Is this lying? Birthday.

[lucincia]

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

Well, there are different shades of lying, like some posters have implied. Also, there is a difference saying "today is my birthday" and "today I am celebrating my birthday", like some posters have stated. I like the idea of just saying today is a birthday celebration, rather than today is THE birthday. You only do the latter when you try to escape paying right ticket price

I don't think I can pass my 7 years old off as a 2 years old.

 

[ClarabelleCow]

Glad I opened this thread!! We will be down, arriving 12/29 and its my sons b-day on 12/30 and my b-day is 1/4, but thats the day we are leaving, I had no idea we could get pins from the different parks!!! Where do you go to get them. I know Town Hall in MK, but where in the other parks??

 

[lucincia]

Glad I opened this thread!! We will be down, arriving 12/29 and its my sons b-day on 12/30 and my b-day is 1/4, but thats the day we are leaving, I had no idea we could get pins from the different parks!!! Where do you go to get them. I know Town Hall in MK, but where in the other parks??

Go to Guest Relations desk at the front of the parks and ask for the birthday pins.

Every park has its own special birthday pin except for MGM. MGM just has a simple Congratulations pin with Walt Disney World label on it. Nothing special denoting that it was from Disney MGM nor birthday celebration. Lame

In theory, you can pick up the pins any time during your stay, since they dont ask for birthday verfication. But, we thought we would make it an "adventure" by going on DD's actual birthday to all 4 parks and pick up the pins. Means more that way I guess

Happy early bdays!

 

[jmclester]

Hellooooooo! Who's birthday did WDW "celebrate" all of last year not to mention (ok I will) the Disneyland 50th anniversary year-long celebration!

Party time!!

 

[TammyJ]

Hellooooooo! Who's birthday did WDW "celebrate" all of last year not to mention (ok I will) the Disneyland 50th anniversary year-long celebration!

Party time!!

OK, still don't like the idea but I guess WDW did set the precedent.

 

[cinder1]

For those of you who don't like the message this sends, let me ask you a question....do you always manage to have your kid's birthday party on his/her actual birthday? We rarely manage that. Some birthdays are on weekdays, some fall when we have dance competitions or basketball tournaments, etc. To say you are celebrating her birthday while at WDW is not lying. Just like you are celebrating her birthday at Chuck E. Cheese on Sat when her birthday is on Mon.

 

[WaltD4Me]

Well, it isn't like the Disney Birthday Police are going to bust you or anything and I know Disney doesn't care if you get a button and it's not your actual birthday, but I will say it may make a difference to your little girl. It might be a little "weird" when you are actually there. This is what happened to me.

I took my six year old niece to Disney World in May, we arrived 2 days after her birthday and the trip was a birthday present, so I thought it would be fun to get a Birthday button for her on our 1st day. Lots of people wished her happy birthday and we got a nice cupcake with a candle at one of the restaurants and when we went to see Ariel she made a big deal and asked me niece all about her birthday and then after that my niece took the button off. I think she felt like she was lying to Ariel and I think she felt bad and then I felt bad. It turned out it wasn't as fun or as special since it wasn't really her birthday. After the Ariel thing, I realized quite a few CM's had said to my niece "Oh! Today is your birthday! Happy Birthday!" and my niece had only just nodded or looked at me to confirm and it dawned on me that she was uncomfortable. It may not bother you and no one may think it's a big deal and of course you can celebrate whenever you want, but it might feel weird to your child and not be worth it.

 

[In a hurry]

For those of you who don't like the message this sends, let me ask you a question....do you always manage to have your kid's birthday party on his/her actual birthday? We rarely manage that. Some birthdays are on weekdays, some fall when we have dance competitions or basketball tournaments, etc. To say you are celebrating her birthday while at WDW is not lying. Just like you are celebrating her birthday at Chuck E. Cheese on Sat when her birthday is on Mon.

But I don't go to a restaurant and SAY it is her birthday, esp expecting freebies.

 

[mousemom218]

Count me among the crowd that's uncomfortable with this! Surely the child knows it's not her birthday--what is she supposed to say when people ask her about it?

One year we were there on DD's 8th birthday for a quick 2-day trip. We were on our way out of MK to leave for home and took a potty break at the restrooms outside Tony's Town Square Restaurant. A CM who must have been the restauant manager asked DD why she looked sad, and she replied that it was her birthday and she had to go home but she wanted to stay. The CM reminded her how lucky she was to be there on her birthday, asked us to wait, and within 5 minutes brought an entire cake, with candles, singing, etc, to DD, and gave it to us to take home! We weren't even having dinner there--just using the rest rooms! DD was so thrilled and felt so special--it was a really magical Disney moment. How would she have felt if it wasn't really her birthday and she got that kind of attention? Probably crummy--I know I would have felt awful!

 

[hopemax]

Even back home a lot of kids don't celebrate their birthday on their actual birthday. My birthday is so near Christmas that all my friends would be traveling for the holidays, so my parents always had my birthdays the weekend before school got out, so that people could come. I suppose they shouldn't have done that since it wasn't my actual birthday?

Disney knows that people use Disney as a place to celebrate, but schedules don't always lead to being there on the ACTUAL day and if your child knows this is a special thing this year, and this isn't just a way to scam Disney don't sweat it.

 

[Tigger2]

I wouldn't consider it lying if the trip is to "celebrate" the birthday. Because my BDay is the day after Christmas, it isn't possible for me to be there on my actual birthday (family obligations, cost, etc.) What I would do is pick one day during the trip & consider that my Bday. That would be the only day I would get/wear the pins. Therefore, you still get to "feel special" and not feel like you're taking advantage.

 

[cindyding0412]

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what day it is doesn't matter much I think.
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[lclark0621]

I have gone out to dinner to celebrate my birthday on a day that is not actually my birthday.

Sometimes my birthday lands on a week day & we can't go out that night because people have to go to work the next day or whatever.

DH has usually told the resturant staff it is my birthday. I get embarrassed by them singing to me...It is fun for all.

Is it my actual birthday? NO! Are we out for my birthday dinner? YES!

We are taking some friends with us to WDW in March & we are CELEBRATING their daughter's 3rd birthday. We picked to celebrate it the day we are having dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table for dinner. We will get her a cake, sing her happy birthday & celebrate her birthday that day. The day we choose to celebrate it is actually 5 days before her birthday, but we wont be in Disney World for her actual birthday.

And NO we dont feel guilty about it at all.

 

[salmoneous]

This thread sure is a hoot. Personally, I see nothing wrong with getting a button and celebrating. Sure, go right ahead.

But, you know what? It is lying. Period. The button doesn't say, "I'm celebrating my birthday". It says it is my birthday. Either wear it or don't - whatever seems right to you. But don't come up with some sort of tortuous logic to try and think it isn't a lie.

 

[bigcrit]

We are taking our girls to Disney for their 8th birthday in a week. We are attending each park on a different day and we will be "celebrating" their birthday at each park. This has been planned for so long. We will only say it is their birthday on the actual day 12/18. I see nothing wrong with it. In our house, our girls already know lying is wrong so they wouldn't anyway. But saying you are celebrating isn't lying. These types of threads always stir up the pot. I mean GEEZ you would think we were talking about a much worse crime at Disney like POOL HOPPING or using a RESORT MUG at a different resort.

 

[Pooh1219]

Yes, it's lying. No, it's not lying. Whatever--why would the opinions of 30 random people from a message board affect your decision of what is right and what is wrong? If you have to ask, maybe you know the answer.

 

[Maverick]

Yes, it's lying. No, it's not lying. Whatever--why would the opinions of 30 random people from a message board affect your decision of what is right and what is wrong? If you have to ask, maybe you know the answer.

Pooh1219 - You are sooooooooooooooooooo right on the money.

Mav

 

[Darth Eisner]

When my daughter turned 5 we did a week at WDW. You better believe all 7 days were my daughter's birthday. I will celebrate every day of my little girl's life and I don't think that WDW minded extending her birthday. Now those Universal people, they probably I.D..

 

[lucincia]

Yes, it's lying. No, it's not lying. Whatever--why would the opinions of 30 random people from a message board affect your decision of what is right and what is wrong? If you have to ask, maybe you know the answer.

Because that's what it is, asking for opinions. Why would anyone want to use Disboards if you don't want people's input and opinions and views on things? Or people may just be baiting for flames

 

[beattyfamily]

Yes, it's lying. No, it's not lying. Whatever--why would the opinions of 30 random people from a message board affect your decision of what is right and what is wrong? If you have to ask, maybe you know the answer.

Are we talking about a birthday celebration or stealing/cheating something from Disney? I'm confused. I'm always amazed and shocked at how these "Birthday at Disney" threads always turn ugly.

Isn't asking for opinions on various Disney subjects what these boards are for? It's not like she wants to sneak in a 3 year old for free, or use an old resort mug, or pool hop.

I'm so sorry OP. Just do what you want for your family. If you get the buttons, all you have to do is tell the truth. We are celebrating our DD's birthday today as this is her birthday trip. I promise you Disney doesn't care in the least. After all they want people to make birthday/anniversary/engagement/marriage memories with them! It means even more future business and they are the kings at dragging out a birthday/anniversary celebration for goodness sake.

Just egnore those who are practically calling you a liar and a cheat and a bad mother. They need to lighten up, big time!