Got my voucher.... Have a look

[twokids0204]

So this is what the voucher looks like (name and bar code greyed out for obvious reasons).

 

[jordancej]

I just got my voucher today! I'm so excited!!

 

[curemyreed]

Very nice!!!
Gonna have to make a color copy of mine to keep for the scrapbook, I guess! We were enjoying ourselves cutting up in a gift shop in DHS years ago and a CM joined in the fun and we ended up with a completely unexpected Magical Moments certificate. All five of us still chime up excitedly when we come across it, "Hey! Remember when we got this?!"

 

[Anal Annie]

Did you get one for each member of your family that volunteered?

 

[twokids0204]

Did you get one for each member of your family that volunteered?

Yup....

 

[mickeyfreax]

cool!! thanks for posting a picture!

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Thanks for sharing

 

[MylilTink]

That's pretty cool! I can't wait until my event!

 

[n2mm]

Did you get one for each member of your family that volunteered?

My question too...glad it was answered.

 

[mom2shayleeandlogan]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[robinb]

You need to bring your children's original birth certificates? That's crazy! That's not happening with me. Her passport is also staying home.

 

[n2mm]

You need to bring your children's original birth certificates? That's crazy! That's not happening with me. Her passport is also staying home.

You choice not to get the GAD voucher redemed, but curious. If you got your child a passport to use to identify her, why are you not using it for the purpose it is intended for? I just don't see the big deal. Heck, when you got her passport, you had to send her original birth certification to the State Department and "hoped" they sent it back with the passport.

 

[zoie101]

I thought it was a copy of the birth certificate?

 

[janloz]

You need to bring your children's original birth certificates? That's crazy! That's not happening with me. Her passport is also staying home.

I thought it was a copy of the birth certificate?

It says on the certificate "original or copy of birth certificate".

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

You need to bring your children's original birth certificates? That's crazy! That's not happening with me. Her passport is also staying home.

Actually, the voucher that is posted says you can bring an original or a copy of a child's birth certificate.

 

[look1angel]

So this is what the voucher looks like (name and bar code greyed out for obvious reasons).

I tried to "Give a day to Get a day" but the person in charge became ill & had to cancel but because we all showed up & waited for an hour she still went ahead & put us down as volunteering.

Unfortunatly we won't be using ours because our dates are from the 18th of Dec to the 23rd, so we're just going to donate our tickets. I still plan on going back & getting more involved with the cause though. (pet adoption). In fact we adopted a German Shepherd the morning we set out to volunteer.

Hope the idea goes beyond just giving 1 day

 

[robinb]

You choice not to get the GAD voucher redemed, but curious. If you got your child a passport to use to identify her, why are you not using it for the purpose it is intended for? I just don't see the big deal. Heck, when you got her passport, you had to send her original birth certification to the State Department and "hoped" they sent it back with the passport.

The "big deal" is the Big Brother nature of the requirement. I think it's completely ridicules for parents to prove the identity of their children to redeem a stupid voucher. And what the heck is a birth certificate going to tell them anyway? It's just silly all around.

FWIW, I got her first passport when she was 4 months old so we could travel internationally. NOT to provide identification for Disney. Both the passport and the birth certificate are staying at home. If they choose to enforce the rule then I will donate the voucher to someone who doesn't mind Big Brother Mickey knowing things about their kids.

 

[Ka' eo]

I think it is reasonable to ask for id for each person getting a ticket. These are non-transferable vouchers and it would be very easy for abuses to occur. People could sign up friends relatives and get extra vouchers. Given the fact that Disney is giving probaby tens of thousands of tickets away, I don't think it is big brotherish to ask for proof of identity to minimize abuse. JMHO


Look1Angel, that is so nice about the pet adoption! Congrats! This is a great example of the good that will come out of this promotion. Enjoy your new puppy!

 

[robinb]

I think it is reasonable to ask for id for each person getting a ticket. These are non-transferable vouchers and it would be very easy for abuses to occur. People could sign up friends relatives and get extra vouchers. Given the fact that Disney is giving probaby tens of thousands of tickets away, I don't think it is big brotherish to ask for proof of identity to minimize abuse. JMHO


Look1Angel, that is so nice about the pet adoption! Congrats! This is a great example of the good that will come out of this promotion. Enjoy your new puppy!

What "abuse"? What does it matter if one person did the work and another used the voucher other than it's against the rules? I don't mind showing an ID for myself. It's my DD that I am concerned about. I don't want her name and birthdate permanently in some Disney database.

 

[BradyBz12]

I don't want her name and birthdate permanently in some Disney database.

Totally your call, and I understand your concerns.

On the flip side it's Disney's prerogative to set the rules any way they wish (for reasons unknown to the rest of us) and since they've clearly stated the requirements for redemption of the voucher, it's unlikely they'll allow you to redeem a voucher for your daughter without ID.

From the GAD FAQ page...

What do I need to bring to the theme park to redeem my voucher?

To redeem your ticket at a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park, you must bring a valid photo ID along with your voucher. Valid ID is one of the following: valid Government Issued Passport, valid Driver's License including a photo, or valid Government Issued Photo ID. For children under 18 who do not have any of the previous listed IDs, a copy of a Birth Certificate is acceptable. School IDs or children security IDs are not deemed Government Issued Photo IDs and will not be accepted. Please note: the Guest whose name is on the voucher must be present at the time of ticket redemption (for example, parents cannot redeem tickets for their children in their absence.)

What if I forget my child's proof of identification when I visit the theme park to redeem his or her voucher?

Unfortunately, a voucher cannot be redeemed without proof of identification for children or adults.

If the name on my voucher no longer matches my identification, how do I update my voucher?

Just bring proper documentation that shows the official name change to the name on your identification, along with your valid photo ID and voucher, to a Disney theme park at the time of redemption.

Can I give the free ticket to someone else?

The ticket is non-transferable so you may not give it to someone else, but you may donate your ticket to one of the following non-profit organizations designated by Disney Parks through this site:

* Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
* Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern California
* Dreams Take Flight Canada

FWIW the same system was in place for the birthday promotion last year, except that promo required an original birth certificate for kids.