Celebrate life’s happiest moments at The Happiest Place on
Earth! Only in 2009 can you receive FREE admission to the Disneyland® Resort on your birthday! For the BEST experience, we recommend purchasing
a multi-day ticket and getting your choice of one of these three amazing
birthday gifts!
-FREE Disney gift card good for the
amount of a 1-Day/1-Park Ticket. Treat yourself to a birthday shopping spree
with this gift card valued at $69 for adults and $59 for children (age 3-9)!
This fun gift can be used toward the purchase of souvenirs and merchandise at
participating retailers in the parks.
You can also use the card toward Disney's PhotoPass® purchases, so you
can bring home those precious captured memories. Or, use your card for a behind-the-scenes
glimpse of Disneyland® magic with one of their renowned park tours!
-A Birthday FASTPASS® good for a certain number attractions
at both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure®
Park. Get the most out of your birthday,
and avoid the long lines for the top Disney attractions with this time-saving
FASTPASS®. The celebrant and up to five
members of his/her party can use this special FASTPASS®, making this a birthday
gift that can be shared! These passes are limited and may not be available
after 11 a.m.
- A 1-Day/1-Park ticket for you to
use any time until your next birthday.
This year Disney is pulling out all the stops and
celebrating like they never have before! From
enhanced parades to electrifying
street parties, this year the Disneyland®
Resort is all about the joy of celebration—and carrying that magic home with
you!
Top Birthday Tips
If your birthday celebration takes you to the Disneyland® Resort this year (and we
think it should!), there are some things you should do to make the birthday boy
or girl’s birthday the most magical and memorable yet. Here are our top three recommendations for
birthday celebrations at the Disneyland®
Resort.
1. First things first… birthday guests should head straight
to City Hall on Main Street or the Guest Relations Lobby in Disney’s California Adventure® Park to
collect their very own birthday button.
This alerts all Disney Cast Members that there is a birthday and the
guest of honor will receive special attention. Some lucky birthday guests have
reported getting a free dessert at a restaurant, having “Happy Birthday” sung
to them while on an attraction, and even having their entire group taken
through the FASTPASS® entrance on rides!
While these experiences aren’t guaranteed, if they happen, they sure are
fun and only possible with a birthday button!
2. Special Birthday Buckets can be purchased for $20* each
at any of the full-service restaurants in Disneyland®
Park, Disney’s California Adventure® Park,
and the Hotels of the Disneyland®
Resort. Choose among a Disney Pirate
chest, Sorcerer Mickey bucket, or Disney Princess jewelry box, which are all
topped with an individual-sized birthday cake and contain treats. (These are also available from Room Service
at the Hotels of the Disneyland®
Resort.)
3. Celebrate with
Mickey and Minnie at "My Disneyland Birthday Party" hosted by Pat E.
Cake at the Plaza Inn inside Disneyland®
Park! This fun-filled party lasts for
approximately 40 minutes and each guest receives a party hat, souvenir sipper
cup, mini birthday cake, icing and cake toppings. Reservations can be made by calling Disney
Dining at (714) 781-DINE (3463). This event
costs $15.99* per person.
*Prices and availability subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the
free admission on your birthday offer last?
A: The offer is good
from January 1, 2009 until December 31, 2009.
Q: When does online
registration begin and end?
A: You can begin
registering your birthday for free admission on your birthday in 2009 on
September 18, 2008.
Q: Is there any age
requirement for online registration?
A: Yes, you must be 13
years of age or older to register online. If you're under age 13, you need to
have an adult in your household age 18 or older to register you online.
Q: What kind of
identification do I need to show at the gate?
A: If you're age 18 or
older, valid Date of Birth identification includes: Government-issued Passport,
Driver's License, Government-issued Photo ID or Birth Certificate. If you are
under age 18 and don't have any of the abovementioned ID, an original Birth
Certificate or a notarized copy of a Birth Certificate is required.
Q: I can't come on my
birthday. Can I get free admission on another day?
A: Unfortunately, no.
The free admission on your birthday offer means just what it says. It's only
valid for free admission on your birthday in 2009.
Q: What ages are covered
in this offer?
A: This offer is good
for anyone over age 3.
Q: Why are children
under 3 excluded from this offer?
A: Children under 3 are
not required to have an admission ticket to enter the Theme Parks.
Q: My children don't
live with me, but I'd like to sign them up for free admission on their
birthday. Is that possible?
A: Unfortunately,
no. You can only sign up online those children under age 18 who live in your
household. The other parent or guardian with whom your children are living at a
different location can sign them up.
Q: Do I have to be a
resident of a particular state in order to be eligible for this offer?
A: No. The offer is
valid for all Guests, regardless of the place of residency.
Q: What if my birthday
falls during our visit, but it is not on the first day. Will I be able to pick
up my ticket on the first day of my arrival?
A: In order to make sure
we have the opportunity to wish you Happy Birthday, we are asking our Guests to
stop by on the actual date of their birth to receive their benefit, whether
it's free admission on your birthday or one of the options available to Annual
Passholders or Guests on travel packages that include multi-day tickets. Please
use alternate ticket media to enter the Parks if you plan to begin your
vacation prior to your birthday but also plan to stop by the ticket booth on
the actual day to receive your benefit.
Q: Can I upgrade my free
admission?
A: Yes, you can be
upgraded to a ticket type of equal or greater value. However, you are
responsible for any additional cost, and the new ticket may be used only by
you.
Q: I am a Passholder (or
have a valid Multi-Day Ticket or a Seasonal
Pass that I will use for
admission on my birthday in 2009), so I don't need to take advantage of this
offer. If I register, is there anything else I could receive on my birthday?
A: Yes, you have several
options which are available for you to select once you arrive at the Park with
your confirmation message and your proper ID. You can receive:
A birthday fun
card in an amount equal to the price of a One Day/One Park base ticket* for you
to use on your birthday for merchandise, recreation or fun activities at select
participating locations at Disneyland® Resort; or
A special
birthday FASTPASS® ticket+ for certain attractions at the Theme Park you visit
on your birthday; or
A One Day/One
Park base ticket for you to use any time until your next birthday.
*Ticket price at gate,
excluding tax. Adults receive card in the amount of an adult ticket; children
(ages 3-9) receive card in the amount of a child ticket. For terms and
conditions of the card and details on participating locations, click here.
+The number of birthday
FASTPASS tickets issued is limited and may not be available after 11am. Valid Theme
Park admission required. FASTPASS for birthday
celebrant and up to 5 members of his/her party.
A birthday fun
card, in the value equivalent to your free birthday ticket, and which is valid
on DOB only, and can be used in our Parks for merchandise, Disney's PhotoPass
on-site services, and tour experiences. Not valid for Food and Beverage
purchases, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Dollars, alcohol, cigarettes or Resort
folio or spa charges.
A One
Day/One Park Ticket that can be used anytime in the next 12 months from DOB.
This ticket may be used by the Birthday celebrant only.
A Special
Birthday FASTPASS® ticket which provides four FASTPASS® entitlements to select
attractions for every person in the birthday party (maximum of 6 guests per
party). Availability of this option is not guaranteed after 11am.
Q: What if I don't spend
my entire birthday fun card on my birthday?
A: The birthday fun card
is valid only on your birthday. Any residual value cannot be recovered by the
Guest after that day.
Q: What are you going to
do with my birthday information?
A: The information we
are collecting will be used to expedite the process of validating your Date of
Birth once you arrive at the Theme Park gate with valid ID.
Q: Where do I
pre-register on Get Away Today's website?
A:
A pre-registration link is available here,
on our destination
page and your invoice page once you have booked your vacation. You
may return to the invoice page to register after you've booked your vacation by
logging in to My Vacation on www.getawaytoday.com.
