Everybody's Celebrating Something! No Questions Asked!

[Burnedout]

I kind of agree with OP. That's not to say I have a problem with people taking and wearing the buttons, they offer them to all so everyone is entitled. I just think it has become pretty pointless.

So many people have them that by default, no celebration is special (or even factual - I saw someone with a Happy Birthday pin on the bus & wished them a happy birthday; they informed me that their birthday was six months prior ). I think the proliferation of the pins everywhere has reduced what was intended to be a special little something for those actually having an event to a pointless theme park tchotchke.

Intended by whom? Disney? Of so they have every right to change their intention. They've sold the idea of visiting there to celebrate tho the world and it only costs them a button

 

[SEA333]

I totally agree and I get what you are trying to say - where does it end? January bdays celebrated in august, 1st wedding anniversary in May celebrated in october...best friends mothers uncle twice removed just had his gallbladder removed and lived to tell the tale and you are happy about it and are just so happening to be in Disney next week to celebrate it - take your pick.

Disers are nortorious for flaming away for people who tell kids to say they are 9 when they turned 10 the day before they arrive, but are perfectly fine with letting junior wear a Happy Birthday button 4 months after their birthday just because little sissy is turning 3 a week after the trip and SHE will get one because they plan on celebrating the birthday in disney because its "close enough" to the trip, but mom just got a promotion so she should get a celebration button, too...but wait! What about Dad??!! Uhhh...uhhhh....OH! Thats right! Dad came in 1st place in his fantasy league last January, so there you go! Pins for everyone!!!

Honestly, I don't even notice buttons on people, but from examples of what I've seen people celebrating here...and even worse, the TIMING of said celebrations (meaning celebrating on days other than the actual day of the "event"), everyone should be wearing them. And the poor kiddos who are actually celebrating their birthdays On That Day can go jump in a lake (insert sarcasm here) for daring to try to stand out on a special day just so others won't be left out.

 

[SEA333]

I don't see a problem with "everyone getting a trophy". It's Disney. It is a very happy place. Having a button makes someone feel special! I don't see why someone else feeling extra special should bother you, and if it makes you feel less special then maybe you have some jealousy issues to work out. Many people celebrate the privilege of even being able to go to Disney. Instead of being a grump about people having a good time and having buttons, maybe everyone should focus on giving a nice happy birthday or congratulations to the people who are celebrating and make the day a little more special. I really don't see the big deal in people having fun. It's Disney, it is supposed to be about the fun and the magic, no matter why you are there or how old you are.

If that was the intention of disney, don't you think they would just hand everyone a button upon check-in or park entry?

 

[TDC Nala]

wearing a button doesn't cost anything to anybody. Saying your kid is 9 when they are really 10 costs Disney the amount they SHOULD be paying for tickets and dining, because it's supposed to be a higher level once you hit 10.

 

[Planogirl]

Whenever they asked what we were celebrating I always just said nothing because that was true. We are just there to enjoy the parks. I have no interest in buttons but see nothing wrong with people wearing all of them if that's what they want.

 

[Burnedout]

I totally agree and I get what you are trying to say - where does it end? January bdays celebrated in august, 1st wedding anniversary in May celebrated in october...best friends mothers uncle twice removed just had his gallbladder removed and lived to tell the tale and you are happy about it and are just so happening to be in Disney next week to celebrate it - take your pick.

Disers are nortorious for flaming away for people who tell kids to say they are 9 when they turned 10 the day before they arrive, but are perfectly fine with letting junior wear a Happy Birthday button 4 months after their birthday just because little sissy is turning 3 a week after the trip and SHE will get one because they plan on celebrating the birthday in disney because its "close enough" to the trip, but mom just got a promotion so she should get a celebration button, too...but wait! What about Dad??!! Uhhh...uhhhh....OH! Thats right! Dad came in 1st place in his fantasy league last January, so there you go! Pins for everyone!!!

Honestly, I don't even notice buttons on people, but from examples of what I've seen people celebrating here...and even worse, the TIMING of said celebrations (meaning celebrating on days other than the actual day of the "event"), everyone should be wearing them. And the poor kiddos who are actually celebrating their birthdays On That Day can go jump in a lake (insert sarcasm here) for daring to try to stand out on a special day just so others won't be left out.

So you don't see a difference between lying to save hundreds of dollars on food and lodging and celebrating a holiday or event while in vacation? Really???

My anniversary was June 5. We had family visiting here and one son, one nephew and one young cousin celebrating birthdays June 4, 5, and 7th. Lol the next pretty day we have, because we will be dining outdoors, we will be at a lovely restaurant celebrating our anniversary.

This fall, my son goes to bootcamp and will miss his 18th birthday, thanksgiving and Christmas. We will celebrate any darn day we want. you can stomp your feet now and coma in about how all those people with real birthdays on the day we celebrate might as well just go jump in a lake, lol!

 

[juliebug1997]

When I first saw your thread it made me chuckle. After my husband died the summer of 2011 we decided to get away before Christmas so we wouldn't be so sad. Of course when we checked in they asked us if we were celebrating anything. My daughter & I just looked at each other & said no just wanted to come to Disney. We've been back since then & have celebrated birthdays & will be celebrating DD having graduated college & got a job!

So I say chill, if you are celebrating something celebrate if not just enjoy being at Disney

I took my brother after our mother died and I said, "Life." We got lots of smiles from the CMs.

DH and I were supposed to go celebrate our 5th anniversary Memorial Day Weekend. I got an infection at a surgical site and had to be hospitalized. We're now going in August for a weekend. I'm getting the anniversary buttons. Feel free to judge away, but I certainly don't judge others for getting them.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

so, if it's not your actual birthday, and you are wearing a birthday button, you are ruining the day for persons whose actual birthday it really is.

Why, are they going to get fewer "happy birthdays" from CMs?

 

[SEA333]

So you don't see a difference between lying to save hundreds of dollars on food and lodging and celebrating a holiday or event while in vacation? Really???

My anniversary was June 5. We had family visiting here and one son, one nephew and one young cousin celebrating birthdays June 4, 5, and 7th. Lol the next pretty day we have, because we will be dining outdoors, we will be at a lovely restaurant celebrating our anniversary.

This fall, my son goes to bootcamp and will miss his 18th birthday, thanksgiving and Christmas. We will celebrate any darn day we want. you can stomp your feet now and coma in about how all those people with real birthdays on the day we celebrate might as well just go jump in a lake, lol!

True...the dollar values are different, but the MORAL is still the same - both are lying to get something you are not supposed to get. It sounds like you are in the camp of "its close enough" or "I'll celebrate any darn day I want" since each button only costs a few cents. Im sure you would never lie about the hundreds of dollars in free dining, though, so I guess you draw the line in the sand based on a dollar figure, and I draw mine on integrity.

To each their own!

 

[SEA333]

wearing a button doesn't cost anything to anybody. Saying your kid is 9 when they are really 10 costs Disney the amount they SHOULD be paying for tickets and dining, because it's supposed to be a higher level once you hit 10.

Disney gets those buttons donated to them to hand out to whomever wants one??!! If not, they cost *something*, even if its nominal, but we all know that nothing is nominal in WDW. Costs trickle down...always.

And my point is, lying is lying, no matter what the cost. If its not your birthday, and you wear the button, where's the integrity? Integrity shouldn't have to cost something in order for it to be observed.

And, no, it doesn't bother me who wears what...I just don't like seeing disers blasting people for lying about one thing, then saying its ok for the next.

 

[juliebug1997]

True...the dollar values are different, but the MORAL is still the same - both are lying to get something you are not supposed to get. It sounds like you are in the camp of "its close enough" or "I'll celebrate any darn day I want" since each button only costs a few cents. Im sure you would never lie about the hundreds of dollars in free dining, though, so I guess you draw the line in the sand based on a dollar figure, and I draw mine on integrity.

To each their own!

How is it integrity? They are not lying about their birthday or anniversary. In fact, when Disney used to allow you to put if you were celebrating anything on the dining reservation system online, you could put the actual date (which I always did). Our anniversary is in May. I teach school. We can't go on the actual date. Disney doesn't care. It was a crap shoot on whether or not we "got" anything. I have even been since I was done with chemo and we were celebrating. I got a bunch of congratulations and that was more than I expected. Again, Disney allows people to celebrate at more convenient times.

 

[BlueGiraffe]

This thread makes me laugh.

I can't believe people are getting so wound up about other people wearing a pin/button/badge to celebrate something that happened on another day...

Disney are happy to give them out, so why should people be made to feel bad for having them?

 

[SEA333]

How is it integrity? They are not lying about their birthday or anniversary. In fact, when Disney used to allow you to put if you were celebrating anything on the dining reservation system online, you could put the actual date (which I always did). Our anniversary is in May. I teach school. We can't go on the actual date. Disney doesn't care. It was a crap shoot on whether or not we "got" anything. I have even been since I was done with chemo and we were celebrating. I got a bunch of congratulations and that was more than I expected. Again, Disney allows people to celebrate at more convenient times.

Birthdays are once a year....seems kind of black and white to me. If its may 23, its my birthday. If its may 24th, its not. If I'm wearing a button that says "its my birthday!"and its may 23rd, then the integrity of the message is there. Its really not rocket science.

 

[Granny square]

Integrity and morals? The question is "what are you celebrating? Not "is today your anniversary or birthday." It isn't "lying". Jt is answering a question.

But not all of us are so Pharisee like in our thought process. Luckily!

We celebrate when we have time, energy and finances. We don't get buttons at wdw because I don't do buttons. But if someone asked me what I celebrating when I go to wdw this fall I'd say my sister's birthday because she is our "excuse" to run away for a few girl days in the happy place of our kidhood. Last year it was my 50th we went to celebrate.

 

[Granny square]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/just_for_kids/birthdays.htm

It doesn't say "it's my birthday"

 

[SEA333]

Integrity and morals? The question is "what are you celebrating? Not "is today your anniversary or birthday." It isn't "lying". Jt is answering a question.

But not all of us are so Pharisee like in our thought process. Luckily!

We celebrate when we have time, energy and finances. We don't get buttons at wdw because I don't do buttons. But if someone asked me what I celebrating when I go to wdw this fall I'd say my sister's birthday because she is our "excuse" to run away for a few girl days in the happy place of our kidhood. Last year it was my 50th we went to celebrate.

Ahhhh....my deepest apologies, then. I didn't realize the question was phrased in such a way that nobody really has to lie in order to get a birthday button when its not their birthday! In that case, carry on, then!!

And, yes...my thoughts often run toward what is right and wrong. I'm pretty OK with that.....keeps me honest.

Lololololololol

 

[SEA333]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/just_for_kids/birthdays.htm

It doesn't say "it's my birthday"

Whew!! Saves everyone from having to pretend its their birthday, then, doesn't it!!!

Oh...wait...

 

[StephMS]

We were in WDW a couple of years ago during my actual birthday week. I was given a button upon check in, but was waiting until the actual day to wear it.

The big day was Thursday and on Tuesday we were at Typhoon Lagoon waiting for the park to open. CM was trying to keep guests entertained and was asking if anyone had a birthday. Hubby points to me and the CM asked why I wasn't wearing my button.

I told her that I was waiting for the actual day and her response was, "Don't you know your birthday lasts the entire week?" She gave me a button and got everyone to sing "Happy Birthday". It was very sweet.

I learned that Disney wants us to celebrate our life events. Whether it's the "actual day" or not.

 

[JaimeK]

This thread is so amusing.

I'm planning my 2nd trip, ever. We last went 5.5 years ago. So no we don't plan a trip to exactly coincide with a birthday or anniversary. And no we wouldn't be back the next month to be there for a birthday either. So yes, we'll "celebrate" whatever we want while we're there. I guess having my son's birthday party 2 months after his actual birthday was lying/cheating also?

 

[Granny square]

Boy this is a testy issue with you isn't it? Too funny. You begrudge a kid of being able to have a celebration. Your kids always had their birthday parties on their birthdays? Did people sing to them "happy birthday" when it wasn't? Of their card comes late in the mail are they still allowed to open it? And you feel self righteous as you tell them they have to wait til next year...

Do you let your attend a weekend birthday party and sing?

Good golly miss Molly. I happily live a life of grace and not black and white judgments