The Walt Disney theme parks have started a new promotion this year. The promotion is a good one for everyone involved. They offer free admission to any one of their themeparks for your birthday. This admission is good only on the exact date of yout birthday, but in some cases this works out quite well.
To redeem your free admission you must register yourself or your children online and print a certificate. Upon arrival th the selected park you will need to show a valid driver’s license, or a certified copy of a birth certificate, along with the printed registration certificate from the Disney website. At this point the birthday guest gains free admission and a button to pin on themselves that says It’s my Birthday and the name of the guest. This magic button gets you a lot of recognition inside the park. Every employee who reads it gives you a very warm greeting and happy birthday wishes. In some cases you may get a surprise dessert at a restaurant, or a token souveneir. Be certain to inquire on the day of your arrival what specialties are in store for birthday guests.
The other members in your party have to pay full price for admission, which is about $75 for adults at the Magic Kingdom in FL. This birthday freebie is in no way a freebie day for the whole family. Only the admission for the guest of honor is included. Disney is still raking in the cash on all the food and beverages and souveneirs that will be purchased by the acompanying members in your party. But it is still a fabulous way to spend a birthday, young and old.
There are books and guides available that give you the best dates and times to enjoy the parks, if you are lucky enough to have your birthday fall during one of the slow periods it is a great time to take advantage of the promotion. Mid week is said to be one of the slowest times, when it’s not too close to a Holiday. If your child’s birthday falls at an inconvenient time, you may want to choose to wait until one of the parents’ birthdays. You’ll save even more be gaining free adult admission, it’s close to $10 more for adults than children.
This is a great way to get families into the park and a great way to make a child feel special on their birthday. Another brilliant Disney concept.