Minnie and Mickey Celebrate Disney 100; Epcot
  • On Sep 10, 2023
    Valentina from Montevideo Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I will be visiting the parks with my two little nieces, both will turn 11 during our stay there. I would like to ask if this affects my ticket purchase in any way and if there is any kind of benefit or special experience for being your birthday. Thanks :)

    Hi Valentina,

    How magical to be visiting Walt Disney World for your nieces' birthdays! I am happy to help you think about how to make this visit extra magical.

    To answer your question, there is not a way that a birthday would impact your theme park ticket purchase at Walt Disney World. While there is no specific benefit for visiting Walt Disney World on a birthday, there are plenty of ways to make it special.

    The first thing I suggest, which comes at no cost to you, is to stop by Guest Relations at any Walt Disney World theme park or Disney Springs or the Front Desk of your Disney Resort Hotel. There, you can request a birthday celebration button for each niece to wear. You can personalize these with their names. I have worn a birthday celebration button around Walt Disney World, and it is so much fun to hear Cast Members and other guests alike wishing you a happy birthday all day!

    I also suggest that if you are staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, or if you have any plans to dine at Walt Disney World, be sure that you indicate on those reservations and when you check in that you are celebrating birthdays. While nothing extra is guaranteed, sometimes a Cast Member will make a little extra magic for you. I will never forget the ear-to-ear smile my daughter had when we dined one year for her birthday at The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom. A Cast Member presented her with a cupcake piled high with frosting because that Cast Member had noticed my daughter's birthday button! Surprises like these are not guaranteed; however, they are extra-special pixie dust if they do happen!

    There are many additional ways to celebrate a birthday at Walt Disney World. You can order a birthday cake to have at a table service meal for a special treat. You can also work with In-Room Floral and Gifts to create a fun surprise that can include balloons, snacks, and much more. Both a birthday cake and creation from In-Room Floral and Gifts do have an additional cost.

    In the end, Valentina, just having your nieces at Walt Disney World for their birthdays is a wonderful experience. I am sure that they, and you, will love the magic of being there for this celebration.

    I hope that these thoughts were helpful for you, Valentina! Please do feel free to write back if you have any further questions.

    ~ Mona Leigh
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Meet the Panelist: Mona Leigh, Maryland

I am a wife and mother who works in children's technology design and research. When I'm not at work or with my family, I'm often planning a Walt Disney World trip for my family or friends. I'm a Disney Vacation Club Member, and am excited to help you plan your Disney vacation!  Learn More About Mona Leigh

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