Disney Freebies for birthdays, anniversaries and other special Event’s!

Will you (or someone in your group) be celebrating a birthday, engagement, anniversary or other special event during your trip to Disney World?

If so, you’re bound to get some Disney freebies & extra pixie dust !

Here’s a little list of things you can get for “for free”, for those special times while at Disney World :

1.) Celebration buttons !

Get these at your resort front desk or any of the Guest Relations desks in the parks ! They are free, and can be for birthdays, first visits , anniversaries or a special accomplishment !

“Just let them know what your celebrating, so they can write your name on the correct button”!

2.) free “Icee” (your choice of flavor) at “Club Cool” in Epcot at the counter ! If it’s your birthday, let them know (they may ask for your ID) and they will tell you the Icee Flavors they have to choose from and you’ll be able to enjoy that yummy & refreshing freebie !

3.) Also while at “Club Cool” in Epcot, go enjoy all the free sodas from Countries around the world ! So many to try out and don’t forget to try the infamous “Beverly” flavor from Italy !

4.) Don’t be surprised how many times you may hear “congratulations or happy birthday/anniversary” while you have your free celebration buttons on !

“Enjoy it, it’s your special day“!

As well, Cast Members (employees) offer freebies to some people at random, so don’t be surprised if one stops you when they notice your celebration button for a surprise or treat !

Some of the things we’ve be given so far for our birthdays and anniversary have been things such as, free pins from Pin trading stations, being pulled to front of the lines on rides . As well, free chocolates, cupcakes , candy & other goodies !

5.) Have a Restaurant reservation ? Well, once again the cast members are quite the magical people !

And if they spot your celebration buttons you may find yourself getting a free dessert or a special card signed by characters .

Or you may even find cast members singing happy birthday to you !

6.) Heading to Disney Springs ? Many of the Sweet Shops give out samples/goodies (and not just for celebration folks) !

Make sure to check out , Ghirardelli Chocolate shop, Goofy’s Candy Company and the Ganachery to get some freebies to enjoy .

7.) Free Starbucks? If it’s your birthday, yep ! Sign up for “Starbucks Gold Rewards” prior to your trip and make sure you have the Starbucks app downloaded on your phone.

I wouldn’t wait to do this, since Disney Wi-Fi can be spotty and you likely won’t get your birthday reward in time.

With your reward ready, head to Starbucks in Epcot, Magic Kingdom or Disney Springs to pick any drink of your choosing !

Hey it’s your birthday , so try something wild on the menu. You can even pick a “secret menu” drink , so the sky’s the limit!

8.) Get “Pixie dusted” to celebrate your special event !

Head straight through the Castle and back to the “Castle Couture” shop !

Find any cast member in there and let them know about your special day or celebration, and ask to be “Pixie Dusted” !

Why not sparkle through the parks to make your event even more magical !

So don’t forget to enjoy these freebies & celebration freebies during your next stay in Walt Disney World!

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Christmas in Disney & Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Disney World is simply beautiful during the Christmas season, with decorations everywhere & in every park and resort !

They offer special holiday shows, holiday foods, holiday souvenirs and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party . And not to mention how exquisite the resorts are !

With all of that said, if you don’t like big crowds, it’s not the best idea to visit Walt Disney World . (Unless you attempt a small 2 or 3 day trip just to get that Christmas Disney Magic) !

Planning and patience are a huge must when there for the holiday season . We personally go yearly , so we know the best times to go “here & there” and when to avoid certain parks or areas .

The “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” is absolutely a blast and gorgeous! The mix of Christmas music, Disney snow down Main Street USA and the most amazing smells you could imagine from all the baked goodies !

You get free cocoa, cider , cookies , chocolates and other goodies as well ! There’s a special “park map” just for the Christmas party , that shows what areas of the park you get everything .

On top of all of it , the castle & fireworks display are pure magic !

It will send chills all over you , and don’t be surprised if you tear up from all of it combined!

We even take a small Christmas tree for our resort room to let ourselves fully have the spirit of the season .

For us , Christmas is just not Christmas unless we go to Disney at some point for the Christmas season !

Flashback to 1997 !

Wanted to share some of our *Flashback Videos* , from June 1997 !!!

Back when IllumiNations was just called “IllumiNations 25” and there was still the Electrical Parade & the *Gulp*….Pink 25th Anniversary Castle , aka “The Pepto Bismol Castle” !

“Some” actually liked the birthday cake-like castle. But most were quite set back walking into the park and seeing the magnitude of pinkness!

Let’s just hope the 50th anniversary, will not be anything similar 👍🏼

Regardless, here’s what it took to cover the castle for the 25th anniversary :

•More than 400 gallons of pink paint which was decorated with multicolored sprinkles.

•26 candles ranging in height from 20–40 feet tall.

•16 two-foot long candy stars

•16 five-foot tall candy bears

•12 five-foot gumdrops

•4 six-foot stacks of Life Savers

•30 three-foot tall lollipops

•50 two-foot gumballs

•More than 1,000 feet of pink and blue inflatable “icing”.

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When you just get exhausted in the parks at Disney World (and you will)!

Here is a List of some places below to “rest/recharge/catch a quick nap” while in the Disney Parks !

(Because you will get tired) !

There are number of longer show-type attractions/rides that take place in dimmed, air-conditioned rooms. (Most of them anyway)

The nice part is that these shows last between 10-25 minutes long . Some of these attractions may include :

• Magic Kingdom – Hall of Presidents

• Magic Kingdom – Country Bear Jamboree

• Magic Kingdom – Carousel of Progress

• Magic Kingdom – Tomorrowland People Mover

• Magic Kingdom – The Tiki Room

• Magic Kingdom – Jungle Cruise

• Magic kingdom – The Railroad (when it opens back up)

• Magic Kingdom – River Boat

• Magic Kingdom – Mickeys Philharmagic

• Epcot – The Land Pavilion , Living with the Land Boat Ride

• Epcot – Spaceship Earth

• Epcot – Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

• Epcot World Showcase – Several of the countries have Short Films that run about 15/20 mins , find them in : Canada, France, America & China

• Hollywood Studios – Beauty & the Beast musical show

• Hollywood Studios – Voyage of the Little Mermaid

• Hollywood Studios- Indiana Jone Epic Stunt Spectacular

• Animal Kingdom – Flights of Wonder (shaded, but not air-conditioned)

• Animal Kingdom – Finding Nemo, the Musical

• Animal Kingdom – UP! A great Bird Adventure

• Animal Kingdom – Wildlife Express Train (Africa)

• Disney Springs – AMC Movie Theatre (get a longer nap for a small price)

• Disney Springs – Sassagoula Boat

Don’t forget you can ride the monorail & boats and also seek out shaded benches as well ! Just to get the re-charge you need when exhaustion hits you !

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Can Cinderella’s Castle be taken down during Hurricanes ?

A rumor that gets debated quite often is that Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World In Florida can be taken down in the event of a incredibly powerful hurricane , as to protect the towering beauty she is 🏰

Although it is most likely true that some spires on the top of the Castle can be removed, it would be highly unlikely that Disney would take the time to take them down.

Cinderella’s Castle was specially designed to be able to withstand very strong hurricane force winds and unless a hurricane was strong enough to throw massive & multiple objects at the breathtaking centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom, it just is not going anywhere!

So the Rumor is “False” !