Would you say this?

[Rajah]

If you were going to a Disney park (WDW or DL) and staying at a Disney hotel, if the trip was *for* your anniversary but not *on* your anniversary, would you tell the hotel this was a trip for your anniversary?

I'm debating (if we stay at DLH or Paradise Pier at Disneyland) whether to say it's our anniversary trip or not. Our anniversary isn't technically until January, but we couldn't get the vacation time for January, February, or December, so this trip (this month) will be for our anniversary, just 2 months early.

Would it be wrong to tell them it's for our anniversary when our anniversary is 2 months away?

 

[olena]

That should be fine to tell them that. Not all of our special days fall on convenient days to celebrate them. The point is that you're celebrating it.... Happy planning...

 

[Meriweather]

I would......we did. Our anniversary is in June and we went in October. (not that it mattered any). It was out "anniversary trip".

I know someone that mentioned it on all their ressies (resort hopping) and they got a bouquet of balloons at one resort.

It can't hurt to mention it.

 

[jldriscoll]

I think it would be fine. It's what you are going for and you aren't saying it IS your anniversary. I'm sure lots of people take Anniversary trip when their schedule permits instead of on the actual date. We did that on our 10 yr.

Congratulations! And have fun!!!

 

[robinb]

I wouldn't tell them it was my anniversary/honeymoon/birthday etc unless it really was. I would personally feel guilty if they went out of their way to give me goodies and might even set myself up for disappointment if they didn't! Yes, I'm contrary .

I would tell them the truth ... that I was celebrating my anniversary early.

 

[korzmom]

what about if you are going nov. 27 to dec. 6 and your sons birthday is dec. 7 th he'll be 12...should I mention that to someone? would they do anything special?
oh and hey happy anniversary!

 

[wvjules]

I wouldn't. If it were only off by a couple of weeks, maybe, but not 2 whole months difference.

 

[CamColt]

No, I didnt. I turned 30 last Dec and my gift was a trip that we werent able to take until July. July is also DH's bday and our anniversary but we didnt mention those either. I feel funny getting extra attention even if it is a special day. Those days are special to me and DH. The only way I would ever say anything would be if it were a kids bday, but other than that, I think its just silly.
Technically every couple there could say they are celebrating their anniversary and every person could be celebrating a birthday. Sort of takes away the "specialness" of it for those who truly are.
On one trip we celebrated my nieces bday(on the real day). Then on our next trip, her sister wanted to get attention and pretend it was her bday...she had turned 9 a month before the trip. When it came down to it, she couldnt do it, because she knew it wasnt really her day.

 

[aahmom1]

I wouldn't.

 

[snoopy]

Had the same scenario, we took a trip to WDW for our 12th wedding anniversary, a month after our anniversary. I was asked by the Poly if we were celebrating any birthday or anniversary, and I told them yes, our wedding anniversary. They had a lovely bottle of champagne and the cutest Mickey/Minnie kissing picture frame in the room, waiting for us upon check-in. Nice touch, and one I won't forget.

If you are truly taking the vacation to celebrate your anniversary, I don't see anything wrong with telling them so, regardless if it was 2 months before your actual trip.

 

[gepetto]

I wouldn't either.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>I agree with the Snoops.... if you really are celebrating your anniversary, then I would tell them, regardless that it's not the actual date.

However, I believe that if you're going just to go on a vacation, then I wouldn't tell them that you're celebrating anything- the possible extra foo foo stuff would be meaningless, in my opinion.

 

[TheLionKing]

You can tell them whatever you feel is right in your heart.

If your trip is to celebrate the anniversary, then tell them that you are celebrating early.

But, please don't be disappointed if you expect something and get no recognition.

 

[TheLionKing]

Just to add.......

I, personally would not volunteer that information because I think it may lead to unfulfilled expectations.

However, when I made reservations at Victoria and Albert's, the CM who took my reservation asked if it was a special occaission. I responded that it happens to be my 40th birthday.

Now, maybe she was making small talk, but in the back of my mind, I still wonder if they will do something special. I will certainly be satisfied, but more likely embarassed, if they gather round to sing "that" song.

Hopefully, I will have drunk enough wine, that I might even join in myself.

 

[DocRafiki]

I think it's ok, but I don't think I would do it for a birthday or anniversary. If it were a once-in-a-blue-moon event (graduation, honeymoon) that was a little late, I would.

I had dinner at Le Cellier during my graduation trip, which was a month after I graduated. I didn't even think to tell anyone during the trip that I was celebrating my graduation. But, the CM at Le Cellier asked us if we were celebrating anything, and I said, "Well as a matter of fact I am!" (I had pretty much forgotten) I got a cute Spaceship Earth-shaped dessert. It was really nice, but then, I never expected anything.

 

[Michelle]

TLK, at V & A's they ALWAYS ask if you are celebrating a special occasion. I celebrated my 38th birthday there and it was very memorable. You will be recognized appropriately and that's all I'll say. I think I'm still full from the meal, and that was 4 years ago!

As for other occasions, unless it's my daughter's birthday I never tell hotels or restaurants that we are celebrating anything. That's just me, I don't like or want any fuss. If they ASK, sure, tell them, but I would never volunteer the information.

 

[Nutsy]

Yeah why not? It is your Anniversay trip afterall, just not your actual anniverary just yet, but that is the reason you are going, so why not?

It's not going to do any harm