If you’re going to be celebrating your birthday or someone else’s at Disney World, then you’ll want to do something extra special. This list has all of the top ways to celebrate your birthday in Disney World.
Get A Birthday Button
Birthday buttons are free and a fun way to let everyone know it’s your birthday. You can get them from Guest Services and some of the shops throughout the parks.
Character Dining
Character dining is a bit of a splurge, but it is so special and fun for people of all ages. There are restaurants that do character dining in the theme parks and at the Disney World hotels. Some of the restaurants that do character dining are ‘Ohana, 1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey’s, Topolino Terrace, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and more.
Have A Spa Day
You can treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment at the Disney World hotel spas. They offer massages, facials, and more. You do not have to stay at the hotels to book spa services.
Get A Celebration Cake
Mickey Mouse Celebration Cakes are offered at some of the nicer restaurants. You can add it to your reservation when you make it.
Stay At A Disney World Hotel
Disney World has a lot of really nice hotels that are perfect for a birthday trip. Some of them are Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
In-Room Floral & Gifts
If you’re staying at a Disney hotel you can order from In-Room Floral and Gifts before you go. You can have flowers, balloons, and snack boxes waiting in your room for you when you arrive.
Eat At A Nice Restaurant
Eating at a nice restaurant you’ve never been to makes for a great birthday dinner! Make your reservation ahead of time to ensure you can eat there. Some good ones for celebrating birthdays at are Victoria & Alberts at The Grand Floridian, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Tusker House Restaurant in Animal Kingdom, and Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT.
Dessert Party
A dessert party is a fun way to celebrate and do something out of the ordinary. Magic Kingdom has a dessert party where you go to the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant to eat dessert and have drinks, then you have a private viewing area of the fireworks.
Wear Birthday Minnie Ears
Wearing birthday themed Minnie ears is fun and will let people know it’s your birthday. If Minnie ears aren’t your thing, you can wear a birthday shirt or a birthday hat.
Go To The Water Parks
Disney World has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. If your birthday is on a hot day, then this is a fun way to cool off and have lots of fun.
Go To Disney Springs
Disney Springs is a shopping area, not in the theme parks. There is plenty to do here like start your birthday with a Mickey Mouse latte from Joffrey’s, get baked goods from Gideon’s Bakehouse, watch the fireworks at night, and more.
Do A Tour
Disney World offers a lot of special tours that are a splurge. Some of them are the VIP tour, Behind the Seeds in EPCOT, and Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom will transform your child into a princess or prince. This is available for children ages 3-12. It’s a really cool way to celebrate your child for their birthday.
Tell People It’s Your Birthday
When you eat at restaurants you should tell the Cast Members that it’s your birthday! It’s not for sure, but they might surprise you with a little cupcake or something.
Cabana Rental
Some of the Disney World hotels offer private cabana rentals. If you’re wanting to have a pool day, then this is the perfect way to make your birthday pool day special. You can rent a cabana at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort.