How to Attend Build-a-Bear’s Pay Your Age Event
Build-a-Bear is the mecca of every young child who can rival Chuck E. Cheese. Just looking at the shop sign can start the chorus: “Pleeeeease oh please, can we come in?”
However, one day last year, the place went from paradise to a disaster zone. The company held its first ” Pay Your Age ” event and, well, it was not a success. They clearly did not expect crowds of people to cause hours-long queues. In the middle of the event, they closed everything . Which, as you can imagine, went very well with those who were still waiting, with the already moody kids.
But Build-a-Bear is determined to save the event this year with a lottery-style draw. This time, parents can register in advance – from now until June 16 – and win a voucher that will allow their child to buy and stuff a furry friend for the price of his age during the event. So a three-year-old can get away for $ 3, a five-year-old for $ 5, and so on. This is not a bad deal considering the price of animals ranges from $ 12 to $ 60.
Build-a-Bear’s website says over 200,000 vouchers will be distributed worldwide. You will also be able to win one of 10 birthday gift packages the company is giving away.
Some more things to know:
- Kids can feed any furry friend with this offer, except for the stuffed animals from the Pokémon and How to Train Your Dragon collections in the store.
- One ticket is suitable for two people to make friends; both people must be present.
- If you win your ticket, it will be valid June 24-26 or June 26-28. The exact validity dates of each ticket are printed on the ticket and are valid for that period only.
- You still have to pay the full price for the accessories.
But don’t worry. If you have not been selected for the event, or are still recovering from last year’s fiasco, there is another option:
You will still be the hero and with strategic online shopping, you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home.