Birthday Fun Card Question

[phifer1]

I have a question about the Birthday Fun Card.

We are arriving in Disney late on the day of my daughters birthday and she wanted to get the Fun Card. (She will be turning 14) I was wondering if we go to one of the Parks to get the card do we have to go in the park? We have a 10 day pass so she does not need another park day and since we are arriving so late to enjoy one of the parks we were hoping to get the card and not have to use a park day ticket. Has anyone done this before?

I know the purpose of the Birthday Celebration is to go in the park, which we will the following day!

Thanks,
Nancy

 

[wdwmom0f3]

When does your ten day pass start? My guess is that she will have to go into the park to get it, but I am only guessing. I know that you can pick it up at a will call booth, and she will need her birth certificate & you may also need to register her on the Disney site too. If you show your ten day pass, it may be enough, but I'm not sure. You could always just add another day to your tickets, it's cheap, and let her go to the park for a little while.

Anyone else know?

 

[newtodis]

Here's what I found on the card:

If you have a multi-day ticket or are a Seasonal/Annual Passholder, you can choose from the following options:

A One Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket which can be used anytime before your next birthday
A special "Birthday FastPass" for the celebrant and up to 5 members in his/her party - NOTE: These are limited and may not be available after 11:00am
A Birthday Fun Card (see below) equal in price to a One Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket that can be used on your birthday for merchandise, activities and activities. (Adults receive the equivalent of an adult ticket, kids age 3 -9 get the equivalent of a child's ticket)
Birthday Fun Card:

You may use the Birthday Fun Card only towards the purchase of merchandise at participating merchandise owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The Birthday Fun Card may not be used towards the payment of Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort room/charges or a Disney Cruise Line reservation or towards the purchase of any food and beverage items, alcohol, cigarettes, spa services and products, or personal services such as face painting, caricature drawings, hair braiding, and hair wrapping.
The Birthday Fun Card is not accepted at Walt Disney World Resort Operating Participant locations, including but not limited to, China, Japan, and Morocco pavilions at Epcot, Arribas Brothers, Basin, Basin White, Cirque du Soleil, Curl by Sammy Duval, Ghiradelli, House of Blues, Hoypoloi, LEGO Imagination Center, Magic Masters, Magnetron, Niki Bryan Spas, Orlando Harley Davidson Store, Planet Hollywood, Rainforest Cafe, Richard Petty Driving Experience, Rubio Balloon Arts, SD Watersports, Sosa Cigar, Starabillias, Sunglass Icon, Surrey Bike Rental, Virgin Megastore, Wyland Galleries and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World Resort.
The Birthday Fun Card is also not accepted at Disneyland Resort Operating Participant locations or any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Disneyland Resort, including but not limited to, Midway Games, Names Unraveled, Jewel of Orleans, Silhouette Studio, Portrait Artists, Parasol Cart, Heraldry Shop, Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts & Crystal d'Orleans), Paradise Pier Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos, Rubio Portrait Artist or at Downtown Disney District locations except the World of Disney Store, Marceline's Confectionery, and the Downtown Disney District Pin Cart. The Birthday Fun Card is also not accepted at Disneyland Resort outdoor vending carts.
No portion of the Birthday Fun Card balances will be redeemed for cash.
The terms of acceptance of the Birthday Fun Card by participating Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort locations may vary. Check with individual locations for Birthday Fun Card program participation details.
The Birthday Fun Card will not be replaced if lost or stolen, except as may be required by law.
A damaged Birthday Fun Card will only be replaced if the original card is presented on the day the card was issued to the Guest Relations Lobby at Disney's California Adventure Park or City Hall at Disneyland Park.
The Birthday Fun Card may not be resold in any manner whatsoever.
The Birthday Fun Card may not be used towards the purchase of any Disney Dollars or gift certificates/cards.
The Birthday Fun Card is issued by and represents an obligation of Disney Gift Card Services, Inc.
The Birthday Fun Card is not a credit or debit card and carries no warranties, express or implied
Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. is not responsible for any unauthorized use of your birthday fun card

http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disney2009Celebration.htm

I guess in reading those details I need to call/write and find out if the card's only good on your actual birthday and how long it takes to get the card. If this is the case, the first day of our surprise trip is my DH and DS4's birthday so of course we're getting these cards (we have APs). I'd like to know up front if we're obligated to spend the money that day or if we can spread it out over our trip.

Thanks for asking this question - it looks like I need to do some more research on this topic too!! I'll be sure to post back if I find anything for sure.

 

[mdrob214]

Several people have reported that the fun card never expires. I think you might be bale to get the card just outside the park at a ticket window. As long as you have non-expired multi-day ticket it wouldn't be a problem to get it, but not for sure. Can't hurt to try. You don't have to tell them you aren't going into the park that day, I guess, but it is intended to be instead of the free admission.

 

[Pluto_fan]

I have a question about the Birthday Fun Card.

We are arriving in Disney late on the day of my daughters birthday and she wanted to get the Fun Card. (She will be turning 14) I was wondering if we go to one of the Parks to get the card do we have to go in the park? We have a 10 day pass so she does not need another park day and since we are arriving so late to enjoy one of the parks we were hoping to get the card and not have to use a park day ticket. Has anyone done this before?

I know the purpose of the Birthday Celebration is to go in the park, which we will the following day!

Thanks,
Nancy

In January, I got my Birthday Fun Card on a day we were NOT using park tickets. I went to the TTC--they have a special window for the birthday tickets. At Epcot, DHS, or DAK, you would go to the ticket booths outside the park. They have to scan your ticket to make sure it still has unused days on it (which of course yours will since you haven't used it yet), but it does NOT charge a day off the ticket.

I have also heard that the fun card can be used any day after you get it, but I had no trouble spending my whole card on my birthday.

Have a great trip! What a great birthday celebration for your daughter!

 

[phifer1]

Thank you all for your information! If we didn't have to use a park ticket we may go to DTD for a quick shopping trip to World of Disney.
Thanks again,
Nancy