Birthdays at WDW

[Chester's Mum]

My dd will turn 19 while we are at the world next May. I was wondering if you can still get a birthday button and where?

Also I would like to order something to surprise her when we get back to the room. Not too expensive maybe in the $20-$25 range (after all, I am taking her to disney world). Any suggestions?

 

[tink70]

I know this is not a gift, but I thought it was pretty cool, I am doing it for my children. If you go to coral reef on their birthday, you can order a cake, and then they perform a little "disney magic".
The magic is you can email them pics, and they will customize a menu for your daughter with a message from you, and then during dinner a diver comes down with a laminated happy birthday sign. I thought it was so cool, and I have to keep my secret for about 12 more days. (wish me luck)
I just thought I would share, as I thought that was a pretty nice touch, and you only have to pay for the cake, the rest is "disney magic!"

 

[MickeyNicki]

I was there last month for my birthday, got a button at Guest Relations at every park and DTD. Everywhere I went people were wishing me a Happy Birthday (they will put your name on the pin) and calling out to my by name. We were in the Main Street Candy Shop and the CM noticed my pin and had the entire place sing to me!

 

[nowellsl]

A couple of years ago when my DD turned 19 we mentioned it at the desk that the next day was her birthday (Pop Century). The next day when we came back to the room there was a card with an autographed picture from Mickey and a bunch of balloons. She loved it. I don't know if this is "normal" but it was a nice touch!