Is this lying? Birthday.

[lucincia]

After our last week's trip to WDW for DD2's birthday, DD7 wants her birthday there too. But she also wants to do Mickey's Halloween Party thing in October.

Her b-day is in mid-November. Is it considered "lying" and will we be burned eternally in Disney heck if we go in October, designate a day as her "birthday", and celebrate it that way with birthday buttons from the parks' guest services?

 

[Feralpeg]

No. Who would know if you don't tell them? Disney doesn't care. Celebrate whenever you'd like.

 

[nicolemarie]

We just got back from Disney for my DD7's bday. Her actual birthday was not when we were there, but it was her present from us. I phrased it like this at City Hall - "We are here celebrating her birthday. Can she have a birthday button?" It just felt better than actually saying "its her birthday" when it really wasn't. But if you are there to celebrate, it certainly makes it more special if there is attention focused on the birthday child. It shouldn't matter if it isn't the actual day.

 

[beattyfamily]

There's nothing wrong with celebrating your child's birthday at Disney a week or two or more before or after it occurs. It's not like you get a bunch of free perks or anything. You get a button. You don't even have to lie to them so then you will be doing absolutely nothing wrong. Go and enjoy!

 

[lucincia]

There's nothing wrong with celebrating your child's birthday at Disney a week or two or more before or after it occurs. It's not like you get a bunch of free perks or anything. You get a button. You don't even have to lie to them so then you will be doing absolutely nothing wrong. Go and enjoy!

Actually, last week, during DD2's bday (when she turned 3) she had some perks. We got all 4 buttons for her that day from all 4 parks (yeah, we're insane) She got couple free cookies from couple bakery places when she walked through. She's a budding pin trader and got some free pins from CMs who said that she didn't have to trade anything for their pins. I guess it depends on the CMs you bump into.

 

[jmclester]

Do it. Our wedding anniversary is in July. We have had to reschedule our "anniversary" trip twice and are finally leaving on Friday. I told them when I made ressies at CRT that we are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and that is not a lie. We are truly celebrating our ann. with a trip to WDW as planned 6 months ago!! Who's gonna know different?

 

[pic22]

People go to Disney to feel special, I just got back from celebrating my dd 1st birtday which is this Friday. She received a few Special Moments Certificates, but other than that did not recieve anything "free". Also if it makes you feel better, at Liberty Tree Tavern the gentleman at the door, taking reservation information asked the woman in front of us if it was anyone's birthday, and she replied no, to which he added: "Are you sure this is Disney".

 

[DeluxePrincess]

You go ahead and celebrate the birthday. Don't even worry about it!

 

[bytheblood]

1. If that is when you are celebrating, then you are not lying to say you are celebrating then.
2. Only you would know if you are being dishonest.

 

[cali99boy]

is it lying? well.. yeah

But no one will care

 

[goofy4tink]

When we are there and celebrating a birthday this is how we do it....if it is the actual day of the birthday, then we say it is that person's birthday. But if it isn't the actual day, we just say we are celebrating so and so's birthday at WDW. No biggie. I only have a problem with it if someone goes there, saying it is little Johnny's birthday, when the birthday was in July and it is now Nov, and they are expecting something free and then complain when something doesn't magically happen. This in no way is what I think any of you are doing, but I have seen some complaints here that nothing magical happened on someone's birthday. Just wear the button and have a terrific celebration. I know that we wished a ton of kids a 'Happy Birthday' last week!!!! Didn't ask if it was actually the birth date!!! Who cares.

 

[Otimon]

If this were my child, and I am speaking personally here, I would be concerned about the message I'd be giving to my daughter to let her celebrate her birthday as such when it really wasn't. For me that message would be that it's ok to lie because, and whenever, it suits you. Don't think for one moment your youngster wouldn't realize it.

Why not give her the choice when the time comes and let her decide which of the two days (Halloween Party at Disney or birthday at Disney later on) would be most important to her.

Best wishes.

 

[Dare2Wish]

Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Although on our last trip, people were celebrating birthdays EVERYWHERE we went. When we were at Prime Time Cafe, those NOT celebrating birthdays were in the minority. How many were there on their ACTUAL birthdays? Who knows? Who cares? Just have a good time.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

my friend and i went last week in sept/first in oct....her bday is beginning of sept and mine is oct 18...we had pins that said birthday trip...we had a ball

 

[kaebonz]

Maybe they should make a 'very merry un-birthday' pin. They could put the Mad Hatter on it and we could all celebrate!!!!!


Less than 100 hours until we depart to see the World, wahoooooo!

 

[eeyore45]

We did the same thing a previous poster did, we were there all week, Oct 4 (arrival day) was mom's bday Oct 7th was DD, we were there 'celebrating' their bdays... each ressie, we told them, twice I had bday cakes pre ordered I paid for (I only reccommend doing this at Grand Floridian now, 1900 Park Fare Dinner was so far superior than LTT bday cake, both cost the same!)

However, when we were at AK, a CM asked dd (she and mom both had their pins on) "Is today your bday?" "Actually it was Friday, but I'm celebrating all week!!" or maybe the CM asked when her actuall bday was and she replied "Friday" anyway, we were honest in giving the actual bday!! (but when I think of that parade, a part of me wanted to lie!! the other part won out!!)

So I agree with the majority, CELEBRATE!!

 

[TammyJ]

I agree with Otimon. While I don't think you'll burn in heck for a little white lie I do worry about the message it sends to your daughter. It seems to me the birthday buttons mean little if people can wear them on any day they choose. You are supposed to get special treatment because it is your birthday, not because you want it.

 

[jcriket]

Something to think about also, we've celebrated birthdays, and our anniversery, many times over the years. It seems they keep good records over that time. They once told me something about my daughters age, or something, I can't remember, but I remember telling her she new more than I did. This was when I was ordering a room. I don't think anyone would care if they knew I wasn't being honest, but I might feel bad about it.

 

[Stacerita]

We were at WDW last week celebrating the sweetpea's birthday. We didn't expect special treatment or anything, but did get buttons from all the parks. When we went to get the buttons, we asked to have a button. Nothing was said to us about if it really was or not. But if someone asked how old the sweetpea was today.....sweetpea replied (without me telling what to say) that we were celebrating today, but the real birhtday is on sunday. Most cast memebers laughed and said happy birthday and have a great day. Pick a day and celebrate. Who cares. But like others have said, i wouldn't ask my kid to lie or anything like that. Just dont expect to have something special happy. If it does great, if not, no worries. And I would suggest that the day you plan to celebrate, you might want to consider ordering a cake. We did and had a great time with it. Who cares if its not the "actual" day. Celebrate it when you want.

 

[In a hurry]

It seems a silly question, of course it is lying. Why ask? The only one who might "bust you" is your little girl, however.