16th birthday

[mitchjs]

Hi all

Question

Im thinking of doing a 2 day visit, to WDW
and it would be for my daughters 16th!!! birthday
its not our 1st time at parks, we just did DL this year too
anyway...

does anyone know if there is something special that disney does
for birthdays?

id be happy with the WDW hotel doing something special
if there isnt anything in the in the parks
of course im sure wdw will do amost anything for $$$

im in trip planing stage now, but all looks good for
jan 08, 19th and 20th (week end thing)

mitch

 

[The Mom]

There is nothing specific that is done for birthdays, but, often Cast Members will do something, if you let them know when you're making a reservation.

Over the years, we've gotten balloon bouquets in the room, cards signed by Mickey, birthday cake at full service restaurants, etc but NOTHING is guaranteed, and, as far as I know, is strictly up to the hotel/restaurant manager. That's why you might read about one guest getting all sorts of special treats, and someone else complaining that he/she got nothing.

I'm sure some castmembers can chime in about this.

If you want a guaranteed surprise for your daughter, you'll have to order (and pay for it) yourself.

 

[CThaddeus]

Make sure you get her a "Happy Birthday" pin at City Hall. Usually when CMs see it they'll make some sort of reference to it - wish a happy birthday, give you special seating, etc. Don't expect that everyone will make a big deal about it, of course, but many will. At Disneyland a couple of months ago my wife got me one, and so I was constantly being wished a happy birthday. Also, I don't know if Disney World has anything similar, but Disneyland has a "Happiest Birthdays on Earth" party. It's more kiddie-oriented, though, so that's probably not what you're looking for.

 

[Sailor Mouse]

We'll be down there at the same time for my 21st birthday (We went for my 16th, and a few others in between as well)

I second the birthday buttons. Now it is just the one button that is the same everywhere, I think. Previously, they had a different pin for each park, but that's changed.

Have her wear the pin everywhere - over the years I've gotten everything from a free cupcake (Starring Rolls, on an empty morning) - to the characters mouthing Happy Birthday to me from the bubbles in the MK Parade

Everyone has a different experience with it, and none of this is for sure.

Best of luck - and I hope it's a Happy Birthday (Hurray for January Birthdays!)