Everybody's Celebrating Something! No Questions Asked!

[dreamit]

While I completely understand that people may be celebrating at Disney on a day other than the official "occasion", I do not understand why someone would want to wear a button indicating it's their birthday, etc., if it's not the actual day. I do think the fact that half the crowd is wearing a celebration button may take away from the attention for those who are there on their actual birthday, especially children. I had heard that CM will wish happy birthday to those wearing a button. Do they still do that now that so many people wear these buttons whether or not it's there actual bday?

We will be at Disney for my birthday and my dd's birthday. I will not wear a button on my bday because I don't like attention. I'm sure my dd will love wearing a button and will really love it if it causes someone to wish her happy birthday; however, I think it would make her uncomfortable if she we were to wear a button on a day other than her birthday and someone then wished her happy birthday.

 

[Jennasis]

The good news is that you (the royal "you") don't have to understand why someone would choose to wear a button on a day that isn't the actual day of their birthday/anniversary. Nobody owes me an explanation...and there is no way of anyone knowing whether the button wearer is wearing the button on the actual day (short of interrogating each and every person).

So unless you're bringing back the Spanish Inquisition (which we know no one expects LOL), the best bet is to either wish said button wearer a "Happy whatever!" or ignore them altogether.

 

[juliebug1997]

Having a stressful work day and been having an internal pity party. Thanks for keeping things in perspective and congrats both of you!

I hope your day gets better!

The good news is that you (the royal "you") don't have to understand why someone would choose to wear a button on a day that isn't the actual day of their birthday/anniversary. Nobody owes me an explanation...and there is no way of anyone knowing whether the button wearer is wearing the button on the actual day (short of interrogating each and every person).

So unless you're bringing back the Spanish Inquisition (which we know no one expects LOL), the best bet is to either wish said button wearer a "Happy whatever!" or ignore them altogether.

This times eleventy billion.

 

[Burnedout]

While I completely understand that people may be celebrating at Disney on a day other than the official "occasion", I do not understand why someone would want to wear a button indicating it's their birthday, etc., if it's not the actual day. I do think the fact that half the crowd is wearing a celebration button may take away from the attention for those who are there on their actual birthday, especially children. I had heard that CM will wish happy birthday to those wearing a button. Do they still do that now that so many people wear these buttons whether or not it's there actual bday?

We will be at Disney for my birthday and my dd's birthday. I will not wear a button on my bday because I don't like attention. I'm sure my dd will love wearing a button and will really love it if it causes someone to wish her happy birthday; however, I think it would make her uncomfortable if she we were to wear a button on a day other than her birthday and someone then wished her happy birthday.

Again... Did you ever have a birthday party for your daughter on a different day? Did people say or sing happy birthday? And maybe even bring a present? What is te difference.

 

[LilyWDW]

The good news is that you (the royal "you") don't have to understand why someone would choose to wear a button on a day that isn't the actual day of their birthday/anniversary. Nobody owes me an explanation...and there is no way of anyone knowing whether the button wearer is wearing the button on the actual day (short of interrogating each and every person).

So unless you're bringing back the Spanish Inquisition (which we know no one expects LOL), the best bet is to either wish said button wearer a "Happy whatever!" or ignore them altogether.

*Applaud*

 

[Kellykins1218]

We decided today that we're going to go to DW in 4 days...leaving early Saturday morning & hitting the parks starting on Monday. Yes, we're crazy. Anyway, the trip falls between both of our little guys' birthdays & they will be getting birthday buttons.

 

[Burnedout]

We decided today that we're going to go to DW in 4 days...leaving early Saturday morning & hitting the parks starting on Monday. Yes, we're crazy. Anyway, the trip falls between both of our little guys' birthdays & they will be getting birthday buttons.

Liar liar pants on fire! Some little kid who deserves a happy birthday more than yours because it is "their" day may lose a happy birthday wish!

 

[goofy4tink]

While I completely understand that people may be celebrating at Disney on a day other than the official "occasion", I do not understand why someone would want to wear a button indicating it's their birthday, etc., if it's not the actual day. I do think the fact that half the crowd is wearing a celebration button may take away from the attention for those who are there on their actual birthday, especially children. I had heard that CM will wish happy birthday to those wearing a button. Do they still do that now that so many people wear these buttons whether or not it's there actual bday?

We will be at Disney for my birthday and my dd's birthday. I will not wear a button on my bday because I don't like attention. I'm sure my dd will love wearing a button and will really love it if it causes someone to wish her happy birthday; however, I think it would make her uncomfortable if she we were to wear a button on a day other than her birthday and someone then wished her happy birthday.

I know that in recent years, I've cut way back on my 'happy birthdays' to other guests. It seems that every other person is wearing a 'happy birthday' or 'happy anniversary' button.
When we went to WDW to celebrate dd's 13th birthday, we traveled with her friend from childbirth class....they have remained good friends since we parents first met at childbirth class and then gave birth in the same hospital 2 days apart! I made the two girls special tee shirts that said they were now '13', and they got birthday buttons. At that point, there were two types of birthday buttons....'I'm celebrating my birthday', and 'today is my birthday'. My dd wore her 'today is my birthday' button on her actual birthday, and then they both wore the second buttons the rest of the stay. I had made note on our ADRs that they were celebrating, but only on the actual day of dd's birthday. Her friend's birthday was the day after we got home. Did we get a ton of recognition? Not a huge amount...some cupcakes, even at breakfast, and dd was pulled out of the audience at HDDR, but we were right up front, against the stage, so that may have helped. Other than that? Nope.

The good news is that you (the royal "you") don't have to understand why someone would choose to wear a button on a day that isn't the actual day of their birthday/anniversary. Nobody owes me an explanation...and there is no way of anyone knowing whether the button wearer is wearing the button on the actual day (short of interrogating each and every person).

So unless you're bringing back the Spanish Inquisition (which we know no one expects LOL), the best bet is to either wish said button wearer a "Happy whatever!" or ignore them altogether.

Have to agree.....I don't much care what others are doing or celebrating. But as I said, there just seem to be so many, I tend to not even see the special buttons anymore....so many wear them that it isn't 'special' anymore.

My issue? All those people that seem to think they are going to get all this attention and free stuff. Sure a cupcake or two, and some 'happy birthdays' but that's about it. I ordered anything special that I wanted for dd's birthdays at WDW. That way I knew it would be special.
We have celebrated her actual 6th and 13th birthdays at WDW. I have celebrated my 50th birthday, but about 2 months later. Our 20th anniversary was celebrated a week after the actual day. None of those times was really noted by Disney. And I really didn't expect anything. If I'm celebrating something, I take care of it. I don't leave it up to others to make my 'day' special.
If someone wants to celebrate birthdays 5 months after they happen, fine. None of my business. Up to everyone to do what makes their stay better and more magical.

 

[MikeP22]

The difference is days v/s months. When was the last time you were at a birthday party for someone whose birthday was 4 months past?

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this year we had to reschedule my daughter's 6th birthday party to be over a month after her actual birthday.

 

[minnie mum]

The difference is days v/s months. When was the last time you were at a birthday party for someone whose birthday was 4 months past?

Not a birthday, but an anniversary. On our 30th DH was sitting on a naval ship in the Arabian Sea. So by the time we were able to celebrate our anniversary (and to us it was a big deal), it was several months later. You have a problem with that? Ask me if I care.

 

[MikeP22]

While I completely understand that people may be celebrating at Disney on a day other than the official "occasion", I do not understand why someone would want to wear a button indicating it's their birthday, etc., if it's not the actual day.

For what it's worth the buttons do not state that it's their birthday, only that they are celebrating their birthday.

 

[AmyB2006]

someone asked a question and a few people offered a dissenting opinion from the majority....a lot of the pro button wearing replies are getting snarky and mean-spirited It's not very celebratory to be mean to someone who offers a different opinion, is it?

When someone wants to accuse someone that is wearing a birthday button not on their actual birthday but a few weeks later, or even months, as "morally or ethically wrong" or as "trying to cheat some system"... they deserve snark. Sorry. That is not an "opinion" but judgement. Big difference. You don't get anything free from Disney for wearing the pin except for a "Happy Birthday" every now and then from a CM. Sometimes, kids get a cupcake *gasp*!!

It's.a.button. If things could be kept in perspective for what they really are, I'm sure there wouldn't be as many snarky responses.

 

[AmyB2006]

The good news is that you (the royal "you") don't have to understand why someone would choose to wear a button on a day that isn't the actual day of their birthday/anniversary. Nobody owes me an explanation...and there is no way of anyone knowing whether the button wearer is wearing the button on the actual day (short of interrogating each and every person).

So unless you're bringing back the Spanish Inquisition (which we know no one expects LOL), the best bet is to either wish said button wearer a "Happy whatever!" or ignore them altogether.

Well Said.

By they way, just to let all the button police know... I will be going on Disney cruise next September next year to celebrate my 40th Birthday that will have been in May. I can't wait to wear a birthday button!!! ROFL. Seriously.

 

[MikeP22]

When someone wants to accuse someone that is wearing a birthday button not on their actual birthday but a few weeks later, or even months, as "morally or ethically wrong" or as "trying to cheat some system"... they deserve snark. Sorry. That is not an "opinion" but judgement. Big difference. You don't get anything free from Disney for wearing the pin except for a "Happy Birthday" every now and then from a CM. Sometimes, kids get a cupcake *gasp*!!

It's.a.button. If things could be kept in perspective for what they really are, I'm sure there wouldn't be as many snarky responses.

Also, isn't it really just part of the potential entertainment package that everyone who visits is paying for in some way or another?

Not everyone utilized every attraction or show on every day of their park visit. Not everyone goes to Club Cool to get "free" soda, but there's no point in begrudging the ones who do.

I think that this is the conclusion that most reasonable people will draw, at least until Disney's policy on celebrating says otherwise.

 

[It's A Happy Day]

In honor of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary, Cinderella Castle was transformed into a giant pink castle cake. The castle cake reigned for 15 months, from October1, 1996, through January 31, 1998.

How dare Disney World celebrate their anniversary every day for 15 MONTHS!!! What did they expect patrons to do? Bring presents for the whole duration? Congratulate every employee we met? I mean what kind of example are they setting to celebrate an anniversary for 15 months?

 

[mom2rtk]

In honor of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary, Cinderella Castle was transformed into a giant pink castle cake. The castle cake reigned for 15 months, from October1, 1996, through January 31, 1998.

How dare Disney World celebrate their anniversary every day for 15 MONTHS!!! What did they expect patrons to do? Bring presents for the whole duration? Congratulate every employee we met? I mean what kind of example are they setting to celebrate an anniversary for 15 months?

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[kuzco-like]

So, everyone has the right to celebrate something when at a Disney park. But what happens when everyone is celebrating something? I don't get involved in arguments about morals and fairness. But I do see a problem with everyone having to feel super special all of the time, or at least while at Disney. For me, this is similar to people who write in to the boards asking for advice about how they can make this trip to Disney more special for their kids than their last trip to Disney. That's setting up dangerous precedences and expectations. Isn't going to a Disney park enough? Many people don't get to do that, and yet they still manage to find ways to feel special and to celebrate.

 

[mom2rtk]

So, everyone has the right to celebrate something when at a Disney park. But what happens when everyone is celebrating something? I don't get involved in arguments about morals and fairness. But I do see a problem with everyone having to feel super special all of the time, or at least while at Disney. For me, this is similar to people who write in to the boards asking for advice about how they can make this trip to Disney more special for their kids than their last trip to Disney. That's setting up dangerous precedences and expectations. Isn't going to a Disney park enough? Many people don't get to do that, and yet they still manage to find ways to feel special and to celebrate.

What happens? When people go to Disney to celebrate? More people go to Disney. I'd say their promotion was a HUGE success.

 

[AmyB2006]

So, everyone has the right to celebrate something when at a Disney park. 1)But what happens when everyone is celebrating something? I don't get involved in arguments about morals and fairness. But I do see a problem with everyone having to feel super special all of the time, or at least while at Disney. For me, this is similar to people who write in to the boards asking for advice about how they can make this trip to Disney more special for their kids than their last trip to Disney. 2)That's setting up dangerous precedences and expectations. Isn't going to a Disney park enough? Many people don't get to do that, and yet they still manage to find ways to feel special and to celebrate.

1) Then it's a big party

2) Luckily for you, it's not your kids so you don't have to worry about what expectations they might have.

 

[minnie mum]

For me, this is similar to people who write in to the boards asking for advice about how they can make this trip to Disney more special for their kids than their last trip to Disney. That's setting up dangerous precedences and expectations. Isn't going to a Disney park enough? Many people don't get to do that, and yet they still manage to find ways to feel special and to celebrate.

So wearing a button is setting a dangerous precedent? Wanting to do something different or special after x number of previous visits puts you in danger of unrealistic expectations? Well alrighty then.

But really, why do you care how other people manage their trips? You don't have any insight into that family's life, dynamics or story. So MYOB applies here just as it applies IRL.