Disney in a Minute: What is a Celebration Button? (2024)
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While most things at Walt Disney World come with a price, there is one lovely item at the parks and resorts that comes with no charge – The Celebration Button.
Celebration buttons are indeed free. They’re available at any WDW theme park Guest Relations office or ticket booth as well as at the front desks of the Disney resort hotels. All you have to do is ask. The current selection of free Celebration Buttons includes 1st Visit, Happy Birthday, Happily Ever After, and I’m Celebrating. The first two of these are self explanatory. “Happily Ever After” is appropriate for engagements, honeymoons, anniversaries, or vow renewals. “I’m Celebrating” can be used to commemorate almost anything: retirement, recovery from an illness, a graduation, a pregnancy or new baby, a new job, or anything else that seems important. There is space at the bottom of the button where a cast member can Sharpie in a message about your event.
Also note that Disney has changed the designs of their Celebration Buttons several times over the years. Pre-pandemic there were individual buttons for thing like Anniversaries and Family Reunions that are now covered by the more generic “I’m Celebrating” buttons.
Beyond the button itself, there are no perks associated with wearing a celebration button. That said, if you’re wearing a button, you will likely get a few shout-outs from cast members and possibly a small perk or two like a free cupcake during a table service meal. You should not expect this to happen, but it’s a nice surprise when it does. Conversely, if you’re an introvert and don’t like to bring attention to yourself, you might want to avoid wearing your Celebration Button. You can still get one as a souvenir, just don’t wear it around the parks.
Disney often distributes free buttons for events related to its own celebrations, such as a park anniversary. These are typically only available for one day and are considered collectors items.
A few years ago, Disney sold some buttons that looked similar to Celebration Buttons, mostly themed to snacks or attractions. These were decidedly not free, instead costing around $10-15 for a pack of two. While these are no longer available in the WDW shops, you can still find similar knock-offs from independent sellers on sites such as Etsy. The photos below show many of these discontinued merchandise items.
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“I'm Celebrating” can be used to commemorate almost anything: retirement, recovery from an illness, a graduation, a pregnancy or new baby, a new job, or anything else that seems important. There is space at the bottom of the button where a cast member can Sharpie in a message about your event.
Disney celebration buttons are a fun and personalized way to commemorate special occasions while visiting the parks. Better yet, they're a FREE little souvenir! These buttons are available in a variety of designs to celebrate various milestones at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
But the easiest way to let everyone know it's your special day is to pick up a Disney Birthday Button. Disney Birthday Buttons are colorful and available for free. These buttons will let cast members know it's your birthday without you having to say a thing, which is perfect for more shy guests.
Get birthday greetings from fellow Guests throughout the day with a magical birthday button! Each one is complimentary on your special day and can be found inside at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park.
Be sure to stop by any Guest Relations or Front Desk location to pick up a complimentary “Happy Birthday” button to wear on your special day. Birthday Cakes Order a cake in honor of your day. Choose the size, flavor and engraving that best suits your needs.
The history of Celebration is one of a kind. Founded by The Walt Disney Company in the mid-1990s, this master-planned community was fashioned after historical American small towns, with civic buildings designed by world-famous architects like Philip Johnson, Cesar Pelli, and Robert A.M. Stern.
While most things at Walt Disney World come with a price, there is one lovely item at the parks and resorts that comes with no charge – The Celebration Button. Celebration buttons are indeed free.
While there aren't any discounts if you want to visit on your birthday, there are many fun ways to celebrate whether you choose dining, riding attractions, enjoying the entertainment, or all three! You will need to plan ahead by making a Theme Park Reservation.
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In 2009, as part of the "What Will You Celebrate" promotion, Walt Disney World offered free admission for guests on their birthdays. That offer ended on December 31, 2009, but it may have been one of the most popular promotions ever at Disney because so many people remember it and hope it is still in effect.
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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.
With a Magic Key pass, you can: Make theme park reservations, subject to availability of park reservations allocated to Magic Key passes, applicable pass blockout dates, and the Magic Key Terms and Conditions. Hold more than one theme park reservation at a time for different dates**** Save up to 15% on select dining†
First, select "My Plans" and scroll down to the first day of your hotel plans. On the right of the page, you should see "Change Reservation." Next, select "Change Reservation" and scroll down until you see "Celebrations" and select "Add." Then, select what you are celebrating.
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