CM wouldn't note BDAY on PS at CRT

[Tinkbell]

buddyboo, Have a great time! Your daughter will be thrilled with CRT.

Please, you have nothing to apologize for!

 

[kilee]

I recently made reservations for Chef Mickeys on my BIL's b-day-- which happens to be our first day of the trip. When I called-- the CM said it was noted on the reservation. She also told me to call (407)824-3238 1-2 days ahead of time to remind them. This is the first time celebrating anything at Disney for us, so I don't know what will happen when I call that number. But that is what I was instructed to do.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

We ate at CRT for breakfast on our 15th anniversary and we not only got a decorated table, we got to CRT long stemmed glasses to take home.
Last year we did Ohana on my BDay and got a free dessert. I also got a card at the Poly from the concierge staff.
Robin M.
Poly 6/2000
BWV 6/2001(1st DVC trip)
Poly 12/2001
BWV/Poly/VWL 7/2002
Dolphin 12/2003
Disney Wonder/VWL 7/2003

 

[BrerMom]

We celebrated my son's 7th birthday at CRT (his choice; the teen-age years should be interesting... ) I discreetly mentioned it when we checked in, mainly so he wouldn't expect anything. And, yes, they decorated our table.

I think the key is in the expectations. It sounds rather pessimistic, but if you don't expect anything extra, then you can be pleased if something special happens instead of disappointed that it didn't. Also, for first-timers, "decorated" means Mickey confetti (pixie dust!!!) and streamers (little bitty pieces of curly paper) sprinkled on the top of the table. We didn't even recognize that it wasn't just another nice Disney touch, that it was just special for DS, until the server told us. DS loved it, by the way, and wearing the birthday button is a nice visual hint for the characters when they're looking for something to say.

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Originally posted by buddyboo
We have a reservation at CRT for breakfast next week. I was hoping to celebrate DD's bday at the meal, so I phoned WDW-DINE to have it noted on the reservation. CM said that there was no need to have it on the reservation, and that for Cinderella's Table the only thing we need to do is let our server know about the birthday when we're seated. I don't want DD to miss out on anything special (decorated table, etc), so should I call back?

Well, I had the CM note we will be celebrating my DDs birthday, and she asked the name, age etc. and also told me she would receive a chocolate muffin with a candle. But she made it very clear that my other dd would not get a muffin. Which I didn't expect anyway but she did say the birthday girl would be acknowledged. But I am not counting on anything

So buudyboo, if I were you, (hey that rhymes!) I would call again and ask that it be noted and if it happens great.


Laura

 

[philaround]

Buddyboo, please be sure to get a birthday badge for your DD to wear all day on her B'day. You can get one at any guest relations desk. In MK it is in town Hall.
The badge looks somewhat like the badges that CMs wear but clearly says Birthday on it with your DD's name.
Wish your DD a Happy Birthday for me.

 

[Regina]

Add us to the recepients of a sprinkling of Mickey confetti to celebrate DH's birthday at CRT breakfast. He also got a Magical Moment certificate.

 

[ducklite]

Not as of this past March. Now they are just plain "button's" with "It's my Birthday" on them. They are not at all personalized, and do not at all look like the CM badges.

Anne

 

[Regina]

I'm looking at DH's birthday button. It's about 3 inches in diameter, has "Today is my Birthday" across the top, and there's a drawing of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy wearing party hats. They're standing in front of the castle.

The CM's must be trained to look for them. DH got much more attention than he expected. Lots of smiles and happy wishes came his way.

The best was when he was handed the phone while making a purchase. At first we thought "EEK! Is something wrong with our AMEX account?" As it turns out, the CM had dialed a special number and it was Goofy wishing him a Happy Birthday.

 

[Geoff_M]

Not as of this past March. Now they are just plain "button's" with "It's my Birthday" on them. They are not at all personalized, and do not at all look like the CM badges.

There you go again! How dare you give people the whole picture and not build up their expectations! Have you no shame Ms. Ducklite... have you no shame!

I'll "third" that. The buttons are big and round, not personalized, but easy for CMs to spot. You'll get comments all day. And I agree that all that's needed is for you to note the B-day to the Hostess CM at the check-in podium. There's no advance planning needed on their part. Streamers and confetti can be added to the table that opens up for you in a matter of seconds.

 

[peachgirl]

Originally posted by buddyboo
I'm sorry if my question offended some of you. I've read the posts about the decorated tables and the suggestions to note the birthday on the PS, and that's why I asked. I will not be disappointed if there are no streamers or confetti, and we will still have a great time. I was just asking in case it was necessary. I would never want any other Disney guests to have sub-par service because of my dd's birthday, nor would I think this would happen. Thanks for the replies, and I'll just let the CM know when we arrive.

You have nothing to apologize for! It's ridiculous when you can't ask a simple question without being treated so rudely, especially when the information is wrong. It is possible to inform without insult, but some either enjoy being sarcastic and insulting or just haven't bothered to learn how to do it.

Add us to the list who got table decorations and special treatment for a birthday. Unlike some people, WDW CM's are well trained in the art of spreading pixie dust and magic. As long as you understand the concept of letting the magic happen, no problems!

Enjoy your trip and I hope your dd has a wonderful Disney birthday!

 

[Geoff_M]

...especially when the information is wrong.

Small point of information... Ducklite wasn't wrong. She said she'd "never seen a table decorated", that's different than stating they don't decorate tables. The only way she would be wrong is if she had seen a table decorated and then lied about it to the OP.

Some people may call it "rudeness", but I think Ducklites main intent was to try and manage the OPs expectations. We've seen it time and time again where people read posts here about experiences that people had at WDW and expect the same things happen to them. When they don't materialize, noses often get out of joint due to heightened expectations. No offense was taken towards the OP. She was also helpful by encouraging the OP to get her daughter the B-day button that would help make the day special.

 

[baloo722]

From Geoff_M:
"Ducklite wasn't wrong."
Well, when she said "don't expect anything else unless you make advance arrangements and pay for the services." she was wrong, now you are wrong, too.

From Geoff_M:
"Some people may call it "rudeness", ", and they would be right.

for the record:

It's funny. When you are rude obnoxious, and mean on these boards, you make friends with the moderators & your posts stay....but, when you call these people on the rudeness, your posts are removed....hmmmmm....I thought one of the criteria for removal was rudeness. If that were truely followed, a certain poster would never be quacking on these boards....nice double standard....

 

[peachgirl]

Small point of information... Ducklite wasn't wrong

I'm sure ducklite appreciates your support, but I think it was wrong. Clearly ducklite believes that Disney doesn't do table decorations for birthdays. This thread is pretty good evidence that they do. At best, it left the wrong impression which is of course a matter of opinion. You don't think so and I do. Okay.

Some people may call it "rudeness", but I think Ducklites main intent was to try and manage the OPs expectations.

A little arrogant, don't you think? The OP didn't ask for help in "managing" anything and never gave a clue that her expectations were out of line.

Why not just answer the op's question? Of course as Ducklite apparently has had no experiences regarding the OP's question, that would have been difficult to do. You may like that style of posting, but there are an awful lot of people who find it offensive and rude.

No offense was taken towards the OP.

Try telling the OP that. She was apparently taken to task sufficiently so that she felt the need to apologize for asking if they should try and have their daughter's birthday noted on their PS!

 

[Geoff_M]

Well, when she said "don't expect anything else unless you make advance arrangements and pay for the services." she was wrong, now you are wrong, too.

Over the years we've recveived a lot of extras and special things from WDW... but I don't "expect" such treatment with any given visit. Am I likely to recieve it again?... yes, but I don't expect it. I don't expect free upgrades, I don't expect towel animals, I don't expect that CMs will give out kids special certificates. And that's not "wrong".

It's funny. When you are rude obnoxious, and mean on these boards, you make friends with the moderators & your posts stay....

I think the only moderator that I've gotten "friendly" with in the past is Bet. The secret is it that I keep things as civil as I can and don't throw around personal insults.

At best, it left the wrong impression which is of course a matter of opinion.

I'd agree with that, but beyond that you're getting into speculation about motives and such.

The OP didn't ask for help in "managing" anything and never gave a clue that her expectations were out of line.

You aren't suggesting that all responses should be restricted to the original question?

Try telling the OP that.

I think that was unfortunate. Misinterpretations happens. Could the post in question been reworded or written better? I'd agree it could have been rephrased to avoid the way the OP took it. And I don't think the OP was merely refering to one posters comments, but the vitriol seems to only be reserved for one person.

 

[baloo722]

Geoff_M,

You never seem to be rude on these boards. While you may fall into the "disney police" category, it doesn't mean you are rude: overbearing and possessing a sense of over-importance, maybe, but not rude. there is a difference. She is rude and deserving of the vitriol which she recieves

 

[Deb & Bill]

Pot - Kettle.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by peachgirl
I'm sure ducklite appreciates your support, but I think it was wrong. Clearly ducklite believes that Disney doesn't do table decorations for birthdays. This thread is pretty good evidence that they do. At best, it left the wrong impression which is of course a matter of opinion. You don't think so and I do. Okay.

I stated I had never seen it, not that they didn't do it. And then later I stated that I was glad that they had done it for others. of course you forgot to mention that part.

The point is that if you come here asking if they do something special, a lot of people will tell you that something was done for them. Then you go with certain expectations. And if they don't happen, you are let doen and possibly have a problem--because you were expecting something special to be done, and it wasn't , now you perhaps have a disappointed child.

Due to this I feel that if it is important for you, you make advance arrangements and pay for them. That way if it doesn't happen, you have the right to be upset and hold WDW accountable, and deserve some sort of compensation for it.

Anne

 

[CarolAnnC]

FYI. Both being rude and/or arrogant, and also calling other posters rude and/or arrogant is not allowed on our DIScussion Boards. Thanks to all who provided their input regarding the poster's question on birthday celebrations. This thread is now closed.