In 2009, visit Disney World for free on your birthday. In a new promotion announced today, Disney parks will provide free admission for people on their birthdays.

“Birthdays are the one occasion that we all share every year,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, at an announcement event today in New York. “We thought a free birthday ticket would be the icing on the cake as we extend this new ‘celebration vacation’ trend to Disney Parks.”

Disney is taking advantage of a trend called “celebration vacations”, where people take vacations to celebrate a particular event, whether it be a birthday, anniversary, new job, or recovery from an illness.

“We see our parks as the ideal setting for a personal celebration,” Rasulo said. “Guests can immerse themselves in their favorite stories and their favorite characters, creating a visit they’ll never forget.

“And when our cast members get involved, it feels as if the entire park is celebrating along with you.”

For the upcoming year Disney is adding a number of new options in order to customize your personal celebration “Disney Style”. Opportunities may include:
· Custom Bakery Cakes and Signature Desserts
· Sweetheart dinners for two in which couples can clink “Celebrate Today!” champagne flutes.
· Family Portrait sessions with Walt Disney World photographers. Personalized Mouse ears, character T-shirts and collectible pins.
· Resort Rooms decorated to fit your celebration theme with confetti, banners, surprises and more.
· Pirate-themed rooms at Walt Disney World Resort.
· Romantic cruises on a yacht or set your party afloat on a shared magical fireworks voyage.
· Behind-the-scenes tours take you inside the storytelling, adventure and history of Disney Parks.

Free theme park admission details: To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests must bring valid ID including proof of birth date. Guests who already hold a valid multi-day ticket they will use on their birthday may choose from other birthday treats instead, however, no cash refunds or credits will be given. To register your birthday and find out more details, visit http://www.disneyparks.com/.