Build-A-Bear’s popular Pay Your Age Day is back, and this time there are some exciting changes! If you remember last year’s event, you might recall the chaos that ensued when stores were overwhelmed with eager customers. Thankfully, the company has taken notes and made significant adjustments to ensure a smoother experience this time around.
Last year, numerous Build-A-Bear workshops across the U.S. had to close their doors early due to overwhelming crowd sizes, leaving thousands of families disappointed after waiting in long lines. However, this year’s initiative promises to be more organized. The event will operate in a sweepstakes format, allowing participants to sign up online through the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club rewards program from June 11-16.
This year, there will be 200,000 winners of the Pay Your Age event, and they’ll also have the chance to enter a Count Your Candles Birthday Party Experience Sweepstakes. Winners could snag a birthday party at a local Build-A-Bear worth around $250 over the next year. Participants will be notified via email on or around June 21, 2023. If selected, they can pay their child’s age (up to two furry friends) at a Build-A-Bear Workshop during one of two redemption periods from June 24-28.
If you’ve ever visited a Build-A-Bear store, you know how quickly costs can add up, with stuffed animals priced between $10 and $25. Accessories can also get pricey, so it’s hard to leave with just a simple bear. But for winners, the cost will be fantastic: if your little one is two years old, you pay just $2. Have twins who are both three? That’s only $6! Or perhaps you have a two-year-old, a four-year-old, and a seven-year-old? You’ll only spend $13 to take home three adorable companions. It’s a great deal for families!
To participate, families need to join the free Bonus Club and fill out birthday profiles for their children, which is a small price to pay for the chance to bring home a delightful plush friend. Build-A-Bear is also introducing some new characters this year, including plushies from “The Secret Life of Pets 2” and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” Everyone can use a little Toothless in their lives, after all!
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In summary, Build-A-Bear’s Pay Your Age Day is set to be more accessible this year with a sweepstakes format ensuring families can join in on the fun without the stress of last year’s chaos. With new items and the chance to win a birthday party experience, this event is shaping up to be a memorable one!