"Just Married" buttons discontinued!

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"Just Married" buttons discontinued!

I know this subject has come up before, but I got an answer from the WL IPO today through my TA. I'll be honeymooning at WDW in September.

According to the WL IPO, they no longer carry the "Just Married" buttons. They now carry "Happily Ever After" buttons instead!

Can ANYONE venture a guess as to WHY they would do away with the "Just Married" buttons???? Last time I checked, WDW is one of the Top Ten honeymoon destinations in the country, if not the world! And this certainly doesn't look good from a Customer Service perspective; last I knew, Disney prides itself on its Customer Service! Based on what I've been reading, honeymooning couples would prefer to have the "Just Married" buttons!

I'll be emailing WDW to see what the VALID reason was for doing away with the "Just Married" buttons.

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Perhaps it has to do with the fairy tale ending so many of us celebrated and dreamed of. It is also a neutral way of allowing a variety of people celebrate their relationshps. Not all people are allowed to marry or want to be married but are living out their personal happy ever after. It also would work for anniversaries

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1. They still have the "Happy Anniversary" buttons as far as I know!

2. Why should people who are just married and there on their honeymoon be DENIED their own special button??????

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They aren't being denied their special button, they have the happily ever after button. If it is a big deal for you, could you get just married buttons made and take them with you? I made us a few cute tops with his and hers on, plus a few just married tops. They got lots of attention Smile

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I actually like the Happily Ever After buttons better--and they still have the bride and groom ears so it's easy to tell who are newlyweds Smile I would be sad if they were getting rid of all buttons in general though!

EDT. And we'll also be a honeymooning couple--we plan to wear the HEA buttons and the ears too! Smile

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Paul Couturier wrote:
1. They still have the "Happy Anniversary" buttons as far as I know!

2. Why should people who are just married and there on their honeymoon be DENIED their own special button??????

I'm not sure they're being denied anything... they can still have them made up elsewhere.

Disney has chosen to stop giving them away.

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If it were me, and if everyone (especially cast members) knew that "happily ever after" most likely meant "just married," I would not feel the least bit cheated.

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And as has been said above, I think the reason for the change in button likely has to do with civil unions, people celebrating who cannot legally get married, etc.--in an attempt for the company to be more inclusive, which I applaud! It's still a special button and I'm sure cast members will still congratulate you--and likely ask and or assume you are on your honeymoon.

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Kat wrote:
And as has been said above, I think the reason for the change in button likely has to do with civil unions, people celebrating who cannot legally get married, etc.--in an attempt for the company to be more inclusive, which I applaud! It's still a special button and I'm sure cast members will still congratulate you--and likely ask and or assume you are on your honeymoon.

I agree with Kat, and the others. I think it's a way of Disney including everyone, and make everyone's celebration feel special...as they should since that is true customer service. When I see the Happily Ever After pins I also assume that the couple is on their honeymoon or anniversary. When you wear the bride or groom Mickey ears then CM's and guests definitely make the honeymoon connection.

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Good thing they still have the Bride&Groom ears!

We'll be wearing those....

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We were there in November for our honeymoon and wore the Happily Ever After buttons and the cast members all assumed it was our honeymoon. We got lots of congratulations and even a special dessert at the Garden Grill (this was without the ear hats too). Since they have different buttons for anniversaries, everyone seems to know that happily ever after means you were just married.
Don't worry, with those buttons the cast members still make you feel special biggrin We wore the bride and groom ear hats on our last day and they draw even more attention, especially from other guests in the park. We even had a lady sing to us!

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Happily Ever After buttons = Just Married buttons. They haven't done away with the Just Married buttons, they just changed what it says. We wore Happily Ever After buttons on our last trip (never once wore the ears) and we never had a single cast member not realize it was our honeymoon. The anniversary buttons are completely different and seperate then the Happily Ever After buttons.

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I'm sure the decision was based on a recommendation from their legal department

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No one is being denied anything, because no one is entitled to a button.

The buttons are lovely gifts from Disney to people who are celebrating something, and as such should be accepted as a gift. They are not a right, nor should they be viewed as such for any reason. Disney has not always given buttons, it's only been a few years now that they've had them. It doesn't matter what guests prefer, the buttons are a "favor" and should only be viewed as such. As the recipient of a gift, anyone who is lucky enough to receive a button should just say thank you.

There is no reason to be offended at the thought of being wished a Happily Ever After...

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The Colonel wrote:
I'm sure the decision was based on a recommendation from their legal department

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And lawyers wonder WHY they're hated so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Allie wrote:
Happily Ever After buttons = Just Married buttons. They haven't done away with the Just Married buttons, they just changed what it says. We wore Happily Ever After buttons on our last trip (never once wore the ears) and we never had a single cast member not realize it was our honeymoon. The anniversary buttons are completely different and seperate then the Happily Ever After buttons.

Just Married buttons = Just Married buttons.

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I completely understand your frustration because I have met many married people, even those just married, who are far from Happy and won't be "happy for ever after" for sure. When my DW and I got Happily Ever After buttons when we were on our honeymoon, I suppose that better described us than Just Married though, so I'm glad we had a chance to let the (Disney) World know that we will live happily ever after.

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Kristen K. wrote:
No one is being denied anything, because no one is entitled to a button.

The buttons are lovely gifts from Disney to people who are celebrating something, and as such should be accepted as a gift. They are not a right, nor should they be viewed as such for any reason. Disney has not always given buttons, it's only been a few years now that they've had them. It doesn't matter what guests prefer, the buttons are a "favor" and should only be viewed as such. As the recipient of a gift, anyone who is lucky enough to receive a button should just say thank you.

There is no reason to be offended at the thought of being wished a Happily Ever After...

Well said Kristen...Disney does alot to make sure their guests are happy and that they are enjoying the magic.

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Paul Couturier wrote:
Just Married buttons = Just Married buttons.

These buttons are obviously very important to you.

Are you interested in purchasing them? Have you tired to find a pair on EBay? I know when they started becoming more rare last year there were some sellers. Some of the people on the boards have contacts in different collectible markets.

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We got married and honeymooned in Disney in 2011. We got "happily ever after" badges which I thought was a lovely gift from Disney as Kristen said. "Happily ever after" sounds much more magical than "just married". Also some people have to save up for their Disney honeymoon and go months or even years after their actual wedding day so "happily ever after" makes more sense. I personally prefer "happily ever after". It is more inclusive, more Disney in style and more magical.

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JeffC wrote:
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JeffC wrote:
This is not the type of forum that promotes hate or disdain for any group or occupation.

I agree. 100++%

Being one of the less fortunate that had to save years for our honeymoon, I'm just grateful that we finally can afford a honeymoon!

My only expectations are those outlined in the Magic My Way package - which does NOT include celebration buttons, free desserts, special attention from CMs, etc.

To echo a previous comment, anything extra is a gift and I'd be appreciative of ANY kind of recoginition of the happiest day of my life. I don't need to wear a button to show off to anyone or to get something for nothing.

My advice to Paul C - if you really need to have "just married" buttons - bring your own!

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JeffC wrote:
This is not the type of forum that promotes hate or disdain for any group or occupation.

You know, I was trying to come up with a post that would reflect not only my view of this website, and my personal view of this thread and the way it was heading BUT I no longer have too because Jeff just said what I was trying to say and said it very well. Thank You Jeff!!

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You really seem to be worked up about this. I hope that you are able to enjoy your honeymoon to the fullest and are able to let the minor complaints and slip ups that are bound to happen roll off your shoulders.

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Kristen K. wrote:
Paul Couturier wrote:
Just Married buttons = Just Married buttons.

These buttons are obviously very important to you.

Are you interested in purchasing them? Have you tired to find a pair on EBay? I know when they started becoming more rare last year there were some sellers. Some of the people on the boards have contacts in different collectible markets.

Yes, they ARE very important to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And yes, I HAVE been looking on ebay! Haven't seen any WDW Just Married buttons yet.

I also have a cousin who's a CM at MK on the lookout for any that might still be floating around in someone's desk draw at WDW!

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Allie wrote:
You really seem to be worked up about this. I hope that you are able to enjoy your honeymoon to the fullest and are able to let the minor complaints and slip ups that are bound to happen roll off your shoulders.

Oh, trust me, we WILL enjoy ourselves on our honeymoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disney-Souvenir-Button-Just-Married-Where-Dreams-Come-True-Brand-New-/251218188320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7dc55820

You can buy these now for $3.95. They have 4 available and free shipping when I looked. They're Disneyland not Disney World but they would still work!

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Also as an idea, I know from experience that the CM's at the Christmas shops that do the customized ornaments are known to customize the buttons for people. That's even more of a personal touch. You never know when the magic will happen!

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I also had a look on eBay and other forums to see if I could find out more information about this for you. I don't know if this is true or not but one of the posts on another forum said that because the "Just Married" buttons are not current, CM assume you are wearing an old button from a previous trip, even if you could get hold of them now. Is there any particular reason that this badge wording and design are so important to you? Why does "Happily ever after" fall short of your expectations? Does your wife-to-be feel the same or will the badges be a surprise for her? I am sorry for all the questions, but as someone who was happy with their "happily ever after" button, I would like to be able to understand your point of view.

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Truthfully guys/gals, I'm finding this entire thread to be a bit much. Its a button for crying out loud. Its not an entitlement. I have to agree with Jeff...."this is not the type of forum that promotes hate or disdain for any group or occupation", and quite frankly, I'd like to see the entire thread removed by an administrator because I'm starting to find it a bit offensive, and that's not something I'd expect from this forum!

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