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OpheliaDev1 · Guru

Venue not allowing bday gifts to be opened?

Cactus · Senior Member

I don't know since I don't go to kids' parties these days. As long as those throwing the party knew about it beforehand it seems fine.
The venue was probably concerned about rubbish, especially if there were animals around. Did the kids mind? As long as the birthday kid knew there'd be no present opening and wanted the party there anyway I don't see a problem.

OpheliaDev1 · Guru

I was wondering the same thing about it being b/c of the animals, but the party is inside of a room, so no risk of the trash blowing into an enclosure.

The parents knew about it ahead of time and agreed to it. I just thought it was a really weird rule. My sister didn't mention the bday girl having a meltdown or anything. Since the kids are 3, they haven't reached an age where they want to see the bday kid open the gift they gave.

RichardInTN · I believe in I.D.I.C.

It's probably due to some people NOT cleaning up after their youngsters go bananas ripping the wrapping to shreds. If enough people make an issue for a place, the place changes the policy.

Aardvark · But my mom says I'm cool!

It sounds really odd, but Richard is probably correct. I wonder if they tried implementing a cleaning fee.

winds55 · Guru

It could be a matter of having to dispose of all the trash. It could also be a matter of people walking out with things from the zoo gift shop, claiming it was a gift from the party.

OpheliaDev1 · Guru

But they have cake and hotdogs. So even if some people aren't cleaning up after themselves, the venue is still having to clean up cake, plates, etc.

RichardInTN · I believe in I.D.I.C.

There's no reasonable way for them to get out of having food at parties though (unless they just quit hosting parties altogether). Not all parties have presents though... and parties with presents can have the opening of said presents later, at another location... without killing the entire need for a party.