Here's an odd question......

[Disney_1derland]

We are going next May as a belated honeymoon/5th anniversary trip. We have never been on a vacation together alone, totally missed the honeymoon thing and this is a very special trip for us. There is always talk of having your special occasions noted on your reservations.


So....my question is, would you note this as an anniversary (technically we're going a week after our 5th anniversary) or a honeymoon? Does it make a difference?

I think it would lend itself to the romantic aspect of the trip to have it noted as a honeymoon if anyone were to wish us a happy marriage, though there is a lot to be said about reaching this 5 year anniversary too (my first marriage only lasted 3 years )

Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

 

[safetymom]

I would note it as your anniversary. If anyone asks say it is the honeymoon you never got.

Just a reminder though, don't go expecting because you noted it that WDW will do all sorts of things for you. If you really want something special arrange and pay for it yourself. Otherwise you will be disappointed.

It will be magical celebrating at WDW either way.

 

[Disney_1derland]

it never even occurred to me that anyone would actually DO anything other than say 'happy anniversary' or wish you a happy life together or something to that extent. Is that why people make such a big deal about having it notated on the reservation?

We are planning on doing the re-hitching and I was thinking this would be the only reason to have it notated, even though it won't technically be the day of our anniversary, if it was on the reservations that way then we'd be able to do this.

 

[renessa]

I would definately go with the Anniversary route! There is nothing wrong with making small talk with the CM making your reservation or your PS. We went in 2002 for our honeymoon and had some pixie dust!!! When they ask about how many adults/children....I just said definately just the two of us (adults) we're on our honeymoon.

We were given the "lucky" table 13 at HDDR, a window seat at Cindy's with goblets (lunch), a nice view out of the way at Boma, and a Magical Moments certificate at Prime Time. We didn't want to wear the Bride and Groom ears- too hot in July. We did wear the Bride and Groom pins and had lots of congratulations, etc. It was nice without going over the top.

On a side note, my Dh did speak with someone at the front desk and mention my birthday. They had a cute picture card signed by Minnie and Mickey waiting in our room that evening. It was a nice touch, and a nice suprise for me!!!

 

[safetymom]

Disney_1derland, sometimes people on this board after reading of others experiences think that WDW will do something special for them out of the blue.

I just wanted to remind you and others not to count on any special treatment because of your celebration. If it happens then it is truly magical.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

We just recently went to Jamaica and it was a "belated honeymoon" but also celebrating anniversary (14yrs). We noted our reservations as anniversary- but mentioned when checking in that it was our belated honeymoon or what some might consider a 2nd honeymoon (but we never had the first- and this was our only trip without the children in over 10yrs) and got upgraded to a honeymoon suite (which basically just consisted of a king bed instead of 2 double beds in the room).

I'd say maybe make a note on the reservation that you were celebrating your anniversary. But if you are asked by anyone- you can mention the honeymoon also.

 

[shellybaxter]

We took our first trip to Disney 16 years after we were married. It wasn't on the Aniversary of our marriage, but we wanted a romantic trip. We didn't note anything on our priority seating, but got some great romantic tables anyway. On our reservations, and in the faxed room request I noted it was a "second honeymoon" and that we really wanted it to be romantic. We got a great room that was everything we asked for.

It really turned out to be a second honeymoon. I fell in love we Darling Husband all over again. We'd had a couple of rough years in our marriage and this truly was a turning point for us. Disney does know how to do romance.

Shelly

 

[gilld]

Back in 1997 we spent our 20th anniversary at POFQ along with the 3 children and my Mum. We didn't tell anyone that we were celebrating our 20th but when we returned from the park on "the day" we found a card and photograph frame congratulating us on our anniversary from "our friends at Disney". I can only assume that the maid must have noticed the anniversary cards we had displayed on the window ledge. It was a lovely surprise...definitely a sprinkling of pixie dust.
I'd tell them it's your anniversary , special because you didn't get to take a honeymoon. Have a wonderful time.