On July 8th, I turned 29 years old. It was the first birthday I’ve ever spent away from my family. Thankfully, the kind folks at Disneyland stepped in to help me through it. They let me in free and gave me a button announcing to the cast members and park guests that it was my birthday. Throughout the day, I had people wishing me a happy birthday. I ate lunch at my favorite restaurant in the park – The Blue Bayou – and got a special birthday desert – absolutely free.

Here is some video I took from the queue of my favorite ride – Pirates of the Carribean.

It was truly a magical day and I’ll never forget it. Everyone should take advantage of this deal and go on your birthday. Disney knows how to make you feel special. Not as special as my mom makes me feel, but pretty dang close.