

 

[Burnedout]

OP, just do what you want, it doesn't matter what others think. I have no idea about what WDW would tell you. Do what makes you and your DH happy. Congrats on the baby what ever the gender is.

Lol because we shouldn't care about how our behavior affects others. Nice.

 

[DopeyDame]

As part of the "Look at Me" generation, even I think Gender Reveals are stupid. There are really only a small fraction of people who actually care about the baby's gender. They'll find out eventually. I cannot tell you how many times a class has been interrupted because a student wanted to ask someone to prom or homecoming. It's annoying.
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For real???? Why in the world do teachers let this happen? Is this a 'thing' now?

 

[skylizard]

And once this trend catches on, where does it stop? Every expectant mother/father will want a big to-do about their gender reveal in the parks, and we'll be side-stepping them all day. As if trying to avoid photo-bombing the regular photo stops wasn't hard enough! Now I have to deal with balloons flying in my face out of a cardboard box because Mommy and Daddy want a special picture to show the world that their reproductive parts work? I don't think so. You can try to convince me all you want, but I still think it's ridiculous.

But Disney would never allow this so isn't this all just a moot point?

 

[BadgerGirl84]

And once this trend catches on, where does it stop? Every expectant mother/father will want a big to-do about their gender reveal in the parks, and we'll be side-stepping them all day. As if trying to avoid photo-bombing the regular photo stops wasn't hard enough! Now I have to deal with balloons flying in my face out of a cardboard box because Mommy and Daddy want a special picture to show the world that their reproductive parts work? I don't think so. You can try to convince me all you want, but I still think it's ridiculous.

I wouldn't count on this happening. First, I don't think the majority of pregnant women do anything special for a "gender reveal." Second, there just won't be that many women in WDW on any given day that are between 18-22 weeks of pregnancy when a women typically can find out the gender of their baby.

I am all for taking a fun picture to share the news on social media--I just don't go for doing a whole to-do over it since it's just not that important of news to almost everyone except the parents and grandparents. And even then--you know there's a 50% chance girl and 50% chance boy...so either way it's not THAT surprising!

 

[sam_gordon]

I wouldn't count on this happening. First, I don't think the majority of pregnant women do anything special for a "gender reveal." Second, there just won't be that many women in WDW on any given day that are between 18-22 weeks of pregnancy when a women typically can find out the gender of their baby.

I am all for taking a fun picture to share the news on social media--I just don't go for doing a whole to-do over it since it's just not that important of news to almost everyone except the parents and grandparents. And even then--you know there's a 50% chance girl and 50% chance boy...so either way it's not THAT surprising!

Now, if they found out they were going to give birth to a monkey, ferret, or even a mouse I could see that being a surprise.

 

[luvsJack]

The OP ASKED on a public message board. PPs are discussing and giving their opinions on the topic. Replies aren't limited based on what YOU think they should be. It's a flowing conversation. PPs disagree with the OPs idea and they are stating why. It's called a discussion and it's on a discussion board. Imagine that?

She asked for ideas. Somehow that turned into gender reveals being the work of the devil.

Why do you care so much about other people's opinions?

I don't care. If I was having a baby and wanted to do a gender reveal at MK or anywhere, I would just do it. If we wanted to have an airplane write in the sky, we would just do it. If others wanted to roll their eyes, more power to them.

I just don't see the need in coming to a thread where ideas were asked for and telling someone how unnecessary it is or how silly it is to do anything.

Sometimes people need to be told they are going overboard. It one thing to invite over family and friends the reveal the gender. They will probably roll their eyes and be nice because family and friends do that kind of thing. When you are talking about some major thing that disrupts other people, you need to be told its too much.
People in general are getting more and more ridiculous with their need for public attention. It's about time they are told how annoying it is so maybe they will realize the general public doesn't care about whatever little thing they think is so important.

Again, "in your opinion" it is overboard and annoying. You do celebrations your way and others do it their way. What is so bad about that?

I do find it amusing that so many take them time to be annoyed by what other people are doing to celebrate whatever is going on in their lives.

I don't care at all. Where are you reading that I care? However, because you are chastising those that disagree, you seem to really care

And if somebody posts on a public message board, she is going to get the public's mass opinions. They are going to see that some will think it is cute, but they are also going to learn that the majority do not think it is cute.

They can then make an informed decision and plan the type of celebration they want.

So, you chastising anyone that wants to have a gender reveal moment is "just your opinion" but me disagreeing with you is not ok? hmmmm. . . curious.

The majority HERE do not think its cute, that has absolutely NOTHING to do with the majority of people in general. Actually its simply the majority on this thread, not even a good sampling of the majority on the dis.

And I"m sure as hell not going to stop walking and wait or not cross the street or avoid a whole area so they can do it.

Yeah, because being considerate of other people and what is going on in their lives would just be too much.




You know, there have been several gender reveal parties going on around here and the people that attend have all been very happy to be there and to celebrate with the couple (these have not been parties that included gifts, showers are for that). I can't imagine going to a party where I would find the need to roll my eyes and be snarky, even in private. That says a lot more about the person that would do that than it does about the couple having the celebration.

All the OP wanted to do is open a box of flippin' balloons. That act was not going to affect anyone here and few at the MK. Its probably not logistically possible so she needs another idea. There have been some given that were useful and some that were sarcastic and some that were over the top, imo.


OP, go on pinterest and look for pictures of gender reveals done and see if any of those spark an idea of something you could easily do in the MK. Just remember that whatever props you use will have to be taken into the park and it probably will not be done by staff of WDW. A small box with a charm in it perhaps?

You may want to think of somewhere on property outside the parks that would work for you. The beach at the Poly during the fireworks maybe?

If a picture is important to you and you do it outside the parks, maybe hiring a photographer that does not work for WDW would be possible. Just have him/her meet you at the desired location, you show up with the box or whatever prop and have your moment and your picture.

I am sure there are better ideas on pinterest. Have fun planning and cograts on the baby.

 

[Hannathy]

Yes because blocking traffic flow in an amusement park for many, many people and blocking access to things , or expecting others to stop and wait taking time away from their vacation for 2 people to pat themselves on the back is so considerate of others......

 

[sam_gordon]

She asked for ideas.

I just don't see the need in coming to a thread where ideas were asked for and telling someone how unnecessary it is or how silly it is to do anything.

But she didn't ask for ideas. From the OP (and it's her only post on this thread)...

I need help! Next week my hubby and I get to find out what we're having and we want to make it special. My plan is to have the doctor write our babies name on the scan pic, put it in an envelope which I would give to my friend and she'd put the rest together. Balloons (appr. color) in a box, photo session etc... but my question is: How do we get this to be approved by Disney!? Should we talk to security? Guest relations? who can ok a big box of balloons to be released at the Magic Kingdom??????

The only question was who to talk to in order to allow them to do the balloon release.

And surely you're not trying to even IMPLY that threads must stay "on topic" and only the original question can be answered. It's a message board.

 

[Luv2Run]

But Disney would never allow this so isn't this all just a moot point?

I wouldn't count on this happening. First, I don't think the majority of pregnant women do anything special for a "gender reveal." Second, there just won't be that many women in WDW on any given day that are between 18-22 weeks of pregnancy when a women typically can find out the gender of their baby.

I am all for taking a fun picture to share the news on social media--I just don't go for doing a whole to-do over it since it's just not that important of news to almost everyone except the parents and grandparents. And even then--you know there's a 50% chance girl and 50% chance boy...so either way it's not THAT surprising!

I was deliberately being obtuse in response to luvsJack being so adamant that if pregnant women can't celebrate this in a big way, then what's the point of celebrating other things (birthdays, anniversaries, engagements) in a big way at WDW.

 

[EMAW_KSU]

Yeah, because being considerate of other people and what is going on in their lives would just be too much.

Shouldn't that go two ways?

 

[skylizard]

Who knew gender reveals would stir up so much drama?

 

[luvsJack]

But she didn't ask for ideas. From the OP (and it's her only post on this thread)...



The only question was who to talk to in order to allow them to do the balloon release.

And surely you're not trying to even IMPLY that threads must stay "on topic" and only the original question can be answered. It's a message board.

No of course not.

But I do think there comes a point when there are enough posts telling the OP that he/she is being utterly ridiculous but as is normal here, it goes on and on and on and then it escalates into the jokes of how stupid whatever the OP wanted to do is. No wonder it was her only post.

 

[wvjules]

No of course not.

But I do think there comes a point when there are enough posts telling the OP that he/she is being utterly ridiculous but as is normal here, it goes on and on and on and then it escalates into the jokes of how stupid whatever the OP wanted to do is. No wonder it was her only post.

I'm curious, does perceived DISboards injustices activate your spidey senses?

 

[luvsJack]

I was deliberately being obtuse in response to luvsJack being so adamant that if pregnant women can't celebrate this in a big way, then what's the point of celebrating other things (birthdays, anniversaries, engagements) in a big way at WDW.

That isn't what I said. Someone said something about not making a gender reveal a big thing because it can be hurtful for those that have lost a child or cannot have a child. And I said, that the same could be said for having a child's birthday party.

I never meant anything about WDW.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Wow.... okay, so here's what we have determined. Please tell me if I am wrong:

Gender reveals are stupid in the opinion of many, but some people like to do them. Knowing this, it would be best to do it in a way that will not hinder someone else's vacation anymore than you would hinder them by vacationing in a normal way. So, if you choose to do a gender reveal in the park, please make sure to do it in a way that will not have a negative effect on someone else's vaction. Instead of doing it right in the middle of Main Street USA, perhaps do a special dessert from The Plaza. Instead of releasing balloons in front of Cinderella Castle, perhaps open a box with either Mickey or Minnie inside of it as you would if you were simply taking a photo in front of the castle.

Will that cover everything?