The idea that giving birth at a Disney theme park grants you or your child a "lifetime pass" is a persistent urban legend and is completely false. Disney does not have a policy that awards free admission for life to babies born on their property. This myth likely originated in 1979 when the first baby was born at Disneyland in California; while she was presented with "Disneyland Birth Certificate No. 1" by Mickey Mouse and other characters, she was not given a lifetime pass. Over the decades, a handful of other births have occurred at the parks, but in every documented case, the families received only congratulatory keepsakes and perhaps some themed merchandise. Disney actually discourages expectant mothers from visiting the parks when they are close to their due dates, citing safety concerns on many attractions. If a birth were to occur, Disney's primary focus would be on the medical safety of the mother and child, followed by a standard escort to a nearby hospital, rather than issuing permanent entrance credentials.