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***bluedudeman*** · #1 07-30-2009, 10:01 PM

My family and I are going down to WDW for my birthday and I was planning on getting the gift card that is equal to one park ticket price.. however... a website informed me...

"A birthday Fun Card is an option worth the value of a one-day, one-park pass, not including tax. It is valid that day only and for merchandise only. It is only valid in stores owned and operated by Disney; it cannot be used in any operating participant locations.

It can be used for PhotoPass on-site services and for tours that accept payment on the date of the tour (such as Behind the Seeds).

It cannot be applied to a hotel bill, to any food or beverages, cigarettes, or personal services. Most of the stores in Downtown Disney and on The Boardwalk are operating participant locations and cannot be used. Also it is specifically not valid in the Epcot stores at the China, Japan and Morocco pavilions.

It will not be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged. It cannot be used for the purchase of Disney Dollars or Gift Certificates.

Any unused value on the card will expire at Midnight of the day of issue."

Is that serious? They expect me to shop on my whole birthday? What happened to enjoying the park >_<, I was going to go to Downtown Disney or HS to shop later in the trip, I wanted to spend my birthday at MK... gah.

What to do, what to do.

Sly cooper · #2 07-30-2009, 11:00 PM

I really think that's unfair. Do whatever you want with you're birthday.

***bluedudeman*** · #3 07-31-2009, 12:06 AM

Wait.. does it also say in there that I can't shop at Downtown Disney?

confused...

Sly cooper · #4 07-31-2009, 12:48 AM

I think it does. That really stinks!

***bluedudeman*** · #5 07-31-2009, 12:52 AM

What's up with thattt

there's only so much you can buy in the Test Track gift shoppp ha

this is annoying :p

Pisces · #6 07-31-2009, 12:55 AM

>.> We were at WDW for my dad's birthday, and he didnt use his card at ALL on his birthday... We spent it all two days later at Hollywood Studios...
Although it wouldn't be very good to waste the money if it did expire for you... Well, the card didn't really cost you any money sooo...

Sly cooper · #7 07-31-2009, 12:57 AM

Disney might be *giggles* having *chuckles* money issues. *ROFLs* I can't even say it with a straight face!

***bluedudeman*** · #8 07-31-2009, 12:57 AM

Really? Yay! I hope it's that way for everyone, I don't feel like park hopping 3 times in a day.

Thank you

Pinkglitter · #9 07-31-2009, 12:58 AM

I got that for my birthday.
It works in downtown Disney owned store ( mostly Marketside ) like The big Disney store, Team Mickey, TrenD, and I thing once upon a toy.
In Epcot they work also in the Mouse Ears ( I Think is the name? ) stores and the stores by the country. ( Its works in more but thats just some )
It actual doesn't take that long to spend. LOL.

Pisces · #10 07-31-2009, 12:59 AM

I'm not really sure though, since that said it expires >.>

***bluedudeman*** · #11 07-31-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinkglitter

I got that for my birthday.
It works in downtown Disney owned store ( mostly Marketside ) like The big Disney store, Team Mickey, TrenD, and I thing once upon a toy.
In Epcot they work also in the Mouse Ears ( I Think is the name? ) stores and the stores by the country. ( Its works in more but thats just some )
It actual doesn't take that long to spend. LOL.

Okay, I wanted to make sure it worked in the World of Disney

And yes, I can imagine it goes quickly with me as well

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Originally Posted by Pisces

I'm not really sure though, since that said it expires >.>

Yeah, but if it worked for one person it can work for more

Pisces · #12 07-31-2009, 01:05 AM

Well hopefully it will, and have fun when you go!

Pinkglitter · #13 07-31-2009, 01:10 AM

It does expire the next day, I had like five dollars left on mine and they wouldn't let me use it the next day.

***bluedudeman*** · #14 07-31-2009, 01:13 AM

ha, see, I don't know what will happen to me, one said it expired the next day, another says it doesn't expire the next day. Hmm. Gah hahaha

StitchMad · #15 07-31-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedudeman

ha, see, I don't know what will happen to me, one said it expired the next day, another says it doesn't expire the next day. Hmm. Gah hahaha

Hi bluedude,
I can 100% assure you that the gift card you recieve on your birthday has no expiration date.

Oh, and it CAN be spent at the Disney stores at Downtown Disney. Stores like the Aribbas Brothers, Lego, etc are not Disney owned, and you can therefore not spend the card there. However stores such as the World of Disney and the Pin Traders are Disney owned, and you can therefore use your card at those locations.

We went there for my Mom's birthday last May. Was amazing just to buy whatever you wanted for no reason! :-p

When you collect the gift card on your birthday, if you have any questions just ask the Cast Member. They will have information which is sure to be quoteable.

Have a great birthday,
Stitch.