Birthday celebration, but not exactly... NEED HELP!

[mommadomma]

I need help. To make a long story short:
We have been to WDW 3 times, the last time was with a convention from DH's job. It was a trip we didn't plan, but ended up going on last minute. It happened that our oldest son turned 10 while we were there, so we did a birthday dinner at the restaurant of his choice to celebrate. (revolving restaurant at Epcot, can't recall the name).
Fast forward 3 years, youngest son asks for WDW trip for his 10th birthday, like brother got. We can't afford to go during the year he is 10, no matter how much we saved. Sooo... we managed to pull enough $$ to go in February, one month after his 11th birthday. He really really wants to celebrate his birthday at WDW, but I am not sure how to do it since it really won't be his birthday while we are there....
Can anyone help me out with what I could do to make it special for him, even though it isn't his day???

Thanks,
Marie

 

[B3LM]

That's ok - just let them know that you're celebrating a birthday when you make your priority seating for the restaurant.

 

[Keara'sMom]

Hi Mommadomma,
We're experiencing the same thing, although my DD's birthday (turning 8) is the week before our trip (we're traveling because of my DH's conference, not specifically for the b-day). In chatting with some folks on the Disney for Families thread, we've decided to designate one day during our trip as "her birthday," letting her wear a "Birthday Girl" button and celebrating wherever we go. This seemed okay to me, as we're not doing it each day, and we're bringing our own button instead of wearing the "It's my Birthday" one they have at WDW (since it's not really her b-day). Wow, that was long-winded! Hope you have a great trip!!

Count down to WL.....12 days!!!