Our Birthday Bucket: The Sweetest Way to Do Birthdays in Fairhope

Birthdays should feel magical. Not stressful. Not rushed. Not like one more thing on your to do list.  At Fantasy Island Toys, we believe celebrating your child should feel joyful from start to finish. That is exactly why we created our Birthday Bucket Program.  It is simple. It is thoughtful. And it makes birthdays easier for everyone involved.

What Is a Birthday Bucket

A Birthday Bucket is your child’s personal in store wish list.

Any time before their birthday (typically 3 weeks prior to the party), you can bring them into the shop and let them walk the aisles, explore, dream, and choose the toys and treasures they truly love. We place those items in their own special Birthday Bucket and keep it safely here at the store.

When friends and family stop by to shop for a gift, we simply pull the bucket and help them choose something your child already picked out.

No guessing.
No duplicates.
No awkward exchanges.
No returns.

Just thoughtful gifts that feel just right.

Why Parents Love It

We hear it all the time. This makes birthday season so much easier. Grandparents can call from out of town and we help them choose from the bucket. Friends can pop in quickly before a party and know they are buying something meaningful. Everything is beautifully wrapped and ready to go.

It keeps gift giving personal while also supporting a small, locally owned business right here in Downtown Fairhope.

Why Kids Love It

It feels special.

They get their own moment in the store. They get to think about what they truly love. They get to imagine opening those gifts on their big day.  There is something so sweet about watching a child carefully consider what goes into their bucket. It builds excitement in the best way.

Why We Created It

Since 1976, Fantasy Island Toys has been more than just a toy store. We are a place where childhood wonder comes to life.

The Birthday Bucket is about more than making a list. It is about making birthdays intentional. It is about helping families slow down and celebrate well. It is about keeping the magic in the little moments.

In a world of rushed online carts and big box checkouts, this is our way of doing things differently.

More personal.
More thoughtful.
More magical.

How to Start Your Birthday Bucket

There is no appointment needed. Just come in anytime before your child’s birthday and let us know you would like to start a Birthday Bucket. We will take care of the rest.