Define "Anniversary"..

[ZeroToHero]

Considering we're doing the same thing when DBF and I go in August, I totally say go for it. I don't see how it's fair to people who have spent all this money to go celebrate something, and they can't be proud and (literally) wear it on their chest, just because they're not married.

If two college kids want to celebrate an anniversary after getting out of college (or after freshman year in my case), and they're able to spend the money in this economy to do that - do it! No one's going to tell them to stop being so happy and take their buttons off... and if that person does, they're obviously not embracing the Disney Magic.

I wonder what some PPs would say if it was two men/women who wanted to celebrate an anniversary of being together, but because of legal reasons, could not get married. Should they be denied the privilege of a button too?

 

[ems_mom]

To the OP, I think WDW could care less whether its a "traditional" anniversary or not. They will give you a button without explanations.

That said, I do think it diminishes the "value" (for lack of a better term) of those couples who have been legally married for "x" number of years.

I do think its different, and more special, for a married couple celebrating their 20th, 25th, etc., than two young people celebrating months or even years of "commitment".

 

[Disneyadore]

I think the "special" thing about the buttons is totally gone.

We saw more people with buttons than without and I can understand that by this avalanche of buttons the CM get tired of giving some one a special treatment.

It's more like why does SHE get a cup cake and I did not? Why do you congratulate there child and not mine?
Childish behavior that takes away the magic.

 

[ancestry]

I see nothing wrong with it. It is your vacation and you should be able to celebrate what ever you want. We are "celebrating" a whole bunch of things and none of them are on their actual date.

While at Disney we will be celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary (actual date March 21); DH's 40th birthday (actual date April 14th); my twin's first visit not in utereo (LOL!) and will be celebrating that I received my 2nd bachelor's degree and my 1st master's degree last month.

Due to our work, school and family schedules we couldn't celebrate any of those events on the day or days they actually happened. This trip was scheduled to help "celebrate" all of them and we plan on doing so.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

I first thought of the famous quote.............
"It depends on what your definition of is, is."

 

[disneyjunkie]

I think the "special" thing about the buttons is totally gone.

We saw more people with buttons than without and I can understand that by this avalanche of buttons the CM get tired of giving some one a special treatment.

It's more like why does SHE get a cup cake and I did not? Why do you congratulate there child and not mine?
Childish behavior that takes away the magic.

 

[Sleepy]

Traditionally, anniversary refers to the date which you got married.

 

[RMulieri]

I think the "special" thing about the buttons is totally gone.

We saw more people with buttons than without and I can understand that by this avalanche of buttons the CM get tired of giving some one a special treatment.

It's more like why does SHE get a cup cake and I did not? Why do you congratulate there child and not mine?
Childish behavior that takes away the magic.

Its funny you should say this...On my last trip we were on line for IASW and there was a line of people in front of us and they ALL had buttons on.The Cm at the turnstyle sounded like a broken record..."happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy anniversary, Welcome on your first trip, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Congrats on your wedding" he said it in the same tone of voice and it was so funny to listen to. I also saw a woman having a meltdown because the table next to them got a free cupcake b/c of the bday button and she didn't.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Its funny you should say this...On my last trip we were on line for IASW and there was a line of people in front of us and they ALL had buttons on.The Cm at the turnstyle sounded like a broken record..."happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy anniversary, Welcome on your first trip, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Congrats on your wedding" he said it in the same tone of voice and it was so funny to listen to. I also saw a woman having a meltdown because the table next to them got a free cupcake b/c of the bday button and she didn't.

We're celebrating my son's graduation during our August trip, but we aren't getting buttons.

After reading your post, I think it would be funny to get a button that says

WE AREN'T CELEBRATING ANYTHING. WE’RE JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE!!!

 

[RMulieri]

We're celebrating my son's graduation during our August trip, but we aren't getting buttons.

After reading your post, I think it would be funny to get a button that says

WE AREN'T CELEBRATING ANYTHING. WE’RE JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE!!!

Cute idea

 

[terribm]

We are going and celebrating my bfs actual birthday, but the trip is a gift for m y kids birthdays as well. One birthday in August and One (technically 2) birthday in October so thats how I chose September. The CM asked, I told him that story and he ordered buttons for the kids too. I didnt even think about the buttons,

So in a round a bout way, if you are celebrating something- anything- with a trip to Disney... shout it out!

Same here. My kids b-days are in May and July. We are at Disney right in the middle (june 13-20) They know it is their b-day celebrations b/c they don't get a big b-day parties with their friends this year. I don't think I will get the buttons though. I agree with the poster that the buttons have lost their "special" quality.

I did think about getting one for DD-9. He had a really rough time with EOGs this year. He had to buckle down and work hard the last few weeks of school to pass on his 2nd attempt. Thought about getting him a button that says he is celebrating passing the 3rd grade!! I think he would only wear it one day. I feel like he would really appreciate that recognition and he does deserve it.

 

[devinfl]

Me and my DBF go every year on our anniversary, we are not legally married but have a child together, live together and like a PP said even our family considers us married. We will be celebrating our anniversary while at Disney. We use to go to a hotel on the beach but since having our DS we decided to celebrate at disney it would be silly for disney to only give out anniversary buttons for wedding anniversaries. Not everyone wants to get married but we still celebrate the years we have been together.
So I say go for it!

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

This is why they came up with the Happy Anniversary button. Just a few years ago in 2007 we were celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary and the only button they had was a Minnie/Mickey in a bride/groom outfit. I think it said Congratulations. Well other guests asked "When did you get married?" By the looks on their faces they were expecing an answer like last Saturday not 18 years.

Now we wear the Anniversary buttons so that clears everything up.

I do believe they are for wedding anniversaries.

If you want to wear one for something else; not a big deal. It's just a button.

 

[labattblue]

I think the "special" thing about the buttons is totally gone.

We saw more people with buttons than without and I can understand that by this avalanche of buttons the CM get tired of giving some one a special treatment.

It's more like why does SHE get a cup cake and I did not? Why do you congratulate there child and not mine?
Childish behavior that takes away the magic.

...and while we are getting rid of the buttons, toss out the towel animal obsession also.

 

[KigerKat]

I think if the button theme was actually worn out, then Disney wouldn't hand them out anymore. And they especially wouldn't do an entire year (at least) dedicated to celebrations.

Last year, DH and I went in late Oct/early Nov with a lot of our family and we were wearing anniversary buttons, but our anniversary was 9/2. The time we went was the only time that worked out with everyone's schedule so we weren't able to go on our actual wedding anniversary. That being said, if we ever went to Disney in March we would still wear our anniversary buttons to celebrate how long we've been dating.

The way I see it, if you feel like you are celebrating anything, then why not let everyone know??

 

[webstah]

This year I'll be celebrating the one year anniversary of my first Colonoscopy! (And believe me, that is one event you'll never forget!)
Maybe I'll get a free bran muffin!!!

 

[RMulieri]

I like the buttons and have no issues wearing them or anyone else wearing them...what I have issue with is the expectation that Disney HAS TO DO SOMETHING because said person is wearing one...Other than well wishes, a great smile , and a Hello I expect nothing . I have seen too many posts, and meltdowns at Disney because the only things Cms did was give well wishes... I actually overheard someone in my Drs office talking about Disney and telling someone else that wearing the buttons "entitles you to all sorts of freebies "..they are a great way to celebrate but not a ticket to entitlement

 

[WDSearcher]

The buttons are generic "Happy Anniversary" buttons -- they have Mickey and Minnie on them, but not in any sort of wedding garb or anything. They're just kind of looking at each other lovingly. So sure ... they could use them as recognition of how long they've been dating.

However, as someone said upthread, there will be a lot of people in lines or even CMs asking them how long they've been married. Or if that day is their actual anniversary, or where they got married, or if they have kids yet, etc. So if they wear the buttons, they need to be ready to answer questions!

To me, an anniversary is an anniversary -- you're celebrating a year or two or five or twenty of ... something. Go for it!

 

[Ktharee]

I've only read a few posts here and my opinion is that people have too many rules! The mantra for WDW this year is "What Will You Celebrate?". By all means, wear a button and have it mean to you whatever you wish and makes you smile.

 

[kmk1180]

No offense to anyone who believes otherwise, but I truly believe they are meant as a special way to acknowledge wedding anniversaries.

I agree.

Add me to the list of, ya no.
I mean come on, where does it end? We were "dating" 3 years so we need a button?
What about, our first date was 6 months ago?
Or I had my wisdom teeth romoved a year ago?
Pretty soon everyone will have a button on.

Last year we went with friends and their daughter had a "It's my birthday" button on all 8 days she was there.
Just made me think everyone else wearing a button was lying too and they were just hoping to get something for free from some cast member.
Really took away from the purpose of the buttons to me.