Free birthday pass question

Originally Posted By dzy76

We are going in Sept. and possibly will be at the park on my dad's birthday. If he has a park hopper pass, will he get a gift card instead of getting in free that day?

 

Originally Posted By monorailblue

If you have valid multi-day admission media that includes that day, he may select the gift card or the other alternate prize(s).

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

One key point, the ParkHopper has to be a PAID PH, and not a Comp.

 

Originally Posted By dzy76

Thanks. We will have multiday passes. So the gift card will help pay for a birthday dinner!

 

Originally Posted By iamsally

^^Uh, I do believe the gift card is for merchandise only. No food.

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

That is correct, the Birthday Fun Cards are not good for food. Just Merchandise, Guided Tours and Photo Pass.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

Do you know where the fun cards are accepted? I'm planning a trip to WDW a week after my actual birthday to celebrate it, and it would be pretty nice to have some extra money to get souvenirs with. Something tells me that it's only for DLR though...

 

Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub

The Disney website has FAQ"s for this "Year"...I just found out that the offer does not include 1 or 2year olds..Because admission is not required so they can not celebrate with anything from the Mouse. Man if I was 1 or 2 I would boycott on my 3rd bday!!! Just doesn't seem right. How will I explain to my one year old on her bday that she can not "Celebrate" at Disney. That the Disney corp could not even give her a free MickeyMouse Ice Cream Cone.Happy Nothing little one...I do not mean to sound mean but it does sound mean.

 

Originally Posted By imadisneygal

Like a one year-old will be aware that they didn't receive a gift card for their birthday. Why would you need to "explain" anything about that to her at all? You can take her for free on her birthday already. She can celebrate at Disney all she wants. Get her a birthday button from Guest Relations, take advantage of her FREE admission and have a blast. She'll get wished a happy birthday all day long. I'm sorry, but there's nothing mean about including paying Guests in the promotion.

 

Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney

MY DD is two and loves going to Disneyland. But she does not understand the "celebration" year theme. To her the balloons on Main street and all the nifty "Celebration" decor and such are just part of the park. I think it is a safe bet to think your one year old has no idea what any of that stuff means.

Please forgive me Mickeymouseclub, but it sounds like you want something extra, since the baby would not have that concept. My DD received a first visit button when we visited for her fist time on my birthday in March. She was ecstatic over the button and proudly wore it that day (and many days since). To her that made the day as much as riding the rides. A child of only a year is unlikely to be reasoning that they are "missing" something like a free birthday card on their birthday at Disneyland. And like imadisneygal stated, you can always get her a Birthday button. They also have an I'm Celebrating, and a host of other free buttons that you can get at the ticket booths or from City Hall on Main Street. That would be thrilling for your child as much as you receiving a free fun card for her birthday.

 

Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub

I didn't think this would be responded to so seriously especially since i do not have a 1 or 2 year old . I still think Disney could have included that age group since they have made so many allowances for passholders and other fine print that has made it so difficult for some to figure out that they are constantly asking ?s on LP. By the way in response to one of the ?s:All Theme Parks are included in the Celebration just not 1or2yrolds...

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

The 2-year-old gets in free on everybody else's birthday too. It isn't fair, dang it!

 

Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney

I know..I should feel guilty with all the free admission my DD takes advantage of...lol..lucky tyke...

Ah Mickeymouseclub, your first posting sounded a bit like the article writer who whined about his wife not getting a free fun card on a blackout day of her pass. That is what prompted me to respond.

Since a child up to the age of two gets into the park free, they are already getting the ultimate birthday "Pass". Then at three reality comes crashing down...lol

 

Originally Posted By imadisneygal

"Ah Mickeymouseclub, your first posting sounded a bit like the article writer who whined about his wife not getting a free fun card on a blackout day of her pass. That is what prompted me to respond."

Exactly. That was why I responded, too.

 

Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub

Thanks for understanding I walked away from my computer and realized how grumpy I have been lately when it occurred to me...I need a Disney Fix! I have not renewed my DL PAP as part of my NewYearResolution and have just decided life is too short to go thru Disney withdrawal. I don't have to wait for my bday to Celebrate!

 

Originally Posted By Autopia Deb

To respond to Ferret, your DLR card is NOT good at WDW. I asked when I got mine because I knew I wouldn't be going to Disneyland for a long time but would be going to Disney World in the Spring.

 

Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS

Darkbeer or ????
I have a question, too.

I know the funcard is not good for food.
But can you use it to buy snacks in the giftshops (Like a bag of pretzels, etc?).

Tomorrow we are going to DL to pick up my birthday funcard, ride HM, then drive straight to Las Vegas. Some road snacks will come in handy!!

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

The blockout is by location, so the Candy Palace at the Penny Arcade, and the Market House are blocked (I have been told).

But a store that specializes in merchandise, you might be able to grab some pre-packaged snacks at the same store.

 

Originally Posted By Autopia Deb

As of February 2, Market House was not blocked. It's where I spent most of my gift card.

 

Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS

Thanks!