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.