weird would you do it

[emmett w.smith jr.]

Going down on dec 6,2002 but my b-day is on Dec 18,2002 do you think it is weird to go down to disney and say happy b-day on the day of you trip knowing that your real b-day is week away or would you go on the day of your b-day

 

[CrzyforPiglet]

I don't think it's weird at all. Our december trip is sandwiched between 2 birthdays. My niece will have just turned 3 before we arrive and my husband will turn ?? a week after we leave. We have a birthday meal planned for each - one in the beginning of our trip and one at the end. I think it all comes down to what you're comfortable with. I probably wouldn't say anything if it was several weeks or months difference but a week or 2 is no big deal to me.

 

[kel3420]

I agree, and don't think it is weird at all. As a matter of fact, I would mention it to the reservation clerk and to the CM at check-in. They have been known to do wonderful things for guests on thier birthdays.

What a wonderful birthday present.

 

[miko]

Sounds like at least part of the reason for the trip is to celebrate your birthday. Famous people (Washington, Lincoln, King...) actual birthdays are moved to match up with weekends so why not flexibility in yours. WDW does not offer anything special on your birthday so you would not be trying to trick them. They do some nice things in recognition of special days but they don't always happen.

 

[CamColt]

Well, since you asked what others would do, Ill be honest and say I wouldnt do it, even if it were my birthday. I dont like extra attention and I think its silly for adults to need that attention. My/Our celebrations are just that...ours. I dont care to share them with strangers. Maybe if it were my kids birthday, but that would just be for them. But on the other hand plenty of people do do it, so if you want to, go ahead. Im not saying its wrong, just a little silly to me. Technically everybody in WDW could say they were celebrating their birthday and every couple celebrating their anniversary. This sort of takes away from those who truly are having a special day. This past August we were in Mama Melrose and it was announced that returning honeymooners were in the restaurant. We were all supposed to congratulate them. FOR WHAT? DH & I ate there on our honeymoon and 3 times since, yet I didnt expect a big reception. I definitely thought that one was over the top!

And BTW, you have a great birthday! You share it with my DS!

 

[erikthewise]

Call me weird but I wouldn't do it, even if it were only off by one day.
However I don't care to criticize those who would.
Maybe it's just because I'm literal minded, or maybe I'm just not interested in bending the truth to get cake and ice cream.

 

[pnelson]

I think 12 days is a bit of a stretch. Your'e going December 6 and your birthday is not until Dec. 18th. Seems a little out there to me, but I don't think anything is morally wrong with it. Like the other poster said, it seems a little silly.

 

[Disneydenise]

We have celebrated everyones b-day in DW but mine. We have only been in DW on DH real b-day. We are going to celebrate the persons b-day so it doesn't matter to me. We checked in 9 days after my sons real day but that was his birthday trip. We went to dinner at the restaurant that he wanted. He didn't want a big deal made so we didn't do it there but I told the CM that it was his B-day at the hotel and whn we checked in there was a cake candles and hats it was a nice surprise.
Trivia:Years ago when you were born in the country they gave everyone the same birthday by virtue of the time the records were recieved at the clerks office. Even if it was 9 months after the fact.