Everybody's Celebrating Something! No Questions Asked!

[Burnedout]

I was thinking something similar except that I just wish that the things people did were normally this minor! I personally don't even notice when people wear pins or whatever.

Lol truth. This is easy. In the end whether someone is stingy with their happy birthdays isn't going to affect my life. The thought process intrigues me when it comes from a seemingly reasonable person.

Now some people are just the type to think their sins or bad attitudes and unkindness are better than those of the people around them. There is no intrigue there.

 

[blackmamba10000]

I personally think its nice of Disney to offer these pins. I enjoy seeing people with them and have never been bothered by it. I loved it when people wished my husband and I happy anniversary. I try to humor people wearing the pins. I'd rather give someone the benefit of the doubt, instead of missing an opportunity to make their trip even more special.

 

[JoeA]

Do they have a "I'm celebrating making you mad" pin?

 

[smidgy]

The thing is, I don't worry about it while I'm at WDW. I'm too busy enjoying my vacation. That doesn't mean that when the subject comes up for discussion, that I can't say that .....

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I agree with you about this part of your post. this is not just a touring plan board. it's also a discussion board. we may agree or disagree. that is what makes it a discussion.


I personally love the button.s like I stated previously, I got a big kick out of hubby wearing the pin the whole week (just cause it was on h is jacket.. it was chilly.). and mr. grumpy gills kept growling at CMs wishing him a happy birthday!!!!

I do think "participation trophys": esp in middle school or higher , are ridiculous. my opinion.

 

[MartDM]

I'm with maxiesmom. I don't acknowledge the pins any longer either.

I was apparently mistaken in my belief that their wearing of the button broadcasting their "celebration" was my cue to acknowledge the celebration. However, too many times I've wished a happy birthday/anniversary/etc. only to have the person tersely state that it wasn't their birthday/anniversary/etc. and it was actually some time ago (stated in a tone that suggested I was ignorant for not realizing it).

Like a previous poster inquired, I was left wondering why they wore the button if they found acknowledgement of their celebration so annoying and thus I decided to ignore them from then on. So, more power to those of you who enjoy wearing them...I just won't be sharing in your celebrations any longer for fear of being rebuked should your pin indicate a celebration you are not in fact engaging in.

 

[smidgy]

event hough we have been to WDW over 20 times, when we went to DL last october, we both wore 1st visit buttons!! hey! it was our first time THERE!! lol

 

[Jennasis]

On one trip, DH and I had our anniversary buttons on and I guess I had forgotten about it...when a CM wished me a happy anniversary I said "Thanks!" then quickly turned to DH and whispered incredulously "how did he know??"

I blame an overload of heat and pixie dust.

 

[TagsMissy]

Just wanted to know what you think about this. Is it fair to offer everyone an "I'm celebrating" button whether they are or not? Or should I just chill?.... I'm really tempted as I book my next visit to tell the Disney rep "No" when they ask me if I'm celebrating anything this trip.

Since you asked, I suggest chilling. How does it affect or matter to you whether someone wears a button or not?

 

[Sleepy425]

I worked in MK in 2004 as a custodian. They encouraged us to keep extra Birthday buttons in our pouches. I would often hand them out to kids an adults alike who "had a birthday this year!!!" Then I would bring them over to a house phone to have Goofy wish them a happy birthday. It was about spreading unexpected magic and memories - none of us cast members cared if it was REALLY your birthday. If you were in a mood to celebrate, we were happy to join in. I for one am glad that hasn't changed. To require proof of a celebration in order to wear a pin is crazy.

 

[mummabear]

Do they have a "I'm celebrating making you mad" pin?

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

I want a "CELEBRATING MY UNBIRTHDAY!" Pin

YES

 

[Planogirl]

How about an "I'm not celebrating anything" pin?

 

[Kellykins1218]

here's my take on the whole thing.... while it may seem like 'everyone is celebrating something', in their little world, their celebration is important to THEM. No one knows what's going on in someone else's world.... someone might be celebrating their kid graduating kindergarten, another might be celebrating being cancer free, another might have a birthday. the point is, WHO CARES? in a world where there is so much bad news, isn't just nice to see so many people celebrating something good???

For me, I see someone with a button and it makes me a little happier just seeing it..... because someone has something special to be excited about. How cool is that? And maybe their birthday isn't until next month, or their anniversary isn't until the middle of the year..... but maybe they can't plan their trip at that exact time. So they chose the happiest place on Earth to celebrate their wonderful celebration. Good for them.

When we went the first time, it was actually my birthday during the week we were there. I wore a button and as a family, we had a lot of fun. Our second trip, we went during the week of my husband's birthday. Again, it was great. Well, our daughter kind of now felt left out.... her birthday is in November, and there's no way for us to go during her birthday. So I promised her that when we go the next trip, we're celebrating her birthday early. If that bothers anyone, well so be it.... I figure that it's their issue and they just need a little more joy in their life. Me, I'm going to celebrate my kid and make her trip a little more special.

For those who feel that "if everyone does it, it doesn't make anyone special", I disagree. We're all special and we all have little happinesses and victories to celebrate. This isn't a contest, and this isn't a sporting event.... It's DISNEY. Instead of tearing each other down, how about trying to celebrate WITH others and just say "hey, Happy Birthday" or "Happy Kindergarten Graduation!" and genuinely NOT care if it was last week or not for another month.

Best. Post. Ever.

 

[think-like-tink]

I say chill and be happy!

I notice the buttons when we are line. Really. What else do you have to do but stand there and be hot, excited, tired, excited. So, I look around and people watch. I will say the "happy birthday, happy anniversary etc". Just to pass the time, however, I am sincere. You don't know people's battles and it doesn't take that much to be nice.

 

[Disney Frenhines]

I never had a 1st Time visit button for WDW, but, I made sure I got one for DL as it was my first visit, I also wore a birthday one for Walt Disney when I was there for his birthday, I got a lot of greetings which shows no one really reads what you write as I'd written 'Walt Disney' on mine. I love the 'I'm Celebrating' buttons and one day I may be lucky enough to have one of the romantic ones.When DD and I went over we put ' A Mum and Daughter Trip' on mine and 'A Daughter and Mum Trip' on hers and that got a lot of lovely comments. I with the 'just chill' team.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I've never worn a button, but I'm fine with anyone choosing something fun to celebrate if they want to. Maybe their kid got their first straight-A report card, or maybe they were well behaved on the flight to WDW. That seems about equal to a birthday in some ways.

 

[rajak73]

After reading through all the pages, I'm with the responses. Man, I can't believe how BAD we are because we just celebrated our grandsons 6th Bday on "GASP" it wasn't the exact DAY!! How can Disney have any Halloween parties or Xmas Parties that are NOT on Oct 31 or Dec 25? Don't they know that's the only days Halloween and Xmas fall on? I'm going to have to fire off a email and complain. Now, DW and I are celebrating both our bdays and our 41st anniversary at WDW in early Dec. Planned this at 499 days out. Am I getting buttons? Yes. Do I care if you wish me and DW happy birthday or happy anniversary? Nope. Not getting them trying for anything free either. 40% of couples will not be married for 40 years so yes that IS something to celebrate. As a small business owner, our busy time is summer and fall, hard to pack up and take off 3 different times and travel 1500 miles to celebrate on the EXACT day. The buttons say "I'm Celebrating" not "Today is the exact Day" so yes we are celebrating.

 

[DisneyLover0610]

After reading through all the pages, I'm with the responses. Man, I can't believe how BAD we are because we just celebrated our grandsons 6th Bday on "GASP" it wasn't the exact DAY!! How can Disney have any Halloween parties or Xmas Parties that are NOT on Oct 31 or Dec 25? Don't they know that's the only days Halloween and Xmas fall on? I'm going to have to fire off a email and complain. Now, DW and I are celebrating both our bdays and our 41st anniversary at WDW in early Dec. Planned this at 499 days out. Am I getting buttons? Yes. Do I care if you wish me and DW happy birthday or happy anniversary? Nope. Not getting them trying for anything free either. 40% of couples will not be married for 40 years so yes that IS something to celebrate. As a small business owner, our busy time is summer and fall, hard to pack up and take off 3 different times and travel 1500 miles to celebrate on the EXACT day. The buttons say "I'm Celebrating" not "Today is the exact Day" so yes we are celebrating.

DH and I are in the same boat - he is running the family business and only gets to step away (for more than one day), once a year. He's currently in the middle of a 16 day straight "work week" - so you better believe we'll be celebrating our June anniversary, birthdays and heck, just being out of work for 7 days when we head down in October!!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

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.

Seriously? Celebrating your birthday on a day that isn't actually your birthday is a breach of morality and integrity on a par with lying about your child's age to avoid paying the designated higher prices for that age?

Then everybody who puts their kid's birthday party off until the weekend because it's a school/work night is in some ethical trouble.

 

[Crystal824]

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.

Seriously? My daughter's birthday is July 28th. I'm having her party the weekend before on July 26th. Does that somehow impact my integrity because I would rather have her party on a Saturday instead of a Monday?

By the way, I'm pregnant with my second daughter due any day now. At some point, when the girls are a little older, I plan to take them to Disney in early July to celebrate both their birthdays. I think that would be a fun trip as I have been to WDW several times for my actual birthday and the week before or after. Yes, I have worn pins on the actual day and other days as well. I'll probably let them each choose a special dinner and *gasp* get them each a cake on days that aren't their actual birthdays.

As for getting a pin, yes, that is fun and we wear them. If Disney didn't offer pins, that wouldn't be a big deal either. We would still go and celebrate their birthdays. If Disney gives us something free (cupcake, etc) great but it isn't expected. I generally order a specialty made cake anyway if we are celebrating a birthday or anniversary at WDW and we have a special dinner.